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Navitas Capital
Navitas Capital is a venture capital firm focused on transformative technology and innovation. It partners with innovators transforming the built world and...
Navitas Capital
Navitas Capital is a venture capital firm focused on transformative technology and innovation. It partners with innovators transforming the built world and backs founders applying AI, digitization, sustainability, and fintech to change industries. The firm collaborates with industry leaders and founders to drive innovation in legacy industries such as real estate and construction.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Location
Region
Oceania
Country
Australia
City
Perth
Corporate office
Perth, Australia
Principals
Travis Putnam
Founder and Managing Partner
Jenny Song
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Navitas Capital source proprietary deal flow?
Navitas Capital cultivates deal flow through deep relationships with real estate and construction industry leaders, and by publishing thought leadership that attracts founders. The firm states it engages deeply with a select group of founders and LPs, and collaborates with industry experts to understand demand before investing (per the firm's website).
What investment stages does Navitas typically target?
Navitas Capital invests across seed, Series A, B, C, D, and E stages. It has led rounds from seed ($5M for WorkHero) to Series D ($75M for EliseAI) and participated in Series E rounds ($250M for EliseAI led by a16z). The firm describes itself as patient capital that will wait years before investing.
Which sectors does Navitas explicitly avoid?
The firm does not invest outside the built world — real estate, construction, energy infrastructure, and property technology. It explicitly states it does not invest to 'get exposure to buzzwords' and will not deploy capital without conviction in the vertical (per the firm's website).
What is Navitas's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Navitas Capital frequently co-invests alongside other venture and strategic investors. Portfolio round participants include JLL Spark, DivcoWest, Point72 Private Investments, Sapphire Ventures, Blumberg Capital, and OMNIA Partners. The firm leads or co-leads in its vertical domain and will join larger syndicates for later-stage rounds.
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