Galileo Ventures is a pre-seed to seed venture capital firm based in Australia. They focus on investing in emerging founders who are building new technology for global markets. The firm typically invests between $200,000 to $500,000 and is known for backing first-time founders. Galileo Ventures is industry-agnostic, investing across sectors including AI, software, hardware, and deeptech. They provide hands-on operational support to help startups grow and secure follow-on funding. The firm prides itself on being accessible, offering personalized feedback to applicants without requiring introductions or cut-off dates.
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James Alexander
Co-founder and Partner
James Alexander is a prominent venture capitalist and entrepreneur based in Sydney, Australia. He is the Co-founder and Partner at Galileo Ventures, a leading pre-seed to seed venture capital firm that supports emerging founders targeting billion-dollar markets. With over 20 investments in his portfolio, James has backed innovative companies such as Relevance AI, Build AI, Tixel, Lumi Interactive, and many others.James has a rich history of supporting startups, having co-founded the INCUBATE Startup Program at the University of Sydney, which has helped over 200 startups launch. His experience extends to roles as a lecturer in Technology Venture Creation at the University of Sydney and as a technology consultant and software engineer at companies like Deloitte and Atlassian.James holds a Bachelor of Computer Science & Technology (Honours) from the University of Sydney, where he was recognized with several awards, including the Microsoft Asia Pacific Prize for a Major Software Development Project. He is passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly among first-time entrepreneurs, and is committed to providing the capital and support they need to succeed.
