Top 10 Angel Investors in Adelaide (2025)

Last Updated: August 20, 2025

Total Investments

35

Successful Exits

0

Active Investors

15

Top Investors in Adelaide

Introduction to Adelaide's Investment Ecosystem

Adelaide has emerged as a vibrant ecosystem for startups and angel investors. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the most active and successful angel investors in the Adelaide area, based on their investment history, portfolio performance, and industry expertise.

Introduction to Adelaide's Investment Ecosystem

Adelaide has emerged as a vibrant ecosystem for startups and angel investors. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the most active and successful angel investors in the Adelaide area, based on their investment history, portfolio performance, and industry expertise.

How We Selected Top Adelaide Investors

Our rankings are based on several key factors:

  • Number of investments made
  • Successful exits
  • Industry diversity and expertise
  • Team size and experience
  • Market presence and reputation
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Techstars Adelaide Accelerator

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 13
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries Finance

Background & Investment Philosophy

Techstars Adelaide is our first APAC-based accelerator in Australia.

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Silicon Balls

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 8
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries Venture Capital

Background & Investment Philosophy

Seed VC

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Andre Eikmeier

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 3
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries

Background & Investment Philosophy

Andre Eikmeier is an Entrepreneur, Co-Founder + Joint CEO of Vinomofo, one of AustraliaвАЩs fastest-growing companies and a leader in innovati...

Notable Investments

nourissh
Spaceship
Oddup

Terra Rossa Capital

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 3
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries

Background & Investment Philosophy

Terra Rossa Capital is a venture capital firm focused on life sciences investments in South Australia.

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Playford Capital

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 3
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries

Background & Investment Philosophy

Playford Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early stage companies based in the technology sector.

Simon Hackett

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 2
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries

Background & Investment Philosophy

After graduating from the University of Adelaide, Simon Hackett founded Internode in 1991. Internode grew to become the largest privately he...

Notable Investments

Nano Nouvelle
BlueChilli

James Balzary

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 1
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries

Background & Investment Philosophy

James Balzary - Founder and CEO @ Ailytic

Notable Investments

Ailytic

Gerard Pagliaro

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 1
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries

Background & Investment Philosophy

Gerard Pagliaro - Board Member @ TalkLife

Notable Investments

TalkLife

Jim Johnson

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 1
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries

Background & Investment Philosophy

Jim is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Lateral Concepts Group. Jim is Chairman of Booodl, Director of Carbon Planet Ltd, Chairman o...

Notable Investments

Booodl
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Innovyz

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Investments 0
Exits 0
Team Size 0
Industries Financial Services, Venture Capital, Angel Investment

Background & Investment Philosophy

Innovyz is a 13-week accelerator program.

Key Findings

  • Average investments per investor: 2.3
  • Most active sectors: Venture Capital, Finance, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Angel Investment
  • Success rate (exits/investments): 0.0%

The Future of Adelaide's Investment Scene

The Adelaide angel investment landscape continues to evolve and grow. These top investors have demonstrated consistent success in identifying and supporting promising startups. Whether you're a founder looking for investment or an aspiring angel investor, these individuals represent some of the most knowledgeable and active participants in the Adelaide startup ecosystem.

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