12 SaaS Startups in Australia

January 24, 2023

SaaS startups have become the darling of Venture Capital investors, especially in Australia. Over the past decade, software has proverbially “eaten the world” and SaaS companies have scaled to become unicorn corporations in staggering amounts of time.

In this article, we are examining 12 VC funded SaaS startups in Australia .

CloudOlive

Imagine a world where each software program seamlessly integrated with the others. We are creating the software supply chain.

Company details:
Founders:
Adam Ross, Enrico Tam
Founded:
2020
Based in:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Website:
CloudOlive
Industries:
SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$582,123
Seed
1 June 2021
Total funding:
$685,435
Investors
Antler

Comestri

Award-winning eCommerce software is Comestri. The SaaS platform, which combines PIM (Product Information Management) and OMS (Order Management System) technologies, enables retailers to manage and enrich multiple sources of product information and then use this information across independent sales channels like marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and other online channels like social media, email marketing platforms, order management systems, and dropship.

Company details:
Founders:
Frank Nesci, Greg Woollett
Founded:
2008
Based in:
Epping, New South Wales, Australia
Website:
Comestri
Industries:
E-Commerce, Information Technology, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$11,759,900
Series B
10 May 2021
Total funding:
$15,759,900
Investors
Investec, MA Growth Ventures

Culture Amp

The dilemma that rapidly expanding businesses encounter when their core business develops faster than their employees can adapt led to the founding of Culture Amp as a consequence of the firsthand experiences of its members with this issue. The CultureAmp team has worked in business companies for many years, so they haven't just taken a stroll in your shoes—they've been sprinting in them. They want to grab the chance for a new kind of technology—one that amplifies learning and advances culture rather than impeding it.

Company details:
Founders:
Didier Elzinga, Douglas English, Jon Williams, Rod Hamilton
Founded:
2009
Based in:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Website:
Culture Amp
Industries:
Analytics, Enterprise Software, Human Resources, SaaS
Latest funding:
$100,000,000
Series F
29 July 2021
Total funding:
$257,458,072
Investors
Blackbird Ventures, Sequoia Capital China, Global Founders Capital, Index Ventures, Felicis Ventures

Ento

Ento, which offers a single platform for HR, WFM, and engagement, was created in Australia in 2009. Since then, we have won over 3,000 workplaces in the retail, hospitality, health, and community sectors, rostering more than 30 million shifts for companies with between 10 and 2,000+ employees. Our software is a component of the newest generation of tools for managing the workforce; it is cloud-based, usable from a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, and it is connected with top ATS, POS, and payroll programs to offer a whole package.

Company details:
Founders:
Aulay Macaulay, Brendan Bernard
Founded:
2009
Based in:
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Website:
Ento
Industries:
Human Resources, Internet, SaaS, Scheduling, Software
Latest funding:
$5,000,000
Series B
10 June 2021
Total funding:
$5,894,260
Investors
AirTree Ventures, Perennial Partners

Ignition

Ignition is a client engagement and commerce platform that streamlines client contact and payment for professional services organizations. Ignition is used by companies like accounting and bookkeeping services to help them expand, become more efficient, and develop beneficial customer connections. With Practice Ignition, professionals can quickly engage new and existing customers with a clear scope of work, win new business with stunning digital proposals, and get paid on time by automating payment collection - all in one location. Practice Ignition also integrates with popular applications to operate companies automatically and streamline time-consuming chores like billing and client onboarding.

Company details:
Founders:
Dane Thomas, Guy Pearson
Founded:
2013
Based in:
Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
Website:
Ignition
Industries:
Accounting, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$50,000,000
Series C
17 November 2021
Total funding:
$74,397,726
Investors
CIBC, Tiger Global Management, JMI Equity, Real Ventures, Black Sheep Capital

Kapiche

A B2B SaaS firm called Kapiche has developed an experience intelligence platform to assist customer-centric businesses in comprehending and improving the experiences they provide. The platform is based on their Natural Language Processing technology, which can take tens of thousands of pieces of unseen employee and customer feedback data (both structured and unstructured) and, in minutes, identify the key themes being discussed, how the respondents feel about those themes, and what impact it has on your business. This is done without any prior setup or pre-trained models.

Company details:
Founders:
Kris Rogers, Ryan Stuart
Founded:
2016
Based in:
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Website:
Kapiche
Industries:
Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, SaaS, Text Analytics
Latest funding:
$1,543,400
Seed
30 April 2021
Total funding:
$2,949,963
Investors
Main Sequence Ventures, Sydney Angels, RCL Accelerator, Transition Level Investments, muru-D

LOKE

We provide brick and mortar stores with complete sales transparency, from the first moment of customer interaction to the point of purchase, using simple solutions that boost revenue, boost customer engagement, and boost employee productivity. With the help of a smartphone app with the brand of the merchant, a web site for the merchant, point-of-sale connections, and a secure infrastructure for transaction processing, our offering unifies mobile payments, order ahead, and loyalty. The platform enables any retailer to emulate the achievements of initiatives such as the Starbucks mobile payment app, utilizing the power and reach of mobile to expand their business, but at a fraction of the price and without the need for years of testing and iteration.

