Gravel Road Ventures

Gravel Road Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies. Their mission is to find and encourage individuals who can make a positive difference by bringing together talented people to solve complex problems using technology. They are particularly passionate about addressing environmental challenges and climate change through innovative solutions.

The firm focuses on sectors such as construction technology, cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), and enterprise SaaS. They invest in seed and early-stage companies, providing capital and support to help them achieve growth milestones. Their geographical focus is primarily on Australia, aiming to foster innovation within the country's technology sector.

Gravel Road Ventures was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria. The firm is led by Rob Phillpot, a co-founder of Aconex, a Melbourne-based construction-tech company that was sold to Oracle for $1.6 billion in 2018. Rob's experience in the construction technology sector has been instrumental in shaping the firm's investment strategy and focus areas.