OIF

OIF Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Double Bay, Sydney, Australia, established in 2016. The firm dedicates itself to identifying and partnering with exceptional founders who are building high-growth, disruptive technology companies in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region. With a clear mission to unleash the power of founders, OIF Ventures provides more than just capital, offering unwavering support, strategic guidance, operational assistance, and access to a robust network of industry contacts to help their portfolio companies scale and achieve global success. The firm's approach is deeply rooted in a founder-centric philosophy, embodying a hands-on involvement from inception to beyond IPO. This commitment is guided by their 'three F's' philosophy: Founders, Fund, and Fun, ensuring a collaborative and supportive partnership.

Distinguishing itself in the competitive venture capital landscape, OIF Ventures leverages a team of experienced investors who are also founders and operators themselves. This collective experience allows for a profound understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, enabling them to offer practical, in-the-weeds support. Their investment strategy is broadly sector and technology agnostic, although they seek businesses in large markets with a competitive advantage and strong market tailwinds. OIF Ventures evaluates opportunities through its '5 T's for investment' framework, with a primary emphasis on the 'Team,' prioritising founders who demonstrate strong leadership qualities, vast domain expertise, and an authentic passion for solving real-world problems.

Over the years, OIF Ventures has amassed significant achievements, managing over $500 million in assets under management (AUM) across its various funds. Their portfolio has collectively generated over $1 billion in combined value, underscoring their successful investment thesis. Notable milestones include nurturing Go1 to unicorn status and achieving successful exits with companies like Instaclustr, which was acquired for over $500 million, and XM Cyber, acquired for $700 million. The firm's leadership includes founding partners Geoff Levy AO, David Shein, and Jerry Stesel, who bring extensive backgrounds in law, technology, and investment banking. David Shein, in particular, is recognised for founding Australia's first tech unicorn, Com Tech Communications. OIF Ventures continues to be a pivotal force in the Australian and New Zealand tech ecosystem, actively seeking to amplify the ambitions of the next generation of technology leaders.