We are backing the hardest category in tech — hardware.
Birchal First is a wholesale investor syndicate dedicated to Australian hardware technology. We partner lead cheques with the power of the crowd to fund ambitious founders solving real-world problems.
How it works
Our process is designed to guide you from first pitch to successful raise. With structured support, investor engagement, and a proven framework, we help you secure funding, build momentum, and grow your investor community.
Pitch
Start with the Birchal First syndicate — a curated group of wholesale investors who back ambitious founders early. Their commitments add credibility, validate your vision, and provide cornerstone funding. With Birchal’s guidance, you’ll refine your pitch, valuation, and investor materials to prepare for your raise.
Launch your EOI
Build momentum with an EOI campaign that tests demand and grows a waitlist of investors. Our platform and marketing support keep potential backers engaged through email, social, and digital ads. This stage builds buzz, proves appetite, and ensures your company has traction before going live.
Run your CSF offer
Turn interest into investment with a formal CSF offer open to wholesale and retail investors. Your offer goes live on Birchal, where investors can review, commit, and back your vision. By the end of the raise, you’ll have secured funding, expanded your community, and gained long-term supporters.
Why hardware, why now?
Capital has chased software for a decade while physical technology has been underfunded. Meanwhile, costs of prototyping, manufacturing and distribution have fallen. Investors can now access compelling real‑asset plays with defensibility and diversified revenue across devices, consumables and services.
