Sydney’s startup scene continues to grow — and it's not just the big names making moves. From AI-powered platforms and digital healthcare to modern insurance and pet wellness, these companies are building fast and raising serious capital.
This list highlights 18 Sydney-based startups and tech companies doing interesting work right now. Some are well-funded scaleups, others are just getting started — but all are worth knowing if you’re:
exploring tech job opportunities,
keeping tabs on Australia’s innovation landscape,
or simply curious about what’s being built in your backyard.
You can also browse similar companies across Australia and NZ on the Company Brew directory.
Lorikeet
An AI-powered customer support platform using intelligent agents to resolve complex tickets with high accuracy.
Raised: A$21 million
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Safewill
An estate planning platform digitising how Australians create wills and manage end-of-life planning.
Raised: A$25 million
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Honey Insurance
Smart home insurtech providing home and contents coverage with complimentary smart sensors to help monitor risks and reduce premiums.
Raised: A$120+ million
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Mary Technology
An AI platform that transforms thousands of documents into detailed legal chronologies in under 15 minutes.
Raised: A$2.7 million
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FELLR
A modern drinks brand known for its seltzers and growing range of ready-to-drink products.
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Relevance AI
Lets teams build and deploy AI agents and workflows without writing code.
Raised: US$40+ million
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Lyka
Pet wellness startup offering fresh dog food tailored to individual dietary needs.
Raised: A$50+ million
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Haast
Uses AI to automate compliance processes in legal, marketing, and content workflows.
Raised: A$6 million
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Carma
Online used car retailer offering financing, delivery, and a digital-first buying experience.
Raised: A$100+ million
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Liveheats
Software for action sports competitions — surf, skate, BMX, snow — enabling real-time scoring and event management.
Raised: A$1.3 million
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Heatseeker
An AI-powered market-testing platform helping businesses validate ideas and messaging through social media experiments.
Raised: A$2.3 million
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Thanks
Retail media platform that delivers post-purchase brand offers in a frictionless, value-first experience.
Raised: A$4.1 million
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Brainfish
AI-powered knowledge bases that improve customer support with faster, smarter answers.
Raised: A$3.85 million
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Sonder
A 24/7 workplace wellbeing platform combining medical, safety, and mental health support.
Raised: A$100+ million
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Flagship
AI-powered visual merchandising and inventory insights platform helping retailers optimise in-store experiences.
Raised: A$8 million
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Ofload
Digital freight platform modernising Australia’s trucking industry with tech-powered logistics.
Raised: A$100+ million
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ClickView
Video learning platform used in thousands of Australian schools.
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Updoc
Provides 24/7 on-demand access to healthcare through AHPRA-registered Partner Practitioners.
Raised: A$20 million
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This is just a snapshot of what’s happening in Sydney’s startup ecosystem. Whether you’re job hunting, networking, or exploring what’s next, there are plenty more companies worth discovering.
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