About DROPBEAR
DROPBEAR is a venture capital firm located in Sydney, Australia. As of Nov 2020, DROPBEAR has invested in 9 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in Australia based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to High Tech and HealthTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Liquor Loot Overall, DROPBEAR portfolio has seen 1 acquisition, namely Liquor Loot. A lot of funds co-invest with DROPBEAR, with names like Jobe Watson sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. DROPBEAR has team of 3 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Soonicorns
DROPBEAR's List of Top Investments
DROPBEAR has a portfolio of 9 companies. Their most notable investmentis in Liquor LootTheir portfolio spans across Australia and United States. They have invested in Consumer, High Tech, HealthTech and 8 other sectors, across stages such as Series A stage. Here is the list of top investments by DROPBEAR:1. Amber
Provider of energy solutions for home batteries, solar, and EVs. It offers tools to manage energy consumption, including battery automation technology. The company provides access to wholesale electricity prices and feed-in rates. It also offers resources such as solar and battery calculators, compatibility checks, and expert consultations.
Key facts about Amber
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Melbourne (Australia)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $160M
- Employee Count: 228 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Morgan Stanley, ETF Partners and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Sep 21, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Light Phone
Light Phone is a brand of credit card sized mobile phone designed for only taking and making calls. It is an unlocked 2G phone that syncs with the user's existing phone using its app so as to use the existing mobile number. It is designed to have just nine speed dials and a time display. The company charges a service fee of $5 p.m. The device is manufactured by Foxconn, China.
Key facts about Light Phone
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Brooklyn (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $12.7M
- Employee Count: 48 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Able Partners, HAX and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 20, 2020, $*****
Manufacturer and distributor of eco-friendly bathroom and household products. The company offers a range of sustainable alternatives, including toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, and garbage bags made from bamboo and recycled materials. A portion of profits is donated to support clean water and sanitation initiatives globally. The product line is designed to minimize environmental impact while providing high-quality, consumer-friendly products.
Key facts about Who Gives A Crap
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Melbourne (Australia)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $41.5M
- Employee Count: 303 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Verlinvest, JamJar Investments and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 14, 2021, $*****
4. Bare
Online platform offering funeral services. It allows the users to book and avail services for funerals. The services include paperwork management, cremation, catering, obituary & memorial notices, floral arrangements, return of ashes, grief support, and much more.
Key facts about Bare
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Melbourne (Australia)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $15M
- Employee Count: 140 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Larsen Ventures, Perennial and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 21, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Liquor Loot
Key facts about Liquor Loot
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Revesby (Australia)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $2.5M
- Employee Count: 8 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Gandel Invest, DROPBEAR and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 30, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
DROPBEAR's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in Liquor Loot.DROPBEAR's Investments by Stage
DROPBEAR has made 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $1M.DROPBEAR's Investments by Sector
DROPBEAR has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Food and Agriculture Tech and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 6 Consumer (B2C) companies, 5 Tech companies, 1 Marketplace company and at least 1 company focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 1 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 1 |
Retail | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DROPBEAR's Investments by Geography
DROPBEAR has made most investments in Australia (1).DROPBEAR's recent investments
DROPBEAR has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by DROPBEAR:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 03, 2020 | Australia | Series A | 9528 | [+3] |
Acquired companies in DROPBEAR's Portfolio
1 company from DROPBEAR's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Liquor Loot in Apr 2024 by Just Wines for $*****.Here are DROPBEAR's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 19, 2024 | Nov 03, 2020 | Series A | 3527 |
Team profile of DROPBEAR
DROPBEAR has a team of 3 members including 3 Partners located in Australia. DROPBEAR's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in DROPBEAR:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Sydney | - | - | |
Partner | Sydney | - | ||
Partner | - | - |
Co-investors of DROPBEAR
Over the past 6 years, 6 investors have co-invested in DROPBEAR's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before DROPBEAR: Ewert Leaf has invested before DROPBEAR.
- Top Co-investors of DROPBEAR: 4 investors entered a company along with DROPBEAR. These include investors like Jobe Watson (1 company).
- Invested after DROPBEAR: Gandel Invest (1 company) is the only investor which has invested in DROPBEAR's portfolio after their investments.
