TEN13

TEN13 is an innovative Australian venture capital firm that commenced operations in 2019, co-founded by prominent figures Steve Baxter and Stew Glynn. While primarily based out of Fortitude Valley, Queensland, the firm also maintains a team presence in Sydney, catering to a broad reach across Australia and beyond. TEN13 differentiates itself through a unique deal-by-deal investment model, which allows a vast network of sophisticated investors to selectively participate in curated startup opportunities, offering greater flexibility than traditional fund structures. This approach combines the strategic value of a VC with the agility of an angel group, providing a single line item on the cap table supported by a deep and experienced investor network.

The firm's core mission is to fuel ambitious founders of global technology startups from their earliest stages, backing companies from Pre-Seed to Series A and beyond. TEN13's investment philosophy is deeply rooted in a network-based strategy, believing that a strong, interconnected community of founders, operators, and investors significantly enhances the value proposition for portfolio companies by offering not just capital, but also invaluable advice, experience, and access to new opportunities. This hands-on, supportive approach is a cornerstone of their success, aiming to help companies scale effectively and become category leaders in their respective markets.

TEN13 has demonstrated significant growth and impact since its inception. They have deployed over $110 million AUD across more than 50 companies globally, spanning five continents. Key achievements include investments in two 'unicorn' companies, Go1 (an online learning platform) and Chipper Cash (an African mobile money platform), as well as Clipchamp, an online video editing platform that was successfully acquired by Microsoft. More recently, TEN13 secured its first institutional mandate under the Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund, managed by QIC, further solidifying its position within the Australian venture ecosystem.

Leadership at TEN13 includes Co-founder and Executive Chairman Steve Baxter, a veteran entrepreneur known for founding PIPE Networks, and Managing Partner and Co-founder Stew Glynn. The team also features General Partner An Vo, Partner for Investor Relations Sophie Robertson, and Venture Partners such as Joel Pobar, who focuses on AI investments, and Brendan Hill, an experienced angel investor. The firm's commitment to supporting founders is encapsulated in their tagline, "Fuelling Founders," reflecting their dedication to backing exceptional teams with global ambitions.