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Galileo Ventures

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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Sector
Venture capital (pre-seed AI, robotics, deep tech)
Business model
Venture fund
Founders
James Alexander, Hugh Stephens
Headquarters
Sydney (also Melbourne, San Francisco)
Offices
Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco
Markets
Australia

Sources: galileo.ventures, galileo.ventures, fundmomentum.vc

1person interviewed
4episodes across 2 shows
2mentions in other conversations

The team on Day One

James Alexander Managing Partner, Galileo Ventures “It's a complete myth that government has no involvement in helping create markets. It absolutely does.” 4 episodes →

Hear from the team

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19 December 2022 · Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 1 James Alexander
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19 December 2022 · Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 3 James Alexander
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19 December 2022 · Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 4 James Alexander
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24 March 2022 · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series James Alexander shares his thoughts on Governments’ roles in startups James Alexander

Milestones

  1. 2020 Founded by James Alexander and Hugh Stephens galileo.ventures
  2. Oct 2020 Launched $10M fund and growth accelerator innovationaus.com

What others say about Galileo Ventures

Moments from other conversations on the network where Galileo Ventures comes up.

And also Galileo Ventures, which is a new emerging seed fund managed by Hugh and James. And we just loved the work they were doing.”
Judy Anderson-FirthGroup CEO, Euphemia First Cheque · Building a Network-Powered Family Office… · 7:19 ▶
different stages of the process, like Galileo Ventures, and seeing what they're doing to bring those university ideas out into the real world.”
Jodie FoxCo-founder & Chief Creative Officer, Shoes of Prey The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · Jodie Fox highlights the contrasts betwe… · 8:36 ▶

In the news

Portfolio on Day One

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