Investing in a Better Tomorrow
Rick McElhinney sees investments as more than financial decisions—they’re commitments to shaping a sustainable, innovative future. By supporting visionary entrepreneurs and groundbreaking ventures, Rick has built an investment portfolio that drives progress, fosters sustainability, and delivers long-term impact.
Angel Investor
Investing in Values That Matter
For Rick McElhinney, investing isn’t just about financial returns—it’s about creating lasting, positive change. His philosophy is rooted in a lifelong respect for nature, community, and the power of innovation. From an early age, Rick recognized the importance of using resources responsibly to make a meaningful difference. Today, his investments reflect this commitment, championing sustainable innovation, empowering start-ups, and tackling global challenges like climate change.
Rick’s investment approach is simple yet profound: align capital with values, backing ventures that contribute to a healthier planet and a more equitable society. By supporting entrepreneurs who share his vision, Rick ensures his financial decisions drive progress, sustainability, and long-term impact.
Backing Ideas That Transform
Rick’s journey as an investor was shaped by his own entrepreneurial success. As the founder of Corporate Software Solutions, he gained firsthand experience in scaling businesses through strategic growth and innovation. After selling the company, he turned his focus to helping other entrepreneurs succeed, launching Founders Forum Limited—a non-profit dedicated to funding and mentoring start-ups. With over 111 meetings hosted, this initiative has helped countless businesses scale through expert guidance and angel investments.
Rick’s expertise extends into renewable energy, where he played a pivotal role as CFO of Eco-Kinetics. By securing funding and leading global expansion, he transformed a small engineering firm into a major industry player, proving that strategic investment and sustainability can go hand in hand.
A Portfolio Built for Impact
Rick’s investments span renewable energy, technology, and manufacturing—sectors that drive innovation and create real-world impact. His approach goes beyond financial contributions, forming partnerships that accelerate progress and empower businesses to shape the future.
Rick investments are categorized into 4 simple statuses.
1️⃣ Successful Exit | 2️⃣ Surviving with Promise | 3️⃣ Living Dead | 4️⃣ Failed
28
Investments
05
Success
06
Living Dead
06
Failed
11
Failed
1️⃣ Successful Exit: Making a high multiple on original investment
2️⃣ Surviving with Promise: No exit yet but a promising venture
3️⃣ Living Dead: May be viable but with little or no significant expectation of returns
4️⃣ Failed: Lost money, time and/or energy
Complete Investment Portfolio
Rick McElhinney have assisted, advised or actively participated in the following organizations
Location
Involvement
Position
Angels Institute Pty Ltd
Investment/Economic Development
Australia
Closed
Founder, CEO
2006 to 2008
Transitioned to AAAI
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Australian Biorefining Pty Ltd
Sugar derivatives refining and supply
NSW
No position
Past Advisory 2006 to 2010
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Angels Institute Pty Ltd
Investment/Economic Development
Location
Involvement
Closed
Position
Founder, CEO
2006 to 2008
Transitioned to AAAI
Australian Biorefining Pty Ltd
Sugar derivatives refining and supply
Location
Involvement
No position
Position
Past Advisory 2006 to 2010
Location
Involvement
Position
MyWorkFlow
Auditing Software
Worldwide
Shareholding
Advisory
20012 to 2013
About
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MyWorkFlow
Auditing Software
Location
Investment
Shareholding
Position
Advisory
20012 to 2013
Location
Involvement
Position
CarbonLink
Soil Carbon Sequestration
Australia
Director
2007 to date
Shareholding
About
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CarbonLink
Soil Carbon Sequestration
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Director
2007 to date
CBD Energy
Materials handling
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Executive
2013 to 2014
Location
Involvement
Position
CBD Energy
Materials handling
International
Shareholding
Executive
2013 to 2014
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Cheeta International
Materials handling
Australia
Shareholding
Director
2007 to 2009
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Corporate Software Solutions, Inc
CAD/CAM Specialist Reseller
Indiana
USA
SOLD
Founder, CEO
1984 to 1998
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Eco-kinetics
Renewable Energy Engineering
Australia
Fiji
NZ
Thailand
SOLD to CBD Energy
CFO
2007 to 2010
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Eduss Limited
Educational Software
Australia
US
South Africa
Philippines
Shareholding
Director
2000 to 2008
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
The Forest (Endnight Games)
Video Game
Worldwide
Investor Investment
Investment
2014
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Founders Forum
Investment/Economic Development
