# Exhort Ventures

> Exhort Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm that invests in the most ambitious founders at the earliest stages. Founded by Federico Quaia, the firm runs one of Australia's fastest-growing angel syndicates with 450+ active investors including founders, operators, executives and domain experts.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://exhortventures.com/): Overview of Exhort Ventures, investment thesis, and key statistics.
- [About](https://exhortventures.com/about): Background on the firm, founder Federico Quaia, values and investment approach.
- [Portfolio](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio): Full list of portfolio companies across sectors including AI, FinTech, HealthTech, CleanTech, Cybersecurity, EdTech and more.
- [The Syndicate](https://exhortventures.com/invest): Information about the investor syndicate, how it works, and how to join.
- [Apply for Funding](https://exhortventures.fillout.com/applyforfunding): Application form for founders seeking investment.

## Portfolio Companies

- [Tikpay](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/tikpay): Reinventing the future of transport payments. Sector: FinTech, Payments. Pre-Seed, 2024.
- [Fluency](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/fluency): Automating process documentation for financial services with AI-driven precision. Sector: AI, SaaS, Financial Services. Pre-Seed, 2024.
- [Preve](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/preve): Reinventing the physio journey with AI-powered, outcome-driven care. Sector: HealthTech, AI. Pre-Seed, 2024.
- [Phantm](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/phantm): Powering the shift to circular packaging with the largest plastic data engine in retail. Sector: CleanTech, Sustainability. Seed Bridge, 2023.
- [Infinity Studio](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/infinity-studio): The first end-to-end geotechnical platform transforming how infrastructure projects begin. Sector: GeoTech, SaaS, Infrastructure. Seed, 2023.
- [Keeyu](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/keeyu): AI agents powering the post-purchase operating system for e-commerce brands. Sector: AI, E-commerce, SaaS. Pre-Seed, 2024.
- [Avertro](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/avertro): Next-generation cybersecurity company turning companies' GRC data into actionable intelligence for threat defence. Sector: Cybersecurity, SaaS. Series A, 2025.
- [Teacher's Buddy](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/teachers-buddy): Building the AI-powered co-pilot that automates lesson planning and admin, freeing teachers to focus on teaching. Sector: EdTech, AI. Pre-Seed, 2025.
- [SPEC Toolbox](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/spec-toolbox): Powering the supply chain rails for modern engineering design. Sector: ClimateTech, Construction. Seed, 2025.
- [Contented](https://exhortventures.com/portfolio/contented): AI-powered platform that transforms conversations into content and insights. Sector: AI, SaaS. Seed, 2025.

## Contact

- Email: fed@exhortventures.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exhortventures
- Website: https://exhortventures.com