FAQs

For Founders

  1. What verticals and stages does Arconic Capital back?
    We lead pre-seed through Series A rounds in AI, ML, deep-tech and adjacent software sectors—especially B2B SaaS with defensible data or IP.

  2. What is your typical ticket size?
    Initial cheques range AUD 200 k–1 M, with follow-on reserves up to AUD 2 M reserved per portfolio company.

  3. How do I get on your radar?
    Email your 1-pager and deck to contact@arconiccap.com. In the cover note, highlight:

    • Your team’s AI/ML credentials

    • Early traction (pilot customers, MRR, usage metrics)

    • Problem–solution fit and market size

  4. What are your decision criteria?

    • Team: Track record in AI/ML or domain expertise

    • Tech: Proprietary models, data network effects or novel architectures

    • Market: > AU $500 M TAM, clear enterprise or B2B adoption path

    • Traction: Demonstrable pilot success or user growth

  5. What does your investment process look like?

    1. Screen (1 wk): Quick review of deck & one-pager

    2. Diligence (2–3 wks): Technical deep-dive, reference checks, architecture review

    3. Term sheet (1 wk): Negotiate valuation cap, pro-rata rights, standard VC terms

    4. Close (2 wks): Legal docs (SHA, investor rights agreement), funds wired

  6. Do you lead or co-lead?
    We prefer to lead or co-lead—our follow-on reserves and network make us an active syndicate partner.

  7. Beyond capital, what support do you offer?

    • In-house ML engineering resources (prototype to production)

    • Strategic intros to pilots at Westpac, CBA and Asia-Pacific enterprises

    • Regular board/advisory sessions on scaling AI systems and go-to-market

  8. What reporting and cadence do you expect?

    • Monthly KPI snapshot (ARR, active users, burn rate)

    • Quarterly board pack with product roadmap, hiring plan and metrics

    • Ad hoc check-ins on pivotal milestones (e.g., major customer launch)

  9. How do you structure follow-on rounds?
    We allocate ~50% of the fund for follow-ons, with tranche releases tied to agreed technical or commercial milestones.

  10. How can I streamline your due diligence?
    Have ready: cap table (fully diluted), IP assignments, customer contracts, financial model and a scoped product demo or repo access.