Larsen Ventures

Larsen Ventures is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2012, based in Perth, Western Australia, established by a father-and-son team with entrepreneurial roots in a global ASX-listed education company. It operates as a lean venture firm focused on strategic outreach into early-stage technology companies. The firm exclusively targets Australian technology-driven education (EdTech) and health technology businesses, offering capital, domain expertise, and network access at Seed or Series A stages, with a strategic, hands-on approach designed to accelerate portfolio growth. Notable portfolio companies include OneMRI, Clade, and Huey Books, spanning clinics/outpatient services, business productivity software, and educational software. Typical deal sizes fall between $5 million and $10 million, with startup valuations generally in the $1 million to $5 million range. Larsen Ventures' investment approach champions founders with strong visions and relentless determination, prioritizing hands-on support over passive capital. Its criteria favor Australian EdTech and health-tech entrepreneurs capable of bringing concepts to fruition and enriching the local technology ecosystem.