Top Tech Startups in Australia in 2026

DefiRilla is a novel decentralized finance monitoring platform built for every DeFi participant. Paste your wallet address and DefiRilla monitors all your wallet's DeFi positions 24/7. This helps our paying users maximize yield and minimize risk across all DeFi protocols and all EVM blockchains. There's nothing like it. We’re a fast-moving development startup just out of stealth and preparing to scale for rapid adoption. Why This Matters – DeFi’s Growth Context Decentralized finance (DeFi) is rapidly expanding out of its early adopter phase and into mainstream usage: Global DeFi market revenue is projected to reach tens of billions of USD per year by the late-2020s as DeFi applications mature and capture more users and financial flows. Projections suggest the industry could hit >$230 billion in market size by 2030, reflecting multi-year compounding growth and adoption. DeFi user adoption continues to scale, with estimates in the hundreds of millions of active users expected within the next few years — and significant upside if even a tiny fraction convert to our paid DeFi services. Scenario: If DefiRilla captures just 0.001 % of a projected ~200 million DeFi users worldwide by 2030 on the current launch discounted $50/month subscription, that equates to roughly 2,000 paying users, generating around $1.2 million annually in recurring revenue (ARR).

Everis acquires exceptional apps and SaaS businesses and invests in their future

Sigma is SaaS, next-generation business intelligence and data exploration platform that is disrupting the analytics landscape. Sigma offers a spreadsheet-like interface that enables all decision makers to securely analyze up to billions of rows of live data with the unlimited scale and speed of the cloud. Sigma is backed by Sutter Hill Ventures which brought Sumo Logic, Pure Storage and Snowflake to IPO. Simply speaking, Sigma connects to the cloud warehouse of the users, shows the selected tables in the spreadsheet form, lets them do aggregation, filtering, sorting and editing, and then provides the necessary tools to create visualizations and build dashboards.

Spaceship was founded in 2016 with a single mission: to transform the way people think about and invest their money. We got our start in 2017 with Spaceship Super, a super fund investing where the world is going. In 2018, we launched Spaceship Voyager, which makes investing easy for everyone. In 2023, we launched a new US Investing service. We’ve grown to 200,000 customers (and counting), but we’re only just getting started. Our landing pad is in the centre of Sydney, and that’s where our 45-strong team assembles to brainstorm, build awesome financial products, share snacks and discuss everything from moon landings to Mario Kart hacks.

GAOTek Inc. is a leading US based supplier of test and measurement equipment for fiber optic, telecommunications, networks, PSTN, CATV, environment, chemical and bio-medical test and measurement instruments.

Contour Education is an entrepreneurial education start-up focused on providing high-quality resources and teaching through intensive workshops and collaborative environments. We empower high school students and their studies by providing highly engaging small-group VCE tutoring designed to prepare them for school assessments and their final exams. Our sessions are presented by experienced tutors that can teach the curriculum and content in a simple and intuitive yet engaging way. We specialize in tutoring Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at the Year 11-12 level. At Contour, we provide our students with a comprehensive suite of educational resources (from weekly workbooks, homework booklets, summaries, and checklists, to practice tests and mock exams). Hundreds of students have joined our tutoring services since our founding. Our growth is a testament to our dedication to providing all our students and parents with a high-quality tutoring experience (from 24/7 personal support to additional resources on-demand) and our commitment to helping them achieve their VCE goals. We are always looking to add young and enthusiastic people to the Contour Education Team - people who are passionate about working towards our vision of reshaping education.

Coinbag allows customers to invest in cryptos and then moves cryptos around to squeeze as much APY out of them as we can - we do this through automated staking, high-hield savings, and more.

Empowering Your Marketing with the Right Talent, Every Time. At Zavops, we’re redefining the way businesses build marketing success. Our platform connects you to a curated network of experts—from full project teams to niche freelancers—across digital marketing, content creation, SEO, branding, and more. Whether you're scaling, optimizing, or seeking fresh talent, our versatile approach bridges the gap between exceptional skills and your unique needs. Join us and discover the future of hiring for marketing excellence.

Tommy is redefining how you connect with your workplace. Find Tommy in the app store. Learn more about our Employee Scheduling and communications platform at mytommy.com