Company details:
Founders:
Matthew Khoury, Nicholas Birrell, Tom Booth
Founded:
2012
Based in:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Website:
LOKE
Industries:
Loyalty Programs, Mobile Payments, SaaS, Social Media Marketing
Latest funding:
$3,926,728
Series A
14 April 2021
Total funding:
$4,763,517
Investors
Guinness Ventures, Nightingale Partners

Operata

Operata is a cloud contact center platform for managing the agent and customer experiences. We all adore cloud contact call centers' versatility and strength. However, the advantages create additional complications. Your Agents are now farther away from your customers than ever thanks to technology. and with various network layers, providers, security, software, OS, and other factors. More dependencies, less visibility, and almost no control are present. How do you know what needs work? Operata was created as a result. It is for managers, IT teams supporting them, and contact center employees. Operata gathers high-quality data from each agent for every second of every call, then uses machine learning to continuously analyze it. Smart diagnostics are then used to dynamically move calls, switch channels, or provide agents with in-the-moment solutions, like checking their network connectivity or headset, along with intelligent visuals, reports, notifications, and the data they need to quickly identify and fix problems. It keeps enhancing the standard of living for both your agents and your clients.

Company details:
Founders:
Andy Scott, John Mitchem, Romilly Blackburn
Founded:
2017
Based in:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Website:
Operata
Industries:
Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Electronics, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$1,628,592
Seed
5 August 2021
Total funding:
$1,628,592
Investors
Tidal Ventures, Flying Fox, Black Nova Group

SaasGuru

It's challenging to find the ideal organization to work with. You must ascertain the company's culture, wage scale, and compatibility with your personality before applying. To assist people in finding their ideal employer before beginning their next job, we developed SaasGurus. In order to help you decide where to begin your next chapter, we give information on over 10,000 businesses in the SaaS sector.

Company details:
Founders:
Amit Choudhary
Founded:
2020
Based in:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Website:
SaasGuru
Industries:
Employment, Information Technology, Internet, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$2,673,380
Seed
29 November 2022
Total funding:
$3,767,722
Investors
Antler, Square Peg Capital, Black Nova Group

SafetyCulture

Working teams all around the world are powered by safety culture. Its operations platform, which is mobile-first, makes use of the power of human observation to help organizations find problems and opportunities every day. Its key products, iAuditor and EdApp, are used by more than 65,000 organizations to conduct audits, train staff, report concerns, automate processes, and communicate effectively. Over 600 million inspections are performed annually, 70,000 lessons are taught on average every day, and millions of corrective actions are taken thanks to SafetyCulture, which also gives employees and leaders a voice in advancing quality, efficiency, and safety. According to a recent Forrester report, SafetyCulture's flagship solutions provide clients a 214% return on investment and cost savings of USD $3.6M due to operational improvements. Among the companies that have purchased award-winning products from SafetyCulture include Coles, Commonwealth Bank, Kmart, and United Nations.

Company details:
Founders:
Luke Anear
Founded:
2004
Based in:
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Industries:
Apps, Public Safety, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$73,709,006
Series D
3 May 2021
Total funding:
$223,152,971
Investors
Tiger Global Management, Insight Partners, Blackbird Ventures, Index Ventures, Blackbird Ventures

Servicely

The first native AI-powered service management platform in the market, Servicely was created to support companies in automating operations and expanding their agent workforce. Users may migrate using ITIL-aligned processes in days as opposed to months thanks to extendable features that guarantee there won't be any restrictions on supporting your company demands!

Company details:
Founders:
Dion Williams
Founded:
2020
Based in:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Website:
Servicely
Industries:
Artificial Intelligence, Asset Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Knowledge Management, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$1,200,000
Seed
25 July 2022
Total funding:
$1,950,000
Investors
Charles Osburn

Sinorbis

Sinorbis is a multi-award-winning software firm that helps companies in the fields of education, business-to-business, and technology connect with Asian consumers. The company offers Western businesses the first complete marketing platform in the world to help them establish, monitor, and improve their digital presence in China. Accelerated time to market – create your online presence in a matter of weeks rather than months by skipping the customary administrative red tape. Cost savings: Digital marketing campaigns may be put up and managed for a far less expenditure than in the past. Get a comprehensive perspective of all Chinese digital measures for greater control.

Company details:
Founders:
Allen Qu, Nicolas Chu
Founded:
2016
Based in:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Website:
Sinorbis
Industries:
SaaS, SEO, Software, Web Apps
Latest funding:
$1,981,436
Series A
16 August 2021
Total funding:
$6,950,841
Investors
Jelix Ventures, Executive Channel International

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