Founder, Blamey Saunders · angel in 1 deal
Every published round Dr Dr Elaine Saunders took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laronix | Seed | Aug 2023 | $2m | Participant | Startup Daily, SmartCompany (Mon 27 Jul 2026), Forbes Australia, SmartCompany (Fri 25 Aug 2023), Wholesale Investor |
Companies Dr Dr Elaine Saunders has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laronix | Aug 2023, Seed | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Dr Dr Elaine Saunders, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Dr Dr Elaine Saunders has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Dr Dr Elaine Saunders did.
Stories naming Dr Dr Elaine Saunders. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Queensland medtech Laronix has built AI that recreates patients' own voices from brief recordings; the profile recalls its 2023 seed round, earlier federal grants and a 2025 non-dilutive award.
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