Airtree

The firm operates a pooled-capital venture model. It raises closed-end funds from institutional and other accredited limited partners, then deploys this capital into technology startups across stages, from early seed through growth. Value is created for LPs by sourcing, selecting and supporting high-growth companies, then realising gains via equity exits (trade sales, secondary sales, and IPOs). To strengthen dealflow and portfolio performance, it provides portfolio success support, publishes open company-building resources, and runs education and community initiatives for founders and angel investors. These activities are not sold as standalone products but are used to enhance investment outcomes and the firm’s reputation in the Australia–New Zealand technology ecosystem.

AirTree Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm focused on technology startups in Australia and New Zealand. It manages multiple funds, including a multi-stage Fund V with dedicated seed and growth allocations, and a separate seed pool positioned as one of the largest in the region. The firm also publishes free company-building resources and runs community and education programmes for founders and angel investors.

AirTree generates revenue through standard venture capital economics: management fees on committed capital and carried interest on successful exits. Its direct customers are institutional and accredited limited partners (LPs) that commit capital to its funds; portfolio companies receive investment and support but do not pay fees. Secondary users of its non-capital products include founders, operators, and aspiring angels in the Australia–New Zealand startup ecosystem, who access resources and programmes at no or nominal cost as part of its ecosystem-building strategy.