Melbourne · updated 10 November 2026

Top AI startups in Melbourne

11 AI-native startups are based in Melbourne. 8 were founded in the last three years.

  1. 1
    Mindset Health logo
    Mindset HealthBuilding AI therapeutics for physical health conditions like IBS.Growth
  2. 2
    BIXSO logo
    BIXSOAustralian business-AI company founded 2017 in Melbourne; creator of the Business Solution Canvas.Founded 2017
  3. 3
    Cartesian logo
    CartesianAustralian software company for AI agent distribution.Founded 2024
  4. 4
    Empirica Technologies logo
    Empirica TechnologiesAustralian technology company based in Melbourne, providing AI-driven data-process and decision-grade data-design services; registered as Empirica Technologies Pty Ltd (ABN 76 698 226 247).Founded 2026
  5. 5
    ExpandIQ logo
    ExpandIQAustralian artificial intelligence transformation and consulting company.Founded 2025
  6. 6
    HOOKiQ logo
    HOOKiQAustralian AI audience simulation platform that generates synthetic personas and predicts marketing reception.Founded 2026
  7. 7
    KoalaFix logo
    KoalaFixAustralian software company making shared memory for AI coding agents.Founded 2026
  8. 8
    MasterKey logo
    MasterKeyAustralian hotel management AI software company.Founded 2026
  9. 9Founded 2024
  10. 10Founded 2021
  11. 11
    Modern logo
    ModernModern automates the entire order-to-cash process for B2B companies.Early stage

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