Ready to make waves?

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Australia has a healthy and growing startup ecosystem which is overflowing with opportunities and ideas.

But there's a shortage of seed-focused investment and real operational support for companies at this critical stage.

That's why we exist. To supply real advice and tangible support, along with the dollars.

We believe to transform the industries of today we need to invest in the people creating the products of tomorrow

We invest with intent and nurture every seed

It’s not our style to spread the money around to see who gives us the quickest return. We go deep, not broad, making fewer than 10 new investments per year. This lets us put real support behind our investments and give more time to helping our founders succeed.

We’re diligent and strong in our convictions. If we invest, it means we’ve got full confidence in your ability to grow and scale. That’s why we’re not afraid to lead investment rounds, publish investment notes and show off our founders to the world.

We make selective, strategic investments that match our expertise in B2B software, product-led growth and go-to-market strategy. We put our money and energy where we can add the most value.

In your corner from the start

The Tidal team offer a lot more than money.

We bring operational and business expertise to help you with critical firsts - like hiring, product strategy, market readiness and more.

We understand your growing pains and can help with your unique challenges. We'll stay up late with you to sweat the code, get up the next day to strategise expansion, and shepherd you back on track when needed.

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A world of wisdom at your fingertips

We believe in the power of community, which is why we’ve created the Tidal Expert Network #ten to support our founders and build capability.

#ten is our global network of expert technology leaders and executives who have founded and scaled some of the best tech businesses in the world, and been through it all before.

Tidal founders can access #ten for the big steers and the small manoeuvres.

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Our founders say we’re different

It’s easy for us to say that we dig deep to help our founders, but we’d rather let them tell you.

Tidal’s mentorship has been a constant force, helping us with everything from company strategy and capital raising to sales operations and governance.

Tidal led our pre-seed and seed investment and has been critical to our success since. They helped us transition from a management consultancy to a segment-leading B2B software company. Tidal continues to provide the regular strategic advice and workshopping we needed as first-time founders, aimed at growing an EnergyTech unicorn.

It's not about getting the money, it's about finding a partner in your journey. Tidal understood us - they are a founder-led VC firm who live their values.

Resources for founders

Detailed strategic, product and go-to-market guidance for founders. Including playbooks and other practical resources.

Riding the waves of entrepreneurship with Guy Kawasaki and Grant McCarthy

OG technology evangelist Guy Kawasaki joined Tidal Managing Partner and Co-Founder Grant McCarthy to discuss the characteristics of remarkable founders and how to navigate the long and exciting journey of being an entrepreneur.

Investing in the next wave of technology

Are you thinking about Tidal as your lead investor? Well, scroll down as we answer founders’ most frequently asked questions and demystify how we think about investment.

Storytelling through Demos

Demos are a vital part of the feature development process in product-led businesses. They not only show what the team got done that sprint, they're an opportunity to experience a feature or product the way a customer would.

We love the startup and tech community

We couldn’t do what we do without a supportive startup ecosystem around us. VC culture is about leading from behind and shepherding other people’s success.

This community gives a lot to us and we like to give back. That’s why we are:

· Members and active contributors to the Tech Council of Australia
· Signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment

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