Kerri Sinclair

Investment Committee Member

2022 - Current

Co:Act Capital. Collaboration. Capital. Action. We are passionate about Australian innovation and technology. We are focused on supporting early-stage companies, helping to build effective organisations, driving strategy, mobilising capital, and utilising networks to deliver revenue and profitable growth. Our experience includes founding start-ups that have grown into ASX listed companies, leading venture investment funds, managing significant Australian family offices, and leading established Australian businesses. We seek to provide innovative Australian start-up companies with more than capital and experience. We deliver an extensive network that provides those companies with a vast range of experience across multiple sectors and stages of development to mobilise capital, source talent, and develop and promote their technology, innovation, product, or service. Website http://www.coact.vc

Chair, Editorial Board

2022

AutomatedBuildings.com is has been the independent, community driven online magazine for the BAS industry since 1999. On its 25th anniversary, and with over 60,000 followers, an Editoral Board was put in place by its founder, Ken Sinclair, to ensure it continues its important place in the industry for the next 25 years. I am proud to be a part of ensuring AutomatedBuildings.com remains a clear, independent voice for those who have to understand the technology and changes ahead, as we build smarter buildings, to augment smarter cities.

Non Executive Director

2021

One of Australia's leading technology companies in additive manufacturing, providing the only expeditionary capability to print metal parts in the world.

Non Executive Chair, SBE Australia

2012

Springboard is a community of innovators, influencers and investors that help women entrepreneurs build technology-focused companies. Since 2000, Springboard Enterprises has helped almost 700 women-led companies around the world grow by leveraging our global peer network of experts who’ve “been there, built that.” Springboard Enterprises Australia Accelerator Program was launched in Australia in 2013 and has conducted 5 Bootcamp programs, for 48 high growth, women-led companies around Australia. The program is supported by both the US and Australian expert networks, including alumnae, our dedicated Australian board, a National Advisory board of key business influencers, and a nationwide network of corporate and government leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and investors. SBE Australia’s impact and success is evident in the impressive statistics of success – over $180M raised by these companies, 3 have exited / IPO'd and 90% are still in business, with over ⅓ establishing a US office post-Springboard.

Investment Committee Member

2021

LaunchVic’s Alice Anderson Fund is an Angel sidecar fund set to unlock up to $40 million for women founders. The fund is named in honour of Alice Anderson, a pioneering mechanic and entrepreneur who founded Australia’s first all-women motor garage in Kew in 1919. Alice built a thriving business in a newly emerging industry and her legacy will continue as the fund co-invests in up to 60 women-led businesses over the next three years. Learn more about Alice’s story, and how you can get involved as an local or international investor below.

Advisory Board Member

2021

Invest Victoria is the State Government of Victoria's investment attraction agency, fostering long-term economic prosperity by enabling business opportunities and job creation for Victoria.

Non Executive Director

2021

Australia’s first water-responsible beauty brand -- now in Mecca and online. https://www.mecca.com.au/conserving-beauty/ Dissolving wipes and face masks and only use the good stuff (not 70% water like other brands). .

Non Executive Director

2017

AgriDigital software solutions simplify commodity management, revolutionise supply chain finance, and bring traceability to your agribusiness

Portfolio Manager

2020 - 2023

My role as Portfolio Manager after transitioning from the Chief Investment Officer role was to return the fund invested. As at December 2023 I had exited the last material investment in the portfolio. The last investmetn was returned with 100% ROIC plus a further 80% ROIC in a challenging market.

Chief Investment Officer: Technology and Innovation

2016 - 2020

Non Executive Director

2018 - 2023

Versent was bought 100% by Telstra Purple in late 2023. As the lead investor in Versent in 2018, this was the natural ending of my relationship with Versent. However it did not diminish my belief in Versent's mission and devotion to its customers as an Australian-born technology company, focused on architecting, building & operating cloud native applications, data streams, platforms and services. Versent brings mastery back to technology, and Telstra brings Australia to mastery. Win. Win.