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trampoline.
Trampoline is an independent investment syndicate based in Australia, focused on supporting diverse founders and impactful ideas within the startup ecosystem. It primarily invests in early-stage startups across Australia and New Zealand.
Overview
What trampoline. does
What trampoline. is
Trampoline is an independent investment syndicate based in Australia, focused on supporting diverse founders and impactful ideas within the startup ecosystem. It primarily invests in early-stage startups across Australia and New Zealand.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Angel Group
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Community
- Last reviewed
- May 1, 2026
Official channels
Find trampoline. elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
trampoline. as a funder
Investment thesis
Trampoline aims to support diverse founders and impactful ideas through a highly connected angel/investor network, focusing on early-stage startups from pre-seed to Series A.
Focus narrative
Trampoline invests in startups from Pre-Seed to Series A, with a commitment to impact sectors such as social, environmental, climate, health, and education, making up 50% of their deals. The other half of their investments are industry agnostic, allowing for a diverse portfolio. While they have a global reach, their primary focus remains on startups located in Australia and New Zealand.
Value beyond capital
Trampoline provides value to its portfolio companies through a community-driven approach, offering access to a network of over 200 investors, educational resources, and support from the early stages of development. They emphasize transparent decision-making and community engagement in their investment process.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Regions
- Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio company includes Andromeda, a social robotics company in which Trampoline participated alongside other investors in a AU$23M Series A round.
Capability profile
trampoline. as a community
Community overview
Trampoline is an independent investment syndicate based in Australia, dedicated to supporting diverse founders and impactful ideas within the startup ecosystem. Originally a casual gathering of friends, it has transformed into a community of over 200 investors focused on early-stage startups. Trampoline aims to foster a collaborative environment where members can share insights and strategies while investing in promising ventures.
Community focus
Trampoline invests in startups ranging from Pre-Seed to Series A, with a balanced approach that allocates 50% of its deals to impact sectors such as social, environmental, climate, health, and education, while the other 50% is industry agnostic. Although it has a global reach, the primary focus remains on startups located in Australia and New Zealand.
Member value
Members of Trampoline benefit from educational events, networking opportunities, and access to a community of like-minded investors. The organization hosts various sessions aimed at enhancing investment strategies and onboarding new members, fostering a supportive environment for both investors and founders.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 200
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- October 25, 2023
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Investors · Founders
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Sectors
- Climate & Sustainability
Community activity
Events and activity
Trampoline organizes educational sessions on investment strategies and founder experiences, along with regular member events and workshops for networking and sharing insights. Upcoming events include 'Thinking about your Investment Strategy' and 'New Member Onboarding'.
Notable members
Key members of the Trampoline team include Jason Ming, Managing Partner, and Dominic Matthews, Partner and member of the Investment Committee.
Common questions
What to know about trampoline.
Upseed classifies trampoline. under the Angel Group organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 1, 2026
Known limits
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