Macdoch Ventures

Macdoch Ventures is the venture capital arm of Macdoch Australia, the agri-food focused investment group founded by Prue Murdoch and Alasdair MacLeod. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the firm focuses on late-seed stage technology startups across Australia and New Zealand. It particularly favours B2B SaaS, marketplaces, and technology 'picks and shovels' plays, targeting companies with $25,000–$100,000+ in monthly recurring revenue. First cheques typically range from A$500,000 to A$750,000, and the firm positions itself as an early catalytic partner rather than a lead investor, preferring informal engagement over board seats. Macdoch Ventures has made over 40 investments since inception, with portfolio companies spanning agtech, retail tech, AI, and climate tech. The firm also participates as an LP in other ANZ-focused venture funds.