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    AngelBacked
    MelbourneUpdated September 2026

    Top 15 Angel Investors in Melbourne (2026)

    Melbourne is home to 176 angel investors and VCs in the AngelBacked database. The most active — ranked below by number of disclosed portfolio investments — include Ben Hensman, Barry Brott and Michael Panaccio. Their portfolios concentrate in Health Care, Medical Testing and Enterprise Software.

    1. 1
      Ben HensmanPortfolio Manager - Global Tech Fund at N/A
      53 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Deputy, Standard Media Index, FinAccel, PropertyGuru Group

      DiningHealth CareData Integration
    2. 2
      Barry BrottChairman at N/A
      53 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Deputy, Standard Media Index, FinAccel, PropertyGuru Group

      DiningHealth CareData Integration
    3. 3
      Michael PanaccioInvestment Principal, Co-Founder and Director at N/A
      36 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Monitoring Division, Impedance Cardiology Systems, ImpediMed, ZoomSystems

      Health CareEmailWeb Design
    4. 4
      John DysonInvestment Principal at N/A
      36 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Monitoring Division, Impedance Cardiology Systems, ImpediMed, ZoomSystems

      Health CareEmailWeb Design
    5. 5
      Brigitte SmithFounder and Managing Director at N/A
      29 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Peplin, Phenomix, Nuon Therapeutics, Moximed

      Health CareMedical TestingAndroid
    6. 6
      Ben GustPartner at N/A
      29 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Peplin, Phenomix, Nuon Therapeutics, Moximed

      Health CareMedical TestingMedical Device
    7. 7
      Bob SohAlternate Director at N/A
      25 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: QUE Oncology, Glyscend, Elastagen, Denteric

      Health CareMedical TestingLife Science
    8. 8
      Chris NaveManaging Director at N/A
      24 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: QUE Oncology, Elastagen, Denteric, MecRx

      Health CareMedical TestingLife Science
    9. 9
      Mara MacdonaldInvestment Manager at N/A
      24 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: QUE Oncology, Elastagen, Denteric, MecRx

      Health CareMedical TestingLife Science
    10. 10
      Michael BettessSenior Investment Manager and Acting Project Head of the `CUREator` program at N/A
      24 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: QUE Oncology, Elastagen, Denteric, MecRx

      Health CareMedical TestingLife Science
    11. 11
      Matt AllenHead of Capital and New Markets
      22 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Mass Dynamics, Pin Payments, Practice Ignition, GOTERRA

      Strategic Consulting TechE-commerceCybersecurity
    12. 12
      Adam MilgromDot Point Co
      22 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Applied, Brighte, Spriggy, Future Super

      Health CareE-commerceEnterprise Software
    13. 13
      David TarascioNon Executive Director
      21 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Rampersand, Fresho, Fresho!, Carbar

      Health CareProperty InvestmentCorporate Wellness
    14. 14
      David PhillipsPartner at Hackbright Academy
      14 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: BloomJoy YC W18, Holberg Financial, Unsettled, Rippling

      Health CareAuditE-commerce
    15. 15
      Randy PolinerGeneral Partner at N/A
      13 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: WISE, McLarens, Marco, Shoes For Crews

      AdvertisingTransportationEnergy

    Methodology

    Investors are ranked by the number of disclosed portfolio investments recorded in the AngelBacked database of Melbourne-based angels, VCs, and family offices. Rankings refresh as new investments are disclosed. Portfolio counts reflect publicly known deals and may understate an investor's full activity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is the most active angel investor in Melbourne?

    Based on disclosed portfolio investments, Ben Hensman (N/A) is the most active angel investor in Melbourne in our database, with 53 portfolio investments.

    How many angel investors are in Melbourne?

    AngelBacked's database includes 176 angel investors and VCs based in Melbourne. This page ranks the 15 most active by portfolio size.

    What sectors do Melbourne angel investors fund?

    The most common sectors among Melbourne's top angel investors are Health Care, Medical Testing, Enterprise Software, Life Science and Medical Device.

    How do I contact angel investors in Melbourne?

    Each investor profile on AngelBacked includes verified contact details, portfolio companies, and sector focus. Warm introductions convert best, but a concise cold email referencing a relevant portfolio company also works — mention why your startup fits their investment pattern.

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