The Actuator
Overview
The Actuator is an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2018 with its headquarters in Melbourne. It supports MedTech, HealthTech, and BioTech startups through mentorship, industry collaboration, and capital raising support. The program has an associated venture capital fund, The Actuator Medtech VC Fund, which is managed by Artesian Venture Partners and invests in startups from The Actuator's program and the broader ecosystem. The fund targets investments in a diversified portfolio of high-growth potential MedTech startups in Australia.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
medtechactuator.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| VitalTrace | Sep 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| EloCare | Jul 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Symex Labs | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Diag-Nose.io | - | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Quadlytics Inc. | May 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Actuator based?
The Actuator is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
When was The Actuator founded?
Founding year information for The Actuator is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Actuator have?
The Actuator has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Actuator's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include VitalTrace, EloCare, Symex Labs, Diag-Nose.io, Quadlytics Inc..
What was The Actuator's most recent investment shown here?
The Actuator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Symex Labs in 2026.
What sectors does The Actuator focus on?
The Actuator focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does The Actuator focus on?
The Actuator typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Actuator's AUM?
The Actuator's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.