# Visionary Machines

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/visionary-machines

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Sydney, Australia
- Website: www.visionarymachines.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $7.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 2, 2021)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Based in Sydney, Australia, Visionary Machines specializes in advanced optical sensing technology, designed to enhance situational awareness and operational safety across various environments. Visionary Machines is focused on providing high-fidelity sensor systems and has its headquarters in Sydney, Australia. In July 2025, Visionary Machines raised USD 3.5 million in venture funding from returning investors Folklore Ventures, OIF Ventures, Salus Ventures, and Significant Capital Ventures. Visionary Machines specializes in advanced optical sensing technology, particularly its flagship product, the Pandion™ sensor system, which provides high-fidelity, real-time 3D spatial information across various environments. The company's core offerings include the Passive Optical Radar Array (PORA) for undetectable drone detection and tracking, which operates across air, land, and sea domains, and the Vanguard ISR toolkit designed for enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. These systems cater to defense, government, and commercial sectors, addressing critical use cases such as autonomous mobility, asset inspection, and counter-drone operations.Visionary Machines generates revenue primarily through B2B transactions involving its proprietary products and services, including Pandion™ and PORA. The company's pricing structure is built around direct sales and strategic partnerships with government and commercial entities. Transactions typically involve multi-year contracts for the deployment of their advanced sensing technologies, including tailored solutions for unique operational needs. These services may include installation, maintenance, and ongoing technical support, ensuring clients maximize the utility of their systems. The revenue model also extends to subscription-based services for software updates and algorithm enhancements. The company will use the July 2025 funding for further research and development.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 2, 2021, $6.1M — In-Q-Tel, Thorney Investment Group, Folklore Ventures, OIF Ventures, Significant Capital Ventures, Turnbull & Partners, Jnt Assets Pty Ltd, Matrix Capital Corporation Pty. Limited, Schlusser Investments Pty Ltd, Thistle Custodians Pty Ltd, Yet Another Bloody Company Pty Ltd
- Seed, Feb 8, 2021, $0.1M — Significant Capital Ventures
- Seed, Oct 9, 2020, $0.9M — Significant Capital Ventures

## Investors

- Significant Capital Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/significant-capital-ventures) — Seed
- In-Q-Tel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/in-q-tel) — Seed
- Thorney Investment Group — Seed
- Folklore Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/folklore-ventures) — Seed
- OIF Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oif-ventures) — Seed
- Turnbull & Partners — Seed
- Jnt Assets Pty Ltd — Seed
- Matrix Capital Corporation Pty. Limited — Seed
- Schlusser Investments Pty Ltd — Seed
- Thistle Custodians Pty Ltd — Seed
- Yet Another Bloody Company Pty Ltd — Seed