From lab goggles to AI tech: How Admiralty Capital spots pre-seed gems

Gold Coast investor Admiralty Capital Group is accelerating its early-stage backing of Queensland AI innovators, highlighted by its latest pre-seed investment in lab-research platform Bower and leading Ovum's A$4 million seed round. 

In this interview Partner Stuart Haslam discusses the firm's approach to leading deals, its portfolio growth to around 18 companies, and key strategies for navigating current venture market challenges. 

Founded in 2024, Admiralty is a Gold Coast-based venture capital firm and alternative asset manager investing across AI, fintech, health, agtech, and consumer sectors.