We believe Indigenous founders will build a better world.

Island Stars on Thursday Island performing a cultural showcase.

Backing Indigenous entrepreneurs from their earliest stages.

Esparq is building the capital, capability and commercial
infrastructure needed to create a new Indigenous economy.

Equipping entrepreneurs to thrive.

Securing early capital.

Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs don’t have access to wealth or the networks that can provide them with the capital they need. We connect them with the stakeholders who can fuel their success.

Leveraging rich networks.

Geographically limited or locked out of traditional networking ecosystems, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs can tap into our broad network to be connected with stakeholders who offer new opportunities.

Accessing resources.

Equipping entrepreneurs by bridging the operations gap, providing training, strategic planning and more. Our team is ready to use our wealth of experience to empower a new wave of changemakers.

Your success is our success.

Since our launch in January 2024, we’ve worked with passionate Indigenous entrepreneurs and savvy supporters to see success in local communities and beyond.

$
15
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6
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Capital secured including grants and impact investment.
47
Indigenous enterprises supported.
$
11
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6
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Revenue generated by supported Indigenous enterprises.
196
Jobs created.
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Esparq Futures Fund capital deployed.

The future of enterpreneurship is here.

Empowered communities.

With ideas born from experiences in community, our entrepreneurs' success flows directly back into their communities, creating a stronger economic and social future.

Cross-cultural collaboration.

We facilitate opportunities for partnerships between Indigenous-led enterprises and the wider social enterprise network, where ideas mingle and funding finds the right home.

Meaningful disruption.

Creating impact shouldn’t be about box ticking and hoop jumping. We think differently about business solutions so great ideas are given a chance to take root and flourish.

“In the early stages of our journey, we faced significant challenges in developing our HR and Finance functions, as well as securing the initial funding needed to establish our operations. Connecting with Esparq has been a turning point for us. The continued support and strategic guidance from Darryl and Toni have provided us with new perspectives and practical solutions that have set us on a clear path to success.”
Allan Anderson
Co Founder and General Manager, Rainforest to Bush Cultural Experiences

Work with us to create a new way of doing business.

Investor? Entrepreneur? Just curious about the work we’re doing to empower Indigenous communities? We want to hear from you.