John Dyson
Net worth: 421 476 $ as of 31/12/2025
Profile
John Dyson is the founder of Starfish Ventures Pty Ltd. since 2001, holding the title of Investment Principal.
Current jobs include Chairman at Zoos Victoria Foundation, Chairman at Snow Australia Interschools, Director at WingArc Australia Pty Ltd., Director at The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research since 2016, Non-Executive Director at Audinate Pty Ltd., Director at Echoview Software Pty Ltd., Director at DesignCrowd Pty Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Atmail Pty Ltd., Director at Aktana, Inc., Director at Swinburne Ventures Pty Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Audinate Group Ltd., Director at Hearables 3D Pty Ltd., Director at Marp Therapeutics Pty Ltd., and Member at Australian Institute of Co. Directors.
Former jobs include Chairman at Mt Buller & Mt Stirling Resort Management (RMB), Managing Director at Nomura Securities International, Inc., Non-Executive Director at Nitro Software Ltd. from 2018 to 2021, Director at Australian Investment Council Ltd., Director at NewZoom, Inc., Director at Aruspex Pty Ltd., Director at Distra Pty Ltd., Director at Aruspex, Inc., Director at ICIX International, Inc., Director at Qs Semiconductor Corp., General Manager at JAFCO Investment (Asia Pacific) Ltd. from 1995 to 2001, Manager-Corporate Advisory Services at KPMG Australia Pty Ltd. from 1989 to 1991, Manager-Corporate Advisory Services at Nomura Australia Ltd., Manager-Asia Pacific Region at Schroders Australia Ltd. from 1994 to 1995, and Research Analyst at ANZ Mccaughan Ltd. from 1986 to 1989.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Monash University conferred in 1985 and an MBA from RMIT University conferred in 1993.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AUDINATE GROUP LTD. 0.18% | 30/06/2024 | 155,675 ( 0.18% ) | 421 476 $ | 31/12/2025 |
John Dyson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| AUDINATE GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | - |
Starfish Ventures Pty Ltd.
Starfish Ventures Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Starfish Ventures seeks investment opportunities in companies located in Australia. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information & communication technology, life sciences and clean technologies. It provides financing for seed and early capital requirements with an investment size of AUD 3 - 20 million. | Founder | 01/01/2001 |
Snow Australia Interschools | Chairman | - |
Marp Therapeutics Pty Ltd.
Marp Therapeutics Pty Ltd. Provides therapy services | Director/Board Member | - |
DesignCrowd Pty Ltd. /New/
DesignCrowd Pty Ltd. /New/ Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Provides logo, wesbite, and graphic design services | Director/Board Member | - |
Hearables 3D Pty Ltd.
Hearables 3D Pty Ltd. Develops custom-fit ear devices | Director/Board Member | - |
Aktana, Inc.
Aktana, Inc. Develops AI assistant on the mobile phone for life sciences field users | Director/Board Member | - |
Swinburne Ventures Pty Ltd.
Swinburne Ventures Pty Ltd. Operates colleges, universities and holding company activities | Director/Board Member | - |
The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Provides medical research services | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2016 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 32 |
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WingArc Australia Pty Ltd.
WingArc Australia Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software tools and solutions for statistics | Technology Services |
The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Provides medical research services | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc.
Nomura Securities International, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Nitro Software Ltd.
Nitro Software Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops PDF & e-Sign documents management software | Technology Services |
JAFCO Investment (Asia Pacific) Ltd.
JAFCO Investment (Asia Pacific) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance JAFCO ASIA invests in companies located in the Asia Pacific region. The firm focuses on mobile and internet technology, consumer & services related, cyber security, medical/healthcare and renewable energy sectors. It participates in early and growth stage capital transactions. | Finance |
Monash University
Monash University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Australian Investment Council Ltd.
Australian Investment Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Represents the private equity and venture capital industry | Commercial Services |
RMIT University
RMIT University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
KPMG Australia Pty Ltd.
KPMG Australia Pty Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, tax, legal and advisory services | Commercial Services |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
NewZoom, Inc.
NewZoom, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Develops and operates an automated retail platform for vending machines | Retail Trade |
Nomura Australia Ltd.
Nomura Australia Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Starfish Ventures Pty Ltd.
Starfish Ventures Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Starfish Ventures seeks investment opportunities in companies located in Australia. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information & communication technology, life sciences and clean technologies. It provides financing for seed and early capital requirements with an investment size of AUD 3 - 20 million. | Finance |
Audinate Pty Ltd.
Audinate Pty Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides digital media networking technology solutions | Electronic Technology |
Aruspex Pty Ltd.
Aruspex Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides strategic workforce planning solutions | Technology Services |
Distra Pty Ltd.
Distra Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software services | Technology Services |
Echoview Software Pty Ltd.
Echoview Software Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops hydro acoustic analysis software | Technology Services |
Schroders Australia Ltd.
Schroders Australia Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Aruspex, Inc.
Aruspex, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides strategic workforce planning solutions | Technology Services |
DesignCrowd Pty Ltd. /New/
DesignCrowd Pty Ltd. /New/ Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Provides logo, wesbite, and graphic design services | Commercial Services |
ICIX International, Inc.
ICIX International, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides value chain governance platform services | Technology Services |
Qs Semiconductor Corp.
Qs Semiconductor Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops non-volatile random access memory products for applications in computers, handhelds, and electronics | Technology Services |
Atmail Pty Ltd.
Atmail Pty Ltd. Provides enterprise email and web communication services | |
ANZ Mccaughan Ltd. | |
Aktana, Inc.
Aktana, Inc. Develops AI assistant on the mobile phone for life sciences field users | |
Swinburne Ventures Pty Ltd.
Swinburne Ventures Pty Ltd. Operates colleges, universities and holding company activities | |
Zoos Victoria Foundation | |
Mt Buller & Mt Stirling Resort Management (RMB)
Mt Buller & Mt Stirling Resort Management (RMB) Operates resorts | |
Audinate Group Ltd.
Audinate Group Ltd. Provides professional audio networking technologies | |
Hearables 3D Pty Ltd.
Hearables 3D Pty Ltd. Develops custom-fit ear devices | |
Marp Therapeutics Pty Ltd.
Marp Therapeutics Pty Ltd. Provides therapy services | |
Snow Australia Interschools |
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