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Pollenizer was an Australian startup incubator and innovation platform. It employed a structured methodology, dubbed "Startup Science," to assist both emerging entrepreneurs and established corporations in validating ideas, building early-stage companies, and scaling new ventures. The firm provided comprehensive support for venture creation.
Co-founded by Phil Morle and Mick Liubinskas, Pollenizer launched in 2008, pioneering Australia’s startup ecosystem. Their foundational insight identified a crucial need for systematic entrepreneurial guidance to transform innovative concepts into viable businesses. Both Morle and Liubinskas were respected figures in the burgeoning tech community.
Pollenizer engaged diverse clients, from individual founders to large corporate entities integrating entrepreneurial practices. Its vision aimed to cultivate a robust startup culture through hands-on incubation and strategic guidance. Pollenizer ceased operations in 2017, concluding nine years of activity.
Pollenizer has raised $490K across 1 funding round.
Pollenizer has raised $490K in total across 1 funding round.
Pollenizer has raised $490K in total across 1 funding round.
Pollenizer is a technology company primarily known as an online venture builder and accelerator based in Australia and Southeast Asia. It specializes in creating and growing new web and mobile businesses from the idea stage, helping entrepreneurs and large companies develop successful startups using its proprietary Startup Science® innovation platform. Pollenizer focuses on accelerating "Deep Tech" innovations, aiming to bring advanced technologies out of the lab and into scalable, high-growth organizations. Its services include software development, design, consulting, and innovation support, targeting startups and corporate innovators seeking to build new digital ventures[2][4][5].
Founded by experienced professionals in the tech industry, Pollenizer emerged with the mission to foster innovation and growth in startups across Australia, Singapore, and Manila. The company was established to address the gap between innovative ideas and successful business execution by applying a systematic, science-based approach to startup creation. Over nearly a decade, Pollenizer evolved from running incubators in Melbourne and Sydney to focusing on deep tech innovation and venture building, eventually winding down its incubator operations around 2017 while continuing to support its portfolio companies[3][4].
Pollenizer rides the global trend of venture building and startup acceleration, particularly in the deep tech sector where commercialization cycles are longer and riskier. The timing is favorable due to increasing corporate interest in innovation partnerships and the growing startup ecosystems in Australia and Southeast Asia. By bridging the gap between lab-based innovation and market-ready products, Pollenizer helps reduce barriers to entry for deep tech startups, influencing the broader ecosystem by fostering sustainable, scalable ventures that contribute to regional tech growth and diversification[5].
Looking ahead, Pollenizer is positioned to deepen its impact by continuing to accelerate deep tech startups and expanding its innovation platform capabilities. Trends such as AI, IoT, and advanced materials will likely shape its portfolio focus. Its influence may grow as it helps more startups transition from concept to scale, potentially partnering more with corporates seeking innovation. The company’s evolution from incubator to deep tech venture builder reflects a strategic adaptation to market needs, suggesting a future where it plays a critical role in commercializing cutting-edge technologies globally[4][5].
Pollenizer has raised $490K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $490K Seed in December 2010.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2016 | CohortIQ | $200.0M Seed | Daniel Ringrose, Right Click Capital | — |
| Jun 1, 2011 | Dealised | $7.0M Series A | — | Singtel Innov8, Yuuwa Capital |
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2010 | $490K Seed |