Venture Capital

CSIRO Innovation Fund

Investment Details

Investor Type
Venture Capital

Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital

Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Growth

Geographical Focus
Australia

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Space
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Environmental Services
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Resources
  • Defence

Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 5,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 2016

The CSIRO Innovation Fund is a venture capital fund established to invest in early-stage deep technology startups and spinouts originating from Australia's publicly funded research sector. Managed by Main Sequence Ventures, the fund focuses on translating scientific research into commercial ventures that address global challenges.

The fund's investment strategy targets sectors such as technology, healthcare, energy, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, environmental services, defence, space, resources, transport, education, financial services, media, retail, and tourism. It provides funding at various stages, including seed, early stage, and growth, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $5 million.

Since its inception, the CSIRO Innovation Fund has supported numerous companies, contributing to the creation of deep technology jobs and the development of innovative solutions across multiple industries. Its portfolio includes companies like Samsara Eco, Quasar Sat, Emesent, Q-CTRL, and MGA Thermal, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation and commercializing research outcomes in Australia.

Requirements
  • Deep technology focus
  • Connection to publicly funded research sector
  • Early-stage development
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Portfolio Companies
  • Samsara Eco
  • Quasar Sat
  • Emesent
  • Q-CTRL
  • MGA Thermal
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