Mirin Capital
Asset Manager
USD 20M
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Asset Manager
- HQ
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Focus
- Cybersecurity · Fintech · Business Services · Financial Services · Technology
About
Mirin Capital invests in disruptive, technology led companies that focus on solutions to big problems. We are particularly interested in investing in technologies that:
Significantly disrupt traditional business models;
Help enterprises solve big problems;
Make the world better or more interesting.
Strategies
Venture Capital
Focused strategy
Investment Focus
Sources
Profile sources
- privateequitylist.com — Cybersecurity, Fintech, Business Services, Financial Services, Technology
Investment Criteria
Investment size
USD 200K - USD 1M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Investment Stages
Stages
Series B
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Australia
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
Oceania
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
1 country
Australia
1 known office
Sydney, NSW, Australia (HQ)
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