Astraeus Labs

Astraeus Labs is a dedicated software due diligence firm helping Australian organisations adopt AI safely and confidently. As AI applications accelerate across industries, Astraeus fills a critical gap in the ecosystem by verifying the quality, security and resilience of AI-enabled software.

Their service is designed to support both investors and non-technical founders. For investors, Astraeus assesses the depth and sophistication of the AI application layer in target businesses, identifying competitive advantages and risks. For founders, Astraeus provides independent validation of MVPs and digital platforms, helping them understand what’s needed to become investment ready.

Astraeus uses custom frameworks and experienced software specialists - not AI reviewing AI – to analyse hundreds of criteria across five categories. These assessments cover usability, maintainability, scalability, and risk, with clear recommendations to reach five-star quality.

All reviews are conducted onshore in Australia to minimise IP and sovereign risk. Astraeus also supports government-backed programs such as the FFIR Capability initiative, with multiple founder assessments underway.

Their approach helps businesses take the guesswork out of AI adoption, offering transparency into how systems work, what risks exist, and how to deploy AI securely without compromising data, processes or trade secrets.