Kerri Lee Sinclair

Cog Systems, a cyber security company. Cog built and enabled the world's most secure connected devices, provided advanced operating system and platform development products and services for smart, connected and IoT devices. Our founding staff developed the OKL4 Microvisor at Open Kernel Labs (acquired by General Dynamics C4 Systems) and have each more than decade of specialist experience in the field, including managing projects from concept through to design, implementation and deployment. Cog software has been deployed in several billion devices worldwide. Cog's mission is to redefine the design and development of embedded systems and in the process help our customers to deliver more reliable and secure systems, faster.

EVA Invests is one of the only Australian VC funds focused exclusively on women founders at late Seed and Series A. We invest at the inflection point, when early traction becomes scalable opportunity. Our edge? We detect signal others miss, then build the systems to scale it. We’re not just picking winners - we’re architecting outcomes. - Focus: Women-founded startups with clear product traction and deep market insight - Stage: Late Seed / Series A - Strategy: Ecosystem-led support - combining capital, talent, M&A insight, and operational design to accelerate scale and exit readiness - Structure: Active minority positions, blending the conviction of venture with the discipline of private equity Our model delivers returns that resonate, commercially and with lasting impact. We convert early clarity into long-term value for investors, founders, and the broader economy. Where signal meets strategy. Where capital meets conviction. This is EVA.

Invest Victoria is the State Government of Victorias investment attraction agency, fostering long-term economic prosperity by enabling business opportunities and job creation for Victoria. At Invest Victoria, we take an all-inclusive view of our client’s investment objectives, working directly and proactively with them to bridge the gap between investor and the Victorian market. Invest Victoria understands first-hand how doing business within the Australian market can differ vastly from doing business in an investor’s homeland – or indeed other parts of the world. There is uncertainty and risk, and it can be overwhelming trying to navigate Australia’s complex industries and intricate regulatory system. Our insight is key in enabling our clients to make faster and smarter decisions to enhance investor success. We also work hard to ensure the Victorian business environment is conducive to the types of investment that our state needs. With deep connections into government and industry, and backed by a dynamic and market-savvy investment team, Invest Victoria is well equipped to provide our clients with the know-how to make the most of local opportunities – linking them in with the right people and fast tracking their establishment into the market.

Were a privately held investment group with a 100-year vision for growth.

Cog Systems, a cyber security company. Cog built and enabled the world's most secure connected devices, provided advanced operating system and platform development products and services for smart, connected and IoT devices. Our founding staff developed the OKL4 Microvisor at Open Kernel Labs (acquired by General Dynamics C4 Systems) and have each more than decade of specialist experience in the field, including managing projects from concept through to design, implementation and deployment. Cog software has been deployed in several billion devices worldwide. Cog's mission is to redefine the design and development of embedded systems and in the process help our customers to deliver more reliable and secure systems, faster.