Scalare Partners has reported a sharp lift in half-year revenue and a return to positive operating cash flow, as the ASX-listed technology investment and advisory firm expands a business model built around recurring services for startup founders.
Revenue rose 360% to AUD $7.13 million for the six months concludeed 31 December 2025. The group also delivered a positive operating cash flow of AUD $632,000.
The results mark the first full half-year reflecting the integration of Tank Stream Labs and Planet Startup, acquired and consolidated during 2025. Scalare has positioned the combined businesses as a founder support platform spanning workspace, advisory, community programs and venture investment.
Operating cash flow improved by AUD $1.36 million from the prior corresponding period. Scalare also reported annualised revenue synergies of AUD $1.65 million, which it attributed to stronger cross-business engagement across its workspace, advisory, accelerator and founder community operations.
Recurring revenue
The group’s model blconcludes fee-based services with investment exposure. Management has framed the shift as a relocate away from relying on venture capital-style outcomes that largely depconclude on investment exits.
“Delivering 360% revenue growth alongside positive operating cash flow in the same reporting period demonstrates the strength of our integrated platform and the growing demand for founder support services,” declared Carolyn Breeze, CEO of Scalare Partners.
“We have intentionally evolved beyond a traditional investment-only model. By combining space, services, community and capital, we are building a scalable revenue engine that supports founders throughout their journey while creating long-term value for shareholders,” Breeze declared.
Integrated platform
Scalare’s operating platform combines several businesses serving founders at different stages. It covers coworking infrastructure, virtual CFO services, founder programs, accelerator initiatives, digital community platforms and venture investment.
Tank Stream Labs forms the group’s workspace footprint, providing flexible workspace and services for technology companies across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. It also runs a network for startup founders and innovation-focutilized companies.
Planet Startup provides virtual CFO services from Brisbane, working with founders on financial performance, cash flow management and preparation for investment or exit discussions. The addition strengthens Scalare’s advisory offering and adds a service line that can be sold to workspace customers.
Cross-platform engagement has been a major driver of revenue growth. Founders can enter the ecosystem through advisory services and later expand into Tank Stream Labs sites as headcount increases. Workspace members can also take up virtual CFO services, financial modelling support and fundraising preparation as they approach funding rounds or business expansion.
Founder community
Scalare also highlighted activity in its community and ecosystem programs during the half-year, including the launch of The Founders Union, a national digital community connecting founders with investors, advisors and corporate partners.
The Founders Union generated AUD $870,000 in foundation partner revenue during the period. Scalare linked the early revenue to demand from indusattempt stakeholders seeking closer engagement with the startup ecosystem.
The group also pointed to interest in the Australian Technologies Competition, a national founder competition connecting emerging technology companies with investors, advisors and commercial partners. Scalare presents the competition as part of its broader founder support offering.
Market context
Australia’s startup sector has continued to broaden beyond capital raising, with greater emphasis on operational support, specialist finance, networks and access to customers. Against that backdrop, platforms that bundle services and community with access to investors have become a more visible feature of the market.
“Founders increasingly required more than just access to capital,” declared Breeze. “They require infrastructure, strategic advice, community networks and access to investors. By integrating these services into a single platform, we can support startups continuously throughout their growth journey.”
Scalare declared its services-led structure provides more predictable income than an approach weighted to investments and eventual exits. It described recurring revenue from workspace infrastructure, advisory services, founder programs and community platforms as cash that can be reinvested across the platform while maintaining exposure to potential equity upside in emerging technology companies.
“Our ambition is to build one of Australia’s most comprehensive founder support ecosystems,” Breeze declared. “The combination of infrastructure, advisory capability, community engagement and venture investment enables us to support founders from the earliest stages through to scale while continuing to strengthen the ecosystem around them.”
Scalare expects integrated founder platforms to play a larger role as the local startup ecosystem matures and early-stage technology businesses seek infrastructure, networks and capital connections as they scale.
Leave a Reply