Waratah Seed-1 is Australia's first commercial ride-share satellite mission, launched on 16 August 2024 via SpaceX's Transporter-11 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Developed by the Waratah Seed Consortium - led by CUAVA at the University of Sydney and supported by the NSW Government - the 6U CubeSat aimed to provide spaceflight qualification opportunities for New South Wales startups and research institutions. Carrying nine payloads from five startups and three universities, including technologies like perovskite solar cells, edge computing, electrical-permanent magnetorquers and biodegradable testing materials, the mission successfully demonstrated the functionality of these innovations in orbit. Eight of the nine payloads were fully commissioned and performed desired experiments/demonstrations, with data received at ground stations, and the satellite remained operational for over 10 months. This mission not only validated emerging Australian space technologies but also fostered collaboration across academia, industry, and government, marking a significant milestone in the nation's space capabilities.