Max Kausman

Max Kausman is an experienced investor and startup ecosystem participant currently building something new in stealth mode.2 He previously worked as an Investor at Tidal Ventures, a venture capital fund based in Sydney and New York that focuses on backing product-led tech founders.14

During his time at Tidal Ventures, Kausman was involved in seed investing and worked closely with founders to support them in building their teams and finding product-market fit.1 He expressed a passion for the formative stage of startups and the opportunity to have a significant impact on their growth.

Kausman has experience as an Angel Investor in multiple startups and has also served as Chief of Staff in previous roles. He is known to help founders with networks, fundraising, growth, and strategy.2 Some of his current investments include Atomic8 at the Pre-Seed stage.2

Outside of work, Kausman is an avid traveler, sports enthusiast, and reader with interests in tech, psychology, geopolitics, and macroeconomics.1 He is also active in discussions about the Australian startup ecosystem and has advocated for improved access to venture capital assets.3