Virescent Ventures
Overview
Virescent Ventures is Australia's largest and most active dedicated climate technology investor, focusing on companies that address significant sources of emissions. Born out of the Clean Energy Innovation Fund under the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), the firm manages a portfolio exceeding $260 million, supporting 33 innovative climate tech businesses and funds. Their investment strategy spans from pre-seed to late-stage growth capital, emphasizing deep tech and business model innovations in both software and hardware sectors. The firm's portfolio includes companies like Hysata, JET Charge, and Loam Bio, reflecting its commitment to advancing the clean energy transition, electrifying the economy, and fostering sustainable agriculture. Virescent Ventures aims to deploy over $200 million into climate technologies, with a particular focus on sophisticated and wholesale investors, to further catalyze private sector investment in Australian climate tech opportunities. Virescent Ventures' investment philosophy is centered on maximizing both emissions reduction and commercial outcomes. By partnering with leading public and private institutions, including cornerstone investors like Westpac and the CEFC, the firm has established a strong track record in the climate tech sector. Their approach combines financial expertise with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the transition to a sustainable, lower-emissions global economy. This strategy has enabled Virescent Ventures to support a diverse range of Australian businesses poised to play a key role in achieving the nation's net-zero ambitions. The firm's leadership team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to driving innovation and growth in the climate tech sector. Their collective expertise spans various industries, including clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and technology, positioning Virescent Ventures as a pivotal player in accelerating the global transition to a net-zero economy. Through strategic investments and active support, Virescent Ventures continues to contribute significantly to the development and scaling of climate technologies in Australia and beyond.
Investment Focus
- Innovative climate technology solutions
- Strong potential for emissions reduction
- Scalable business models
- Experienced founding teams
- Alignment with net-zero objectives
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Virescent Ventures invest in?
Virescent Ventures invests in Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, ICT, Mobility and Food and Agriculture, and is based in Victoria, Australia. Virescent Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Virescent Ventures invest at?
Virescent Ventures backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.
Which regions does Virescent Ventures invest in?
Virescent Ventures invests across Australia.
Who are the partners at Virescent Ventures?
Team members listed for Virescent Ventures include Kristin Vaughan (Managing Partner) and Ben Gust (Managing Partner).
What companies has Virescent Ventures invested in?
Virescent Ventures's portfolio includes Hysata, Downforce Technologies, Amber, MicroTau, AgriWebb, JET Charge, Loam Bio and All G.
How do I contact Virescent Ventures?
Virescent Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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