Investments & Venture Studio Services 

Pollinatr is a venture partner that helps founders and investors turn potential into performance. We work with ventures from early stage through to scale-up, either by investing directly or by providing hands-on consulting and strategic support through our Venture Studio Services.

Our model goes beyond capital. We surround founders with the right people — our executive team, Investment Committee, Advisory Board, and governance expertise — to sharpen strategy, secure customers, raise capital, and make the critical decisions that drive growth.

For investors and funds, Pollinatr provides the guardrails around portfolio companies. We professionalise founders, reduce risk, and increase the likelihood of successful outcomes by combining deep operational experience with access to global networks in the USA, UAE, and beyond.

At our core, Pollinatr exists to build stronger ventures — ventures that are fundable, scalable, and positioned for long-term success.

Pollinatr partners with founders who are building ventures with the potential to scale — whether at the early stage or during a critical growth phase. We look for:

1. Have High Growth Potential: Businesses with scalable models that demonstrate strong potential for significant growth and impact.

2. Innovative and Unique Offerings: Companies offering unique products or services that address unmet market needs or provide innovative solutions.

3. Strong Commercial Proposition: Founders or teams developing a product or service with a robust commercial proposition and a clear plan for achieving commercialization.

4. Clear Articulation of Purpose: Applicants must clearly articulate their company purpose, the problem they are seeking to solve, and their proposed solution.

5. Commitment to Success: Entrepreneurs who are dedicated, resilient, and willing to put in the effort required to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

6. Coachability and Drive: We value driven yet coachable founders who are focused on solving meaningful problems and are open to guidance and mentorship.

7. Alignment with Our Values: Businesses that share our commitment to ethical practices, sustainability, and positive social impact.

At Pollinatr, we back founders solving meaningful problems with innovative solutions. Whether you’re seeking funding or strategic consulting support, our goal is to provide the expertise, networks, and frameworks that help your venture achieve lasting success.

The Pollinatr Venture Studio is the hands-on consulting and venture-building arm of Pollinatr. We work directly with founders and their teams to accelerate market validation, growth, and investment readiness — entirely independent of whether Pollinatr invests capital.

We are not an incubator or a co-working space. We are a studio model: working side-by-side with founders to de-risk growth, build stronger pathways to customers, and prepare ventures for scale. Importantly, our services can be fully engaged without Pollinatr taking equity or providing investment — making them equally valuable for founders who don’t need capital but want expert guidance and structure.

Yes, Pollinatr has specific criteria regarding the industries and types of businesses we invest in. We prioritize ethical practices, sustainability, and positive social impact, and therefore we exclude the following industries and business types:

1. Tobacco and Alcohol: Companies involved in the production, distribution, or sale of tobacco and alcoholic beverages.

2. Gambling: Businesses associated with gambling or betting services.

3. Weapons and Firearms: Companies engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, or sale of weapons, firearms, and ammunition.

4. Environmental Harm: Industries that significantly harm the environment, including those with unsustainable practices and high carbon footprints.

5. Adult Entertainment: Businesses involved in the adult entertainment industry.

6. Unethical Practices: Companies that engage in unethical business practices, including exploitation, unfair labor practices, and violations of human rights.

7. Non-Compliant with Regulations: Businesses that do not comply with legal, regulatory, and industry standards.

We focus on investing in industries and businesses that align with our values and commitment to fostering positive social impact, sustainability, and ethical practices. If your business operates within these excluded sectors, it would not be eligible for investment from Pollinatr.If you are unsure whether your business will be considered by us, please contact us.

Pollinatr works with ventures as a strategic partner — either short or long term — on a flexible monthly basis. Our goal is to give founders the right level of support at the right time.

From our HQ in Manly, we encourage ventures to work alongside us and tap into our networks, expertise, and collaborative environment. Our approach is highly adaptable: sometimes it’s group work, where we bring together stakeholders to stress-test assumptions or refine strategy; other times it’s one-to-one support to help you prepare for customers, investors, or scaling decisions.

