Firms

Galileo Ventures

Galileo Ventures

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Galileo Ventures is an Australian pre-seed and seed venture capital firm that backs emerging founders developing AI software, robotics, hardware and deep technology for global markets. It often provides the first institutional cheque and supports companies through product development, commercialisation, recruitment and further fundraising. Its partners operate from Sydney, Melbourne and San Francisco, connecting Australian technical founders with US customers and investors. Founded in 2020 by James Alexander and Hugh Stephens, it has backed companies including Relevance AI, Andromeda Robotics, Kite Magnetics and brain-computer interface developer Fluent BCI. Its second fund adds follow-on reserves while retaining the focus on early technical teams.

Founded
2020
Type
Venture capital

Funds1

  • Galileo Ventures Fund II ExpansionA$15M

    Second closed-end early-stage fund, announced at first close, backing emerging founders at pre-seed and seed across AI, robotics, software, hardware and deep tech primarily in Australia and the Bay Area. The manager confirms a first close and limited partner Artesian confirms AUD15 million raised toward an AUD30 million target; the target is not raised capital. The ten-year vehicle reserves follow-on capital and connects Australian companies to US customers and investors. Fluent BCI is a named first Fund II investment.

Team

Operations and support

Hugh StephensCo-Founder & General Partner
James AlexanderCo-Founder & Managing Partner
Julia FrenchPartner

Co-investing

No co-investors on record yet.

Investments

No investment rounds on record yet.