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Urgent and pressing global problems require solutions at scale

Giant Leap invests in companies harnessing technology and innovation to reimagine industries and create transformational change across
climate, health and empowerment & education

CLIMate

Eg. Clean-tech, waste reduction, sustainable agriculture & water use

60,487

Tonnes

CO2-e emissions avoided (over 13,000k cars off road); 353,038 cumulative tonnes

HeALTH

Eg. Aged care, mental health, medical innovation, longevity

$54.9

Million

savings to the healthcare system; $164m cumulative healthcare savings

Empowerment & Education

Eg. Education, social equity, addressing diversity & inclusion challenges

245,580

Employees

impacted by improved workplace policies; 718,124 cumulative employees

SEE FY23 PORTFOLIO IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

Our Portfolio Companies

Practical, skill-specific courses to help create a future-ready workforce

Energy retailer passing through wholesale prices, incentivising use when cheap renewables are generating

Recruitment platform using behavioural science to remove unconscious bias and improve hiring decisions

Alternative proteins company producing nutritionally and functionally equivalent cheese products made from precision fermentation

Telehealth platform enabling doctors to effectively, remotely and securely consult with patients

AI-enabled virtual coach to build resilience and mental health via daily habits

Creates engineered fibres from discarded clothing that can be used to create new garments

Developing technology to turn organic waste into a fully biodegradable, compostable plastic

Australia's first ethical, diversified superannuation portfolio that completely excludes fossil fuels [Exited]

Australia's leading online designer clothing hire destination creating Australia's ultimate endless wardrobe

An organic waste management solution that uses insects to turn food waste into livestock feed

Compostable cling wrap brand producing revolutionary stretch wrap material made from potato waste.

Alternative education pathways for high school leavers that prepares them for in-demand innovation and startup careers

Connecting people living with disability and the elderly with social carers for community connection

Pressure sensing technology to help wheelchair users avoid pressure sores and improve independence

Mobile hypnotherapy programs that help people manage and improve their health, without drugs or diets

Mental health and productivity app to declutter your mind and find focus in the flow of everyday life

A psychology-based online pain management program for fibromyalgia and chronic pain

A music-based platform that improves quality of life for people living with dementia

A platform that uses gamification and behavioural psychology to improve treatment adherence

Australia's largest epilepsy diagnostics service providing home-based video-EEG-ECG monitoring

A carbon-neutral, low-cost, door-to-door parcel delivery platform

A smart building platform that enables building managers to reduce electricity and water consumption

Drone OEM and network operator that serves the healthcare, disaster-relief, and general logistics needs of remote populations.

A carbon footprint assessment, management and reduction tool for SMEs and enterprises

Sustainable toilet paper company that builds toilets for developing countries

Jobs platform helping women find employers who support diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace

Online grocery delivery supporting independent, local businesses and their communities [Exited]

Energy retailer passing through wholesale prices, incentivising use when cheap renewables are generating

Alternative proteins company producing nutritionally and functionally equivalent cheese products made from precision fermentation

Creates engineered fibres from discarded clothing that can be used to create new garments

Developing technology to turn organic waste into a fully biodegradable, compostable plastic

Australia's first ethical, diversified superannuation portfolio that completely excludes fossil fuels [Exited]

Australia's leading online designer clothing hire destination creating Australia's ultimate endless wardrobe

An organic waste management solution that uses insects to turn food waste into livestock feed

Compostable cling wrap brand producing revolutionary stretch wrap material made from potato waste.

A carbon-neutral, low-cost, door-to-door parcel delivery platform

A smart building platform that enables building managers to reduce electricity and water consumption

A carbon footprint assessment, management and reduction tool for SMEs and enterprises

Sustainable toilet paper company that builds toilets for developing countries

Telehealth platform enabling doctors to effectively, remotely and securely consult with patients

AI-enabled virtual coach to build resilience and mental health via daily habits

Connecting people living with disability and the elderly with social carers for community connection

Pressure sensing technology to help wheelchair users avoid pressure sores and improve independence

Mobile hypnotherapy programs that help people manage and improve their health, without drugs or diets

Mental health and productivity app to declutter your mind and find focus in the flow of everyday life

A psychology-based online pain management program for fibromyalgia and chronic pain

A music-based platform that improves quality of life for people living with dementia

A platform that uses gamification and behavioural psychology to improve treatment adherence

Australia's largest epilepsy diagnostics service providing home-based video-EEG-ECG monitoring

Drone OEM and network operator that serves the healthcare, disaster-relief, and general logistics needs of remote populations.

Practical, skill-specific courses to help create a future-ready workforce

Recruitment platform using behavioural science to remove unconscious bias and improve hiring decisions

Alternative education pathways for high school leavers that prepares them for in-demand innovation and startup careers

Jobs platform helping women find employers who support diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace

Online grocery delivery supporting independent, local businesses and their communities [Exited]

Energy retailer passing through wholesale prices, incentivising use when cheap renewables are generating

Alternative proteins company producing nutritionally and functionally equivalent cheese products made from precision fermentation

Creates engineered fibres from discarded clothing that can be used to create new garments

Developing technology to turn organic waste into a fully biodegradable, compostable plastic

Australia's first ethical, diversified superannuation portfolio that completely excludes fossil fuels [Exited]

Australia's leading online designer clothing hire destination creating Australia's ultimate endless wardrobe

An organic waste management solution that uses insects to turn food waste into livestock feed

Compostable cling wrap brand producing revolutionary stretch wrap material made from potato waste.

A carbon-neutral, low-cost, door-to-door parcel delivery platform

A smart building platform that enables building managers to reduce electricity and water consumption

A carbon footprint assessment, management and reduction tool for SMEs and enterprises

Sustainable toilet paper company that builds toilets for developing countries

Telehealth platform enabling doctors to effectively, remotely and securely consult with patients

AI-enabled virtual coach to build resilience and mental health via daily habits

Connecting people living with disability and the elderly with social carers for community connection

Pressure sensing technology to help wheelchair users avoid pressure sores and improve independence

Mobile hypnotherapy programs that help people manage and improve their health, without drugs or diets

Mental health and productivity app to declutter your mind and find focus in the flow of everyday life

A psychology-based online pain management program for fibromyalgia and chronic pain

A music-based platform that improves quality of life for people living with dementia

A platform that uses gamification and behavioural psychology to improve treatment adherence

Australia's largest epilepsy diagnostics service providing home-based video-EEG-ECG monitoring

Drone OEM and network operator that serves the healthcare, disaster-relief, and general logistics needs of remote populations.

Practical, skill-specific courses to help create a future-ready workforce

Recruitment platform using behavioural science to remove unconscious bias and improve hiring decisions

Alternative education pathways for high school leavers that prepares them for in-demand innovation and startup careers

Jobs platform helping women find employers who support diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace

Online grocery delivery supporting independent, local businesses and their communities [Exited]

Our committment to diversity

We're passionate about investing in diverse teams, because diversity of thought and experience leads to the strongest problem solving and best commercial outcomes. We're proud that, as at the end of FY23, 60% of our portfolio companies are women-led businesses and 60% of our investment team are women.

What We Look For

If you’re sending us a pitch deck, here’s a list of things we get excited about.
We also recommend reading this cheat sheet on how to pitch our fund.

painful problem

A painful problem being addressed for the target audience

VALUE CREATED

A compelling solution with a clear value proposition

Measureable impact

The business model will generate measurable positive impact as it scales

LARGE MARKET

A large market opportunity to capture

TRACTION

Proven ability to win paying customers

THE RIGHT TEAM

A skilled team committed to the mission

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