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The next must-have item for every family that goes on a holiday, visits relatives or needs a safe ultra-compact stroller solution. Invented by a travelling Mum! Globe Glider has been engineered to meet Australian and International Safety Standards.

Fixing Family Travel: Aussie Parents Behind Globe Glider's Open Equity Crowdfunding After $600K Early Investment Boost

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Josie & Ben have been developing this new product together from Castlemaine, VIC.
Josie & Ben have been developing this new product together from Castlemaine, VIC.

The world’s first fully reclining stroller-case combo hits manufacturing phase – and everyday investors can now own a stake.

When new mum Josie Stockdill took a solo flight with her baby (plus a pram, case, and overflowing nappy bag), she and partner Ben Newman realised there had to be a better way.

Their solution? The Globe Glider – the world’s first stroller-case with a full recline function and leg rest for infants to 17kg, to be certified with AS/NZS safety standards and designed to fit neatly in overhead on your flight.

After securing $600K in early investment and validating demand from exhausted parents worldwide, the Castlemaine-based startup has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Birchal (closing 29 May) to accelerate production and global expansion.

Why This Matters for Parents:

  • Solves the "3-Piece Nightmare": Replaces stroller, carrier, and carry-on with one 6kg, airline-compliant unit (boasting 21L storage).

  • Safe for Newborns: Only product of its kind with full recline + leg rest (0-2+ years).

  • Cost Saver: At $499 AUD, it will not be prohibitive to new mums. 

Why Investors Are Backing It:

  • Proven Demand: Baby goods is a massive industry, and more new parents and families are flying regularly to see family, for work and holidays. 

  • Global Gap: The $14B baby convenience market lacks all-in-one travel solutions.

  • Scalability: Funds will secure factory MOQs for Australian release, and then Asian/European expansion.

"We’ve been contacted by parents in Australia, Asia, America, and Europe who are desperate for a Globe Glider now," says Josie. "This campaign lets Aussie families everywhere be part of our mission to get out in the real world – not just as customers, but as owners."

Investment Details:

  • Campaign: Live NOW on Birchal until 29 May 2025.

  • Minimum Investment: $250.

  • Use of Funds: Manufacturing, securing bulk material orders, and fast-track international distribution.

  • Website https://www.birchal.com/company/globeglider 

Key Facts:

Stroller-case Invention by an Aussie mum for travelling with babies. The Globe Glider is a travel stroller and carry-on case all-in-one. The stroller mechanism folds neatly into the case lid, which stows easily into the plane's overhead compartment.

After securing $600K in early investment and validating demand from exhausted parents worldwide, the Castlemaine-based startup has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Birchal (closing 29 May) to accelerate production and global expansion.


About us:

Josie and Ben are the startup founders and parents. See more (including video) on https://www.birchal.com/company/globeglider 


Contact details:

Josie Stockdill & Ben Newman
Co-Founders, GlobeGlider
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
Phone: 0402 468 948
Website: GlobeGlider.com.au

The Globe Glider is a travel stroller and carry-on case all-in-one. The stroller mechanism folds neatly into the case lid, which stows easily into the plane's overhead compartment.
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The Globe Glider is a travel stroller and carry-on case all-in-one. The stroller mechanism folds neatly into the case lid, which stows easily into the plane's overhead compartment.

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The Globe Glider is a travel stroller and carry-on case all-in-one. The stroller mechanism folds neatly into the case lid, which stows easily into the plane's overhead compartment.
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