Rampersand
Rampersand is an Australian venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage technology investments in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2013 by Paul Naphtali and Jim Cassidy, the firm is headquartered in Cremorne, Victoria, with an additional office in Sydney. Rampersand aims to support founders with "abnormal potential" by being the first institutional investor, providing capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance. The firm manages a portfolio of over 34 companies and has invested more than AUD $100 million. Rampersand is currently deploying its fourth fund, valued at approximately AUD
Investing activity
Rampersand appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk, rounds totalling $14M. The rounds are mostly Series A, with a median round size of $14M. The most recent is Cuttable (Series A, $14.1M (AUD 20.0M), Oct 2026).
Rampersand most often invests alongside Airtree, Glitch Capital and Square Peg Capital, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Rampersand
What AI companies has Rampersand invested in?
Rampersand's AI investments include Cuttable. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Rampersand based?
Rampersand is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What stage does Rampersand invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Rampersand has invested at Series A, with a median round of $14M.
Who does Rampersand co-invest with?
Rampersand's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Airtree (1 deal), Glitch Capital (1 deal) and Square Peg Capital (1 deal).
How can founders reach Rampersand?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Rampersand's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Rampersand to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.