Investment Portfolio

We have deep domain experience and invest across multiple areas including media & streaming, ecommerce, analytics, research, identity and personal data.

  • Media & Streaming Inkl

    Inkl is a global news platform that offers a unique, clutter-free news experience, providing access to quality journalism from leading publishers worldwide.

    2023
  • Research & Analytics Narratiive

    Narratiive was a firm specialised in digital audience measurement, website analytics, and data mining, enabling businesses to comprehend and engage with their target audience efficiently.

    2016
  • Media & Streaming Gyde

    Gyde provided an API of video-on-demand streaming availability for every movie and TV show in existence, licensing this to organisations like Screen Australia and Village Roadshow to enhance their consumer experience.

    2013
  • Research & Analytics Effective Measure

    Effective Measure pioneered transparency in the online advertising markets of the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia by offering audience measurement and profiling solutions.

    2008
  • E-Commerce Gate13

    Gate13 was an early leader in the software-as-a-service ecommerce provider space in Australia, and was acquired by Australia Post in 2007.

    2002
  • Identity & Data LapBase

    LapBase is a digital health platform providing robust solutions for the management and tracking of bariatric surgery patients.

Investment Thesis

Vanaheim Investments backs early-stage and growth companies at the convergence of data intelligence, privacy infrastructure, and media technology. We believe the most durable businesses of the next decade will be built on genuine respect for user privacy, defensible data assets, and exceptional product thinking.

We are not passive capital. Every investment comes with hands-on strategic support from the Vanaheim Partners advisory practice.

Privacy-First

Companies that treat privacy as a product feature — not a compliance burden — will earn durable user trust and competitive moats that regulation cannot erode.

Genuine Innovation

We look for founders solving problems that genuinely haven't been solved, not incremental improvements to existing categories. New-to-world capabilities attract our attention.

Defensible Data

Proprietary data sets, unique data flywheels, and network effects built on data are among the most durable competitive advantages available to technology companies.

Strong Teams

Exceptional founders with domain expertise and the resilience to navigate ambiguity. We back people as much as we back ideas.

What We Look For

Focus Areas Media & Streaming, Research & Analytics, Identity & Data
Stage Early-stage to growth (Pre-Seed through Series A)
Geography Australia-first, global outlook
Cheque Size $100K–$500K, with follow-on capacity
Lead / Follow Comfortable in both roles; prefer meaningful ownership

Pitch to Vanaheim

We review all inbound pitches. The best way to reach us is via our contact form — include a brief summary of your company, current traction, and the specific problem you're solving.

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