25Fifteen

Accelerator

25Fifteen is a startup studio founded by successful tech entrepreneurs and industry veterans. The company focuses on building valuable businesses by leveraging their execution experience, capital, and relationships. They immerse themselves deeply in projects, often starting from Day 0, and sometimes co-found projects with like-minded individuals and organizations.Their approach involves identifying opportunities, building products with known demand, and collaborating with entrepreneurs to create companies. They fund the initial stages of projects internally and raise external capital as they grow, focusing on creating companies of value.25Fifteen has a portfolio of both exited and active projects, including companies like GoCatch, Flamingo, Tinybeans, and Sneaking Duck. The studio is led by Luke Carruthers and Kim Heras, supported by a team of experienced developers, designers, and marketers. They also have a community called the Alpha Team for early testing and launches of new products.

Team

Kim Heras

Partner

Kim Heras is a prominent figure in the Australian startup ecosystem, currently serving as a Partner at 25Fifteen, a startup studio that builds businesses of value. Based in the Greater Sydney Area, Kim has been instrumental in fostering tech entrepreneurship and innovation. He is also the CEO of Evenly, a company focused on a new approach to SME credit risk. Kim has played significant roles in various organizations, including being a Committee Member of the ASIC Digital Finance Advisory Panel, Founder of the Sydney FinTech Startup Meetup, and Co-Founder of TechSydney. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Master of Commerce from the University of Sydney. Kim's extensive experience and leadership have made him a key player in shaping Sydney's tech ecosystem.