We build what comes next.
Ryujin Labs turns promising ideas into real companies, working alongside founders.
We work alongside founders, operators and partners from the earliest stage through to launch.

Explore
We look for important problems, emerging capabilities and opportunities worth testing.
See how Ryujin Labs decides what could become a company.

Co-Found
Partner with Ryujin Labs to shape an opportunity and build from the ground up.
Bring an idea, or find the right opportunity here.

Join a Team
Bring your skills to Ryujin Labs or one of the companies we are helping build.
Work at the earliest stages with people close to the problem.


Our principles
Stay close to the work.
We help make things happen.
Back exceptional people.
Great companies begin with people who care about the work.
Learn by building.
Make something real, learn from it and keep moving.
Think long term.
Build for what a company can become, not just what it is today.
Our partners
Ryujin Labs works with a growing network of investors, universities, research organisations and ecosystem builders. Together, our partners provide the expertise, connections and opportunities that help founders and companies move further, faster.
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a world-leading research and education institution based in Australia's capital. Its research spans science, technology, health, security, society and other areas tackling major challenges in Australia and around the world.
Portfolio
AFS
An agriculture venture co-built with black vc.
Blip
Live situational awareness for aviation traffic and radio.
Gum.
A consumer apparel brand currently in active development.
Lindsay & Co.
A Canberra-born strategic advisory and design studio.
Neobleu
An AI operating platform built for modern startup teams.
Slate
Enterprise software built for teams that need to move fast.
STAMPR
A universal digital coffee card scaling nationally across Australia.
Stride
A data intelligence platform for complex organisational environments.
VakaLink
A digital remittance platform for simple cross-border payments.
Led by builders.
Ryujin Labs is led by Zeal and supported by a growing network of founders, operators, specialists and partners.
Great companies start with exceptional people. We stay close to the work and help make things happen.
Build with Ryujin Labs.
Bring an idea, build a company, or become part of what comes next.







