Find Australian startups offering equity
A curated list of Aussie companies where equity is part of your compensation.
All companies offering equity
211 companies
13 cities
3 work typeswork arrangements
90 Seconds
90seconds.comGlobal video production marketplace and content creation platform
2010
Sydney + 1
Remote
Accelo
accelo.comProject management and client work management platform for service businesses
2011
Sydney
Hybrid
Advanced Navigation
advancednavigation.com.auGlobal leader in navigation and autonomous systems.
2012
Sydney + 2
On-site
AgriDigital
agridigital.ioDigital commodity management and supply chain platform for agriculture
2015
Sydney
Hybrid + 1
Airwallex
airwallex.comGlobal payments and financial infrastructure for businesses
2015
Melbourne + 1
Hybrid
Amber
amber.com.auRenewable energy trading and smart grid optimization platform
2017
Melbourne + 1
Hybrid
Aquila
aquila.earthOptical energy products. Making clean energy and accelerating electrification
2022
Sydney
Hybrid
Archistar.ai
archistar.aiAI-powered property development and architectural design platform
2010
Sydney
Hybrid
Black.ai
black.aiAI-powered retail business intelligence and data analytics platform
2017
Melbourne
Hybrid
Chemist2U
chemist2u.com.auOnline pharmacy with prescription delivery and telehealth services
2010
Sydney
On-site
Coassemble
coassemble.comOnline course authoring and learning management platform
2014
Sydney
Hybrid + 1
Cortical Labs
corticallabs.comBiological intelligence and synthetic biological computing
2019
Melbourne
On-site
DesignCrowd
designcrowd.comCrowdsourced graphic design and creative services marketplace
2008
Sydney
Hybrid
Employment Hero
employmenthero.comHuman resources management and payroll software platform
2014
Sydney + 1
Remote
Eucalyptus
eucalyptus.healthDirect-to-consumer digital health and telemedicine platform
2019
Sydney
Hybrid
Fleet Space Technologies
fleetspace.comNanosatellite constellation and IoT connectivity solutions
2015
Adelaide
Hybrid + 1
FrankieOne
frankieone.comDigital identity verification and compliance platform
2018
Melbourne + 1
Hybrid
Gilmour Space Technologies
gspace.comRocket manufacturing and satellite launch services
2013
Gold Coast
On-site
HealthMatch
healthmatch.ioClinical trial matching and patient recruitment platform
2017
Sydney + 1
Remote + 1
Heidi Health
heidihealth.comAI-powered medical documentation and clinical workflow automation
2022
Melbourne + 1
Hybrid
HotDoc
hotdoc.com.auPatient booking and healthcare practice management software
2012
Melbourne
Remote + 1
Ignition
ignitionapp.comClient engagement and proposal automation for professional services
2013
Sydney + 2
Hybrid
Kepler Analytics
kepleranalytics.comRetail analytics SaaS platform for data-driven insights
2017
Sydney + 1
Hybrid
KiRA Biotech
kirabiotech.comMonoclonal antibody drugs for immune system disorders
2019
Sydney + 1
Hybrid + 1
LegalVision
legalvision.com.auTechnology-driven legal services and document automation
2012
Sydney + 3
Hybrid + 1
Lumary
lumary.com.auTechnology platform for healthcare providers and care coordination
2017
Adelaide + 1
Hybrid
MagicBrief
magicbrief.comCreative advertising and marketing campaign management platform
2021
Sydney
Hybrid
Mass Dynamics
massdynamics.comProteomics Data Analysis & Mass Spectrometry Software
2015
Melbourne
Hybrid
me&u
meandu.comDigital ordering and payment platform for restaurants and hospitality
2018
Melbourne
Hybrid
MoreGoodDays
moregooddays.comChronic pain management and digital therapeutics platform
2020
Melbourne
Remote
MyPass
mypass.com.auWorkforce competency assurance and credential management platform
2016
Sydney + 1
Hybrid
Nomad Atomics
nomadatomics.comQuantum sensors and precision measurement technology
2018
Melbourne
On-site
Nourish Ingredients
nourishingredients.comAnimal-Free Dairy Fats via Precision Fermentation
2019
Canberra
Hybrid
One Future Football
1ff.comFootball (soccer) analytics and performance tracking platform
2020
Sydney
Hybrid
Particular Audience
particularaudience.comAI-driven product personalization engine for e-commerce
2018
Sydney
Hybrid + 1
PlanCare
plancare.com.auHealthcare-at-home platform and care coordination services
2019
Perth + 1
On-site
Quantum Brilliance
quantumbrilliance.comRoom-Temperature Quantum Processors
2019
Canberra + 2
On-site + 1
Quasar Satellite Technologies
quasarsat.comGround-Station Antennas & Satellite Communications
2021
Sydney
Hybrid
Redback Technologies
redbacktech.comSolar battery and renewable energy storage solutions
2015
Brisbane
Hybrid
SafetyCulture
safetyculture.comWorkplace safety management and inspection software platform
2004
Sydney + 1
Hybrid
Secure Code Warrior
securecodewarrior.comDeveloper security training and secure coding education platform
2015
Sydney
Hybrid
Sherlok
sherlok.com.auAustralia’s first automated repricing and refinancing tool for brokers
2019
Adelaide
Hybrid
Sorted Services
sortedservices.com.auOn-demand Home Services & Maintenance Platform
2017
Melbourne
Hybrid
Spaceship
spaceship.com.auDigital superannuation and investment platform for young Australians
2017
Sydney
Hybrid
Vaxxas
vaxxas.comNeedle-free vaccine delivery technology and patch-based immunization
2011
Brisbane
Hybrid
Who Gives A Crap
whogivesacrap.orgSustainable toilet paper and hygiene products with social impact
2012
Melbourne
Remote
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweat equity refers to the ownership stake you earn through your hard work, dedication, and contributions to the company rather than through financial investment. It's the equity you 'sweat' for by putting in long hours, building the product, and helping the company grow. This is especially common in startups where employees take below-market salaries in exchange for equity that could become valuable as the company succeeds.
Ownership through equity compensation allows you to share in the company's success. As the startup grows and increases in value, your equity becomes more valuable too. This can lead to significant financial rewards if the company is acquired or goes public. It also aligns your interests with the company's goals, making you more invested in its success.
ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan. It's a program that gives employees ownership interest in the company through shares or stock options. In startups, ESOPs typically grant options that vest over time, allowing employees to purchase company shares at a predetermined price. This helps startups attract talent by offering potential upside beyond just salary.
Equity typically vests over time, commonly over 4 years with a 1-year cliff. This means you don't own any equity for the first year, then 25% vests after year one, followed by monthly or quarterly vesting for the remaining 75%. Some companies also have acceleration clauses for events like acquisition or termination.
When you leave, you typically keep the equity that has already vested, but you'll need to exercise your options within a certain timeframe (often 90 days). Unvested equity is usually forfeited. Some companies offer extended exercise periods or early exercise options. Always check your specific agreement and consider tax implications.