Frequently Asked Questions
Is Airtree hiring for any internal roles?
Check out our jobs board or keep an eye on our LinkedIn page to see roles in our team as they go live.
Do you have any resources for founders?
We sure do! We’re incredibly passionate about opening up the black box that is venture capital. And for good reason: building a startup is hard, and we want to make it as easy as possible for founders and teams to build and scale. That’s why we have Open Source VC. It’s our hub of resources […]
Where is your office?
We’re based in Surry Hills, Sydney. Our team is always travelling, so reach out to see when we may be wherever you are. And we’re always happy to jump on Zoom.
Do Airtree partners take board seats?
If we’re writing a large cheque and/or leading your round during the early stages, we’ll ask to be involved at the board level. Founders typically want to utilise our experience and track record to help them see around corners and shortcut company-building firsts using our resources, network and expertise. Our impact is never limited to […]
Is it ever too late for Airtree to invest?
Not at all. We love to back founders right from the start, but we partner with startups across their funding journey.
Are there any sectors you won’t invest in?
Tobacco, drugs, alcohol, porn, gambling or weapons aren’t for us.
Do you always need to be the lead on a new investment?
We’re happy to co-invest with other great funds who can bring value to the table and have a strong track record of doing so. In keeping with our Diversity Pledge , we commit to bringing at least one investor from an underrepresented group onto the cap table for every investment we lead, provided the founder […]
What qualities do you look for in a founding team?
First and foremost, we focus on backing exceptional people going after world-changing market opportunities. We invest in strengths, not the absence of weaknesses. We love meeting founders with: Then, we look at the problem you’re solving: Lastly, have you thought about what your unfair advantage is ? This is what separates a good business from […]
What sectors does Airtree invest in?
We invest across sectors–check out our portfolio page to see all the different kinds of problems our founders are solving.
Do you target a certain ownership stake in the business?
That’s easy! Share your details with us You can also connect with our investors on their socials linked on their
How do I get in touch when I’m fundraising?
That’s easy! Share your details with us You can also connect with our investors on their socials linked on their
How do I get in touch when I’m fundraising?
We love to meet founders as early as possible. Our cheque is often the first one a founder takes for their startup. If you’re confident about the problem you want to tackle, how you want to solve it and you have an early MVP that a few people are using and love, that’s the perfect […]
How early does Airtree invest?
We love to meet founders as early as possible. Our cheque is often the first one a founder takes for their startup. If you’re confident about the problem you want to tackle, how you want to solve it and you have an early MVP that a few people are using and love, that’s the perfect […]
Does Airtree invest in companies located outside of Australia or New Zealand?
Partnering with Aussie and Kiwi founders is where we can add the most value, whether that’s helping you hire your team, connecting you with other founders or giving you access to experts for advice. But perhaps you’re an Aussie living abroad? Or your co-founder is Kiwi. If you have an antipodean connection, it’s worth us […]
