At Bleeding.Technology we track over 100,000 web 3.0, NFT, DeFi & crypto startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Australia based Venture Partner operating in the Blockchain space. If you think a Venture Partner is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

John Worton
Venture Partner of Sapien Ventures
A chartered accountant by profession and serial navigator in practice, has been directly involved with vision, strategy and its execution, including financing of growth companies since 1990. As an investor, advisor and entrepreneur, experience ranges from start ups and liquidity events to 4 IPO’s, in both Australia and in the USA. Selected as one of five finalists for the national award of the Australian Financial Review/CPA Young Business Achiever of the Year. Co-Founder and principal at www.avelin.com
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About Cannim, Sapien Ventures: Sapien Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on fintech, blockchain and online marketplaces, with offices in Australia, USA and China

Helen Lorigan
Venture Partner of Sapien Ventures
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About Sapien Ventures: Sapien Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on fintech, blockchain and online marketplaces, with offices in Australia, USA and China

Nathan Chadwick
Venture Partner of Sapien Ventures
Nathan Chadwick serves as Managing Director at Sapien Ventures. Prior to joining the firm, he was an investment banker from Royal Bank of Scotland, ABN Amro, and Credit Suisse.
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About Sapien Ventures: Sapien Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on fintech, blockchain and online marketplaces, with offices in Australia, USA and China

Christian Oey
Venture Partner of Sapien Ventures
Christian Oey serves as Venture Partner at Sapien Ventures. Prior to joining the firm, he founded and was a C.E.O at Nobankruptcy.com.au. Previously, Christian Oey founded Storytellr.tv, Cornerstone Venture Capital, PaperCup Media, and Ocorp Media.
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About Sapien Ventures: Sapien Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on fintech, blockchain and online marketplaces, with offices in Australia, USA and China
Daniel Laurence
Venture Partner of Sapien Ventures
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About Sapien Ventures: Sapien Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on fintech, blockchain and online marketplaces, with offices in Australia, USA and China

Lance Li
Venture Partner of Sapien Ventures
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About Sapien Ventures: Sapien Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on fintech, blockchain and online marketplaces, with offices in Australia, USA and China
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