Whether you need a sounding board, a structured framework, or hands-on guidance, Pollinatr provides the expertise and guardrails to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Our Venture Studio services are flexible and tailored to your needs. For many ventures, fractional support on a monthly basis provides the right balance of consistency and affordability. For others, we deliver more intensive, hands-on support during critical phases such as capital raising, commercialisation, or scaling.

Because every venture is different, we customise our approach — and our pricing — to match your stage, goals, and requirements. Reach out to us to discuss the level of support that’s right for you.

No. Pollinatr’s consulting services are available independently of investment. Many ventures work with us purely for our strategic support, operational expertise, and networks — without receiving funding from Pollinatr.

Our role is to help founders and teams sharpen strategy, stress-test business models, prepare for customers and investors, and navigate key growth decisions. Whether or not we invest, our focus is on providing the guardrails and guidance that set ventures up for long-term success.

Pollinatr follows a structured selection process to ensure we invest in ventures that can scale, create impact, and align with our values. Our process includes:

1. Expression of Interest (EOI) – Founders submit an EOI outlining their purpose, the problem they’re solving, and their proposed solution.

2. Initial Review – We assess clarity, feasibility, and the strength of the commercial pathway (typically within a 12-month horizon).

3. Commercial Potential – Evaluation of market opportunity, business model, and readiness to secure customers, pilots, or early revenue.

4. Growth & Innovation – Preference for scalable models offering unique solutions or addressing unmet market needs.

5. Founder Fit – We look for resilient, driven, and coachable founders who are open to guidance and capable of articulating their vision clearly.

6. Values Alignment – Businesses must demonstrate ethical practices, sustainability, and positive social impact.

7. Interviews & Pitch – Shortlisted ventures present their strategy and are assessed on commitment, readiness, and potential.

8. Due Diligence – Comprehensive checks covering market analysis, financial health, and legal compliance.

Pollinatr is committed to backing ventures — and founders — that are well-positioned to grow, scale internationally, and create meaningful impact.

No — Pollinatr is not a traditional venture capital firm. We are a venture partner that works with businesses in two ways:

• Investment – selectively providing early-stage funding (typically $50,000) to ventures we believe are ready for capital.

• Venture Consulting – partnering with founders and funds to provide strategic guidance, operational support, and access to networks, regardless of whether we invest.

Unlike VC firms that focus primarily on deploying capital, Pollinatr’s core value lies in the expertise, frameworks, and guardrails we provide to help ventures grow, scale, and succeed. Some ventures may receive capital, others may only engage us for consulting — and many benefit most from our strategic support.

For investors and funds, Pollinatr acts as a trusted partner to de-risk portfolio companies by surrounding founders with experienced operators and transparent reporting.

In short: we are not just investors — we are builders, advisors, and partners who work alongside ventures to maximise their chance of success.

How much capital we provide successful applicants will depend on individual circumstances, however generally speaking our general offer is $50,000 .

Pollinatr typically invests an initial $50,000 in return for a negotiated equity position. The exact percentage depends on the stage of the business, the level of support required, and the growth opportunity.

Our goal is always to create a fair and aligned structure — one that gives founders the room to grow while recognising the value of the capital, expertise, and networks we bring.

For ventures engaging us purely through consulting services, there is no equity requirement. Those arrangements are structured on a monthly fee basis, giving founders access to Pollinatr’s expertise without dilution.

Pollinatr works with ventures across a broad spectrum — from early-stage startups finding their first customers to scaling businesses preparing for expansion or capital raising.

• If you’re too early for investment, you may still benefit from our consulting services, which help refine strategy, validate assumptions, and get you investor-ready.

• If you’re further along, we can support you with strategic guidance, international networks, and the frameworks needed to scale sustainably.

Our approach is flexible — we adapt our support to the stage you’re at. The key is not “how early” or “how advanced” your business is, but whether you’re ready to engage with us to accelerate your next stage of growth.

No. While our headquarters are in Manly, NSW, we work with ventures across Australia and internationally. Location is not a barrier — what matters is the strength of your venture and your readiness to engage with our process.

That said, we do encourage founders to visit and work with us at our HQ in Manly when possible. Being in the room with our team often accelerates progress, allows deeper collaboration, and helps ventures tap into the value of our networks and advisory board.