The Melt
Alex Retzlaff is a seasoned venture capital professional currently serving as Managing Partner at Unify Ventures since September 2022, where the focus is on optimizing returns through a multi-thematic VC fund of funds model. In addition to this role, Alex holds positions as a Venture Partner at Black Nova Venture Capital and as a Limited Partner at The Melt, both of which started in late 2020. A noteworthy track record includes directorial and investment roles across numerous startups, such as Deckee, Flotespace, and CrowdProperty (Australia), among others, since 2019. Prior entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding Commit Works, where Alex contributed from December 2011 to September 2018. Alex Retzlaff's educational background includes a Diploma in Information Technology from TAFE NSW, completed in 2000.
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The Melt
The Melt is an Industrial Prototyping Lab and Innovation Accelerator, powering the creation of the world's best hardware products. It revolutionises the way startups and corporate innovators prove, prototype, pilot and produce globally scaleable products. Separate streams are offered for startups and corporates - The Melt Accelerator is a structured program with funding, tools and services to help startups build great hardware products and launch a successful business. Melt Labs provides R&D as a Service for corporates to deliver the strategic product development agenda and business as usual at the same time. The Melt is... Investment: Successful Startups receive up to $150,000 of investment through the program with the opportunity for further follow-on investment. Process: The proven Melt accelerator 4P Process is a structured, stage-gate/agile hybrid process that is the least-riskiest path to product development. Tools: Cutting edge Computer Aided Engineering Tools and Software for rapid prototyping and product development Services: Skills, experience and capabilities required throughout the product development lifecycle Coworking: Work in an industrial coworking space designed specifically for tech pioneers and their teams. Access advanced mechatronic and rapid prototyping equipment and the experts required to drive it all. Enjoy all the benefits of a virtual office – front desk services, meeting rooms, fast and secure wi-fi, coffee, printing, cleaning and storage.