Main Sequence
Overview
Main Sequence is an Australian deep tech investment fund founded by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO. It invests in spinouts, startups, and SMEs connected to Australia's publicly funded R&D sector, aiming to solve global challenges across health, food, space, transport, security, and decarbonisation. The firm invests from seed to Series B and employs a 'Venture Science' model, working closely with scientists and researchers to build companies from scratch.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Navigation | Nov 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Gilmour Space | Feb 2024 | Series D | Co-investor |
| v2food | Aug 2021 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| Morse Micro | Sep 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Arkeus | Mar 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
Phil Morle
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Main Sequence based?
Main Sequence is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
When was Main Sequence founded?
Main Sequence was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does Main Sequence have?
Main Sequence has 26 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Main Sequence's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Advanced Navigation, Gilmour Space, v2food, Morse Micro, Arkeus.
What was Main Sequence's most recent investment shown here?
Main Sequence's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Morse Micro in 2025.
What sectors does Main Sequence focus on?
Main Sequence focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Main Sequence focus on?
Main Sequence typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Main Sequence's AUM?
Main Sequence's assets under management are estimated between $683.4M and $683.4M.