List of Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds
Find a list of limited partnerships registered and conditionally registered as an Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds (AFOF).
Registered AFOFs
The following limited partnerships are registered with Innovation and Science Australia under s13‑1(2) of the Venture Capital Act 2002 as an Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds.
| Registered Partnership | Contact | Target Investment | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Oceans Vantage Private Equity Growth Fund, LP [ILP1700045] |
Mr Michael Tobin 3Oceans Vantage Private Equity Management Partnership, LP Level 25, Aurora Place 88 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8211 0477 |
The objective of the Partnership is to invest in VCLPs and permitted co-investments that are permitted to be held by an Australian fund of funds. The Partnerships aims to gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized businesses at the buyout and later expansion financing stages of private equity that have consistently delivered strong returns to investors. The anticipated investment horizon is between 4 to 6 years, depending on the terms of the underlying investments. | 19/10/2017 |
| Artesian Australian Venture Capital Fund 2, I.L.P. [ILP1800019] |
Mr Matthew Clunies-Ross Artesian Venture Capital Fund of Funds Management, I.L.P. Studio 4, Level 1 281 Brunswick Street Fitzroy VIC 3065 Phone: (03) 9288 9444 |
The partnership will gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of 500 plus startups with high growth potential though investments in 5 to 10 early stage venture capital limited partnerships. | 30/08/2019 |
| Artesian Venture Capital Fund of Funds, I.L.P. [ILP0000118] |
Mr Tim Heasley Artesian Venture Capital Fund of Funds Management, ILP Studio 4, Level 1 281 Brunswick Street Fitzroy VIC 3065 Phone: (03) 9288 9444 |
The Partnership expects to invest in 5 to 15 early stage venture capital limited partnerships that will together have interests in approximately 500 to 1,000 early stage companies. | 16/08/2013 |
| CSIRO Fund of Funds LP [ILP1600012] |
Mr Jack Steele CSIRO General Partner 2 Pty Ltd Riverside Corporate Park, Building 52 5 Julius Avenue North Ryde NSW 2113 Phone: (02) 9490 8260 |
The Partnership intends to support the commercialisation of technology innovations from CSIRO, universities and other publicly funded Australian research bodies by directly and indirectly investing in deep tech based ventures sourced from CSIRO and other Australian research institutions. | 1/03/2018 |
| Opus Venture Capital Fund of Funds [ILP1500001] |
Mr Guy Hedley Opus VCMP Level 11 95 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: 0438 655 158 |
The Partnership will invest in unconditionally registered venture capital limited partnerships and early stage venture capital limited partnerships and eligible companies. | 2/09/2016 |
| Pindari Capital SIV Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund II LP [ILP800030] |
Mr Edward Hewitt-Taylor Pindari Capital GP II VCMP Edward@pindaricapital.com.au Suite 4, Level 16 55 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 9958 9008 |
The objective of the Partnership is to invest in VCLPs and permitted co-investments that are permitted to be held by an Australian fund of funds. The Partnerships aims to gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized businesses at the buyout and later expansion financing stages of private equity that have consistently delivered strong returns to investors. The anticipated investment horizon is between 4 to 6 years, depending on the terms of the underlying investments. | 26/08/2021 |
| Pindari Capital SIV Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund LP [ILP1600020] |
Mr Stephen Li Pindari Funds Management GP VCMP stephen.li@pindaricapital.com.au Suite 4, Level 16 55 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 9958 9008 |
The Partnership will provide investors with the opportunity to invest in Australian venture capital and or private equity (VCPE) fund(s) registered under the early stage venture capital limited partnership or venture capital limited partnership programs. | 12/06/2018 |
| RAM Private Opportunities (AFOF) Fund [L0000582T] |
Mr Michael Christodoulou RAM Private Opportunities Management LP Level 46, Rialto South Tower 525 Collins St Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: (03) 8488 6992 |
RAM Private Opportunities (AFOF) Fund invests in VCLPs, ESVCLPs and other eligible co-investments. | 28/01/2022 |
| Salter Brothers Series H (AFOF) Fund, LP [L0000404R] |
Ms Cindy Seetoh Salter Brothers VCMP, LP cindy.seetoh@salterbrothers.com.au Level 9 477 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: 0488 101 086 |
The Partnership intends to target venture capital limited partnerships and early stage venture capital limited partnerships or (if permitted) certain eligible venture capital investments in Australia and gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized businesses with growth and free cash flow. The anticipated investment horizon is between 5 to 10 years. | 19/05/2017 |
| Stafford Growth Fund 5, LP [ILP1500004] |
Mr Stephen White and Mr Dan Bowden Stafford Growth Fund 5 66 Gloucester St Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 9252 9788 |
The Partnership offers diversification across multiple underlying funds, with an investment preference for growth private equity managers investing in established, profitable, companies. | 21/08/2017 |
| Vantage Private Equity Growth 3, LP [L0000419E] |
Mr Michael Tobin Vantage Private Equity Management Partnership, LP Level 50 120 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: (03) 8610 6595 |
The intention of the Partnership is to target venture capital or eligible venture capital investments permitted to be held by an Australian fund of fund in Australia. The Partnership