Government of Australia
Overview
The Government of Australia acts as a strategic investor in the national economy by providing grants through various departments and agencies to foster innovation, research, and commercialization. Key bodies include the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). These entities manage numerous programs such as the Modern Manufacturing Initiative, the Industry Growth Program, and the Critical Technologies Challenge Program, which provide non-dilutive funding to support startups and established companies in strategic sectors like quantum technology, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
australia.gov.auInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerledger | Nov 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
| ProcurePro | Sep 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| DingGo | Feb 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Hadean Energy | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Functionly | Jul 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Government of Australia based?
Government of Australia is headquartered in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
When was Government of Australia founded?
Founding year information for Government of Australia is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Government of Australia have?
Government of Australia has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Government of Australia's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Powerledger, ProcurePro, DingGo, Hadean Energy, Functionly.
What was Government of Australia's most recent investment shown here?
Government of Australia's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Hadean Energy in 2024.
What sectors does Government of Australia focus on?
Government of Australia focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking.
What company stages does Government of Australia focus on?
Stage focus information for Government of Australia is not publicly available.
What is Government of Australia's AUM?
Government of Australia's assets under management are estimated between $307.8B and $354.9B.