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CSIRO Innovation Fund

Venture Capital New South Wales, Australia ·Founded 2016

Overview

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.

Investment Focus

Deep technology focus
Connection to publicly funded research sector
Early-stage development

Portfolio Companies

MGA ThermalQ-CTRLSamsara EcoQuasar SatEmesent

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What sectors does CSIRO Innovation Fund invest in?

CSIRO Innovation Fund invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Media and Retail, and is based in New South Wales, Australia. CSIRO Innovation Fund is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.