AirTree Explorer is AirTree Ventures' dedicated pre-seed program, specifically designed to support Australia's earliest-stage founders through community, education, and initial capital. The program represents AirTree's commitment to backing founders before they've raised institutional capital.
Explorer provides a structured pathway into the AirTree ecosystem, offering founders pre-seed cheques alongside access to AirTree's network of 125+ portfolio founders, operational resources, and Open Source VC knowledge base of company-building guides and templates.
As a feeder into AirTree's main fund, Explorer gives pre-seed founders a clear pathway to institutional follow-on capital, making it one of Australia's most comprehensive early-stage support programs — from first cheque through to growth-stage backing.
Sydney, Australia
"Supporting Australia's earliest-stage founders — community, education, pre-seed capital, and a clear pathway to AirTree's $650M platform."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with Airtree Explorer's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Airtree Explorer can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.