Hunter Angels have quarterly funding rounds, if you’ve missed the most recent application deadline your application will be considered in the next round.
For Founders
Looking for investment? Hunter Angels provides capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance to help your company thrive.
What We Look For
We invest in companies that demonstrate strong potential, diverse leadership, and clear paths to sustainable growth
Early-Stage Companies
Seed to Series A stage companies with proven traction and clear growth trajectoryDiverse Leadership
Teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, driving innovation and inclusive growthClear Monetisation
Proven business models with clear paths to revenue generation and profitabilityRegional Connection
Companies based in or with strong ties to the Hunter region and adjoining areasWhat We Offer
Our Investment Criteria
Our thesis is built on identifying the disruptors: we back innovative startups in technology, healthcare, and cleantech that offer both strong financial returns and positive social impact.
1. Proven Traction
We look for companies that have already demonstrated early traction, such as generating revenue or acquiring customers, as a sign of product-market fit.2. Investment Size
Angel investment round is typically small and the first external investment in a startup. We then offer follow-on funding to successful portfolio companies.We typically invest in starts-ups seeking between $50k – $500k initial capital and can support follow up rounds for successful start-ups.3. Valuation
Pre-money valuation of up to $5 million4. Market potential
Businesses that are targeting growth markets with limited competition with high barriers to entry that is not easy to replicate. We invest in companies that have found a unique and meaningful way to differentiate themselves in the marketplace.We focus on investing in companies operating in high-growth industries such as technology, healthcare, and cleantech, which have the potential to generate substantial returns.5. Strong Founding Teams
We prioritise investing in companies with strong founding teams that possess the passion, drive, and expertise necessary to execute their vision and achieve success.6. Early-Stage Investment
We focus on investing in early-stage companies, typically in seed or Series A rounds, to capture meaningful ownership at a reasonable valuation7. Geographic Focus
We focus on investing in companies based in the Hunter Region but will consider investing in other regions in Australia and internationally.8. Exit Strategy
We expect companies to have a clear exit strategy in place with the goal of achieving at least a 10x return on our investment within 5-10 years.Application Deadlines
The funding round dates are as follows:
Autumn Funding Round
Application Deadline: Second Friday of FebruaryPitch Event: Third Tuesday of MarchWinter Funding Round
Application Deadline: Third Friday of MayPitch Event: Third Tuesday of JuneSpring Funding Round
Application Deadline: Second Friday of AugustPitch Event: Third Wednesday of SeptemberSummer Funding Round
Application Deadline: Second Friday of NovemberPitch Event: Third Tuesday of DecemberApply for Investment
Complete this initial screening form. We’ll review your application and contact you about next steps.