Maxine Minter

Maxine Minter is a General Partner at Co Ventures, Australia's first dedicated pre-seed fund led by a solo female General Partner, and the co-host of First Cheque, a podcast focused on venture capital. She invests in and supports Australian founders building global companies from pre-seed, providing capital, executive coaching, and operational guidance. Her work bridges the gap between Australian startups and global investors, fostering a community of founders, LPs, and venture partners. She has a background in angel investing, startup co-founding, and teaching business-building courses at institutions like Stanford and Bond Universities.