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Invest alongside me.

I'm exploring several investment vehicles. If any of these interest you, leave your details below and I'll reach out when there's something to share.

300+
Startups backed
$4.5B
Portfolio value
Top 5%
Global fund returns
2x
Founder, both acquired

Track record from Michael Batko's 8 years as CEO of Startmate, Australia's most active accelerator.

OPPORTUNITIES

Five ways to invest with me

Syndicate - Follow my deals

Invest alongside me, deal by deal. When I find a startup worth backing, you get the chance to co-invest on the same terms I do. You pick the deals that excite you - no commitment on the rest.

$915K committed

Join Batko Ventures Syndicate

Company Investment - Starting my next company

If I start my next company, would you want to invest in it directly? When I launch a new venture, people on this list get first access to participate in the founding round.

$765K committed

VC Fund - My own fund

If I raise a venture fund, would you want in? After 8 years backing 300+ startups with top 5% returns, I'm exploring raising a dedicated fund. Register your interest to be first in line.

$500K committed

ETA Fund - Me acquiring a business

If I find a business worth acquiring, would you want to invest alongside me? Entrepreneurs Through Acquisition - buying profitable businesses with strong fundamentals and growing them together.

$640K committed

Secondaries Fund - Buy existing shares

A fund to buy secondary shares - employee ESOP, early investor stakes, or positions from other VCs. Access proven companies at a discount without waiting for a new round.

$395K committed

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

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No commitment. I'll reach out when there's something concrete to discuss.

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