Sydney investing platform Pearler closed a $16 million Series A on 3 September 2026, led by existing backer Portage with TEN13, Altered Capital, No Brand, Chris Cuffe's Partners Horizon Fund and Eucalyptus co-founder Charlie Gearside. The eight-year-old company now has more than 110,000 active customers and over $3.5 billion in holdings (86% in ETFs), and says the round took a year to close.
Why this matters for founders
A signal that Australian fintech Series A capital is flowing but slowly (Pearler's round took ~12 months), and a live list of active local investors (Portage, TEN13, Altered Capital, Partners Horizon Fund) that fintech and consumer-app founders can target.
Source: Startup Daily
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