Tuoya Lougheed

Traits is a player profiling platform that enables decision-makers in sport to harness the value of analytics by translating complex performance data into powerful and meaningful insights.

Were changing the laws of physics of wireless deployment and operations.

Scalare Partners Holdings Limited (ASX: SCP, www.scalarepartners.com) exists to empower visionary technology founders to transform their ideas into the great businesses of tomorrow. As a dynamic force in the tech startup landscape, we offer a range of products and services to support all founders as they scale their early-stage businesses. We are deeply involved in the broader technology ecosystem, driving change through impactful initiatives such as the Tech Ready Women and the Australian Technologies Competition, where we partner with government and corporates to support and promote the most promising technology businesses and founders. Our focus extends to working with female and culturally diverse founders, addressing the unique challenges they encounter in fundraising and scaling their businesses. This engagement not only enriches the tech landscape but also creates lucrative revenue and investment opportunities for Scalare Partners. At the heart of our business model is the provision of products and services and expert advice tailored to the specific needs of early-stage businesses. We also provide direct investment into selected outstanding businesses and with a current emphasis on the Australian and USA technology sectors, we are building a portfolio spanning across diverse geographies, including Australia, USA, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, and Europe. Scalare Partners is not just an investor; we are architects of growth, collaborators in innovation, and catalysts for positive change in the technology landscape.

Founded in 2018 by award-winning biomedical engineer, scientist and business builder, Mark Kendall, WearOptimo is a global leader in the field of microwearable technology. With a vision to shift the focus of healthcare to early identification and intervention, WearOptimo’s sensors track real-time data from the body’s biomarkers to detect conditions ranging from dehydration to heart attacks. Clinical trials of its first sensor have commenced in 2023. WearOptimo has strategic and investment support from the Australian National University and federal and state governments, with a further strategic and investment partnership with Aspen Medical.

Silicon Catalyst Angels was spawned from Silicon Catalyst, the world’s only incubator focused exclusively on accelerating solutions in silicon. Silicon Catalyst, named UBM/Canon’s Startup Company of the Year, is now in its fifth year of operations and has engaged with over 300 startups. www.sicatalyst.com What makes Silicon Catalyst Angels unique is not only our visibility into an exclusive deal flow pipeline, but our membership of accredited investors is comprised of seasoned semiconductor veterans who bring with them a wealth of knowledge along with their ability to invest. Driven by passion and a desire to ‘give back’, our members understand the hardware space thanks to a lifetime of engagement in the industry. When you couple our members enthusiasm, knowledge, and broad network of connections with companies that have been vetted and admitted to Silicon Catalyst, you have a formula that is to date, non existent within the investment community.

Multimodal AI and the best performing AI wearables to empower and connect people.

For Automotive OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers, Owl AI designs, develops and sells 3D High Definition Thermal Night Vision sensor and camera solutions.

Traits is a player profiling platform that enables decision-makers in sport to harness the value of analytics by translating complex performance data into powerful and meaningful insights.

Were changing the laws of physics of wireless deployment and operations.

8-Bit Capital invests in startups that connect people and businesses in new ways

Venezia FC unites sport, culture, and entertainment, in symbiosis with Venice and its history. Founded in 1907 and redefined in the modern era, VFC channels the spirit of the lagoon through identity-driven football, sporting integrity, and a distinctive aesthetic. The club’s mission blends competitive ambition with a commitment to heritage, civic values, and bold design. As the official football club of Venice, VFC competes across mens, womens, and youth categories, offering a sporting experience that reflects the city’s uniqueness—resilient, multicultural, and visionary. Every match is a performance, shaped by a deep connection to place, history, and community. Owned by Venezia FC SpA, the club operates within a long-term strategy of sustainable growth and brand equity development. Sporting success is pursued in tandem with cultural engagement and sound financial governance. The objective is to compete in top-flight series with both first teams, supported by a revitalized youth system, a new stadium, and operations aligned with the standards of major international clubs. VFC represents a powerful platform for partners, investors, and fans seeking more than just football. Its value proposition combines tangible assets—infrastructure, merchandise, media rights—with intangible ones: emotional identity, symbolic capital, and the global appeal of Venice. A club where sport, city, and history converge into a single, enduring idea - parts of something greater.

Hack VC is a thesis-driven venture capital firm. We partner at the earliest stages with founders building the future of the Internet across crypto, AI, and other frontier technologies.