Folklore Ventures
Overview
Folklore Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm that invests in early-stage software and advanced technology startups in Australia and New Zealand . They back frontier-minded founders who want to make a difference on a global scale . Folklore aims to be a long-term partner to founders, providing support from the initial investment onwards .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auror | Nov 2024 | Series C | Co-investor |
| HappyCo | Mar 2018 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Arkeus | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Kry10 | Jan 2024 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Mentorloop | Jun 2021 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Albert Bielinko
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Folklore Ventures based?
Folklore Ventures is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
When was Folklore Ventures founded?
Folklore Ventures was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does Folklore Ventures have?
Folklore Ventures has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Folklore Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Auror, HappyCo, Arkeus, Kry10, Mentorloop.
What was Folklore Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Folklore Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Arkeus in 2026.
What sectors does Folklore Ventures focus on?
Folklore Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Folklore Ventures focus on?
Folklore Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Folklore Ventures's AUM?
Folklore Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.