The funding comes after five years of bootstrapped development and positions the startup with a pre-money valuation of $2.5 million, aiming to reach 5,000 active users over the next 12 to 18 months.
Gold Coast Health-tech startup Able Digital Wellness has received its first capital injection since inception, raising $400,000 in seed funding from Perth-based venture capital firm PLT.
The funding comes after five years of bootstrapped development and positions the startup with a pre-money valuation of $2.5 million, aiming to reach 5,000 active users over the next 12 to 18 months.
Founded by entrepreneur Scott Chapman, Able Digital Wellness offers a content-driven platform that supports individuals with disabilities and primary carers by delivering tailored programs in exercise, nutrition, sports, and mental wellbeing. The platform operates both B2B and B2C models and also provides tools for disability service providers to improve staff retention.
Chapman cites personal experience as the inspiration behind the startup. “When my nephew moved into a disability house, there was little focus on preventative health, healthy eating, or physical activity,” he told Business News Australia. Able Digital Wellness was created to fill that gap, providing wellness programs co-developed with Queensland Academy of Sport, Advance Queensland, and Griffith University.
The platform delivers professional content, tracking, and reporting tools, enabling staff and family members to support healthier lifestyle choices for people with cognitive disabilities. “Our research shows that empowering staff with the right resources is key to improving wellbeing outcomes,” Chapman said.
Able Digital’s largest client, Aruma, supports 430 homes and 5,000 clients nationally, demonstrating the platform’s scalability and impact. Over the past two years, closed pilot programs have helped refine the platform and ensure it meets user needs effectively.
Looking ahead, Able Digital Wellness plans to expand globally, particularly to English-speaking countries such as New Zealand and the UK, leveraging its automated platform to scale efficiently. The company aims to achieve 5,000 active users within 18 months, with a long-term goal of reaching 10,000 global users in 24–36 months.
The startup’s growth strategy is supported by an advisory board including Dr. Dinesh Palipana, Queensland’s first quadriplegic medical intern, and Professor Elizabeth Kendall of The Hopkins Centre. The recent appointment of Tommy Trout, founder of WeFlex, as chief growth officer strengthens the company’s focus on delivering impactful, accessible wellness solutions for disadvantaged populations.
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