Australia
Founder
Chairman
2000 to date
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
GOGOTech Inc (ABBY)
Wheelchair Technology
Australia
Shareholding
Investment
2021
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Gust Inc
Angel Investment Platform
US & Global
Shareholding
Investment
2018
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
HotShed Limited
E-commerce
Australia
Shareholding
Investment
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Hydrokinetics Pty Ltd
Heat Transfer
NSW
Shareholding
Investment
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Institute of Business Leaders
Leadership Networking
US
Shareholding
Investment
2021
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
JESI
Monitoring Remote Workers
Australia
Shareholding
Investment
2018
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
KOKO Matrix Pty Ltd
Business Leadership
Australia
Shareholding
CEO, Director
2020-2021
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
LinkRobotics Pty Ltd
Grass Advertising/ Robotics
Australia
US
Shareholding
Director
2007 to 2010
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Picklebet
Esports Betting
Global
Shareholding
Investment
2018
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Seasafe Pty Ltd
Marine Equipment
Queensland
Closed
Investment
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Scancare Limited
Medical Tracking Systems
Australia
SOLD
Chairman
2002-2003
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Sinotech Media
Internet Communications
Australia
China
Shareholding
CEO
1999 to 2001
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Sunshine Hydro Pty Ltd
Deep Energy Storage (Superhybrid)
Australia
Shareholding
CEO, Director
2021 to date
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Unlimited Plastics Technologies Inc.
Plastics Engineering
Indiana
USA
CLOSED
Investment
Founder, Director
1997 to 2000
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Ubaryon Pty Ltd
Materials Separation
Australia
Shareholding
Investment
2015
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Voxsol Energy
Renewable Energy
Australia
Closed
CEO
2009
About
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Location
Involvement
Position
Zvino Pty Ltd
Wheel Rim Technology
Queensland
Closed
Director
2006 to 2009
About
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Cheeta International
Materials handling
Location
Inv
Shareholding
Position
Director
2007 to 2009
Corporate Software Solutions, Inc
CAD/CAM Specialist Reseller
Location
Involvement
SOLD
Position
Founder, CEO
1984 to 1998
Eco-kinetics
Eco-kinetics
Renewable Energy Engineering
Location
Involvement
SOLD to CBD Energy
Position
CFO
2007 to 2010
Eduss Limited
Educational Software
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Director
2000 to 2008
The Forest (Endnight Games)
Video Game
Location
Involvement
Investor Investment
Position
Investment
2014
Founders Forum
Investment/Economic Development
Location
Involvement
Founder
Position
Chairman
2000 to date
GOGOTech Inc (ABBY)
Wheelchair Technology
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Investment
2021
Gust Inc
Angel Investment Platform
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Investment
2018
HotShed Limited
E-commerce
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Investment
Hydrokinetics Pty Ltd
Heat Transfer
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Investment
Institute of Business Leaders
Leadership Networking
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Investment
2021
JESI
Monitoring Remote Workers
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Investment
2018
KOKO Matrix Pty Ltd
Business Leadership
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
CEO, Director
2020-2021
LinkRobotics Pty Ltd
Grass Advertising/ Robotics
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Director
2007 to 2010
Picklebet
Esports Betting
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Investment
2018
Seasafe Pty Ltd
Marine Equipment
Location
Involvement
Closed
Position
Investment
Scancare Limited
Medical Tracking Systems
Location
Involvement
SOLD
Position
Chairman
2002-2003
Sinotech Media
Internet Communications
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
CEO
1999 to 2001
Sunshine Hydro Pty Ltd
Deep Energy Storage (Superhybrid)
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
CEO, Director
2021 to date
Unlimited Plastics Technologies Inc.
Plastics Engineering
Location
Involvement
CLOSED
Investment
Position
Founder, Director
1997 to 2000
Ubaryon Pty Ltd
Materials Separation
Location
Involvement
Shareholding
Position
Investment
2015
Voxsol Energy
Renewable Energy
Location
Involvement
Closed
Position
CEO
2009
Zvino Pty Ltd
Wheel Rim Technology
Location
Involvement
Closed
Position
Director
2006 to 2009
Explore the visionary investments and projects led by Rick McElhinney, a seasoned investor and mentor with decades of experience across various industries. From renewable energy to cutting-edge technology, Rick’s investments reflect a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growth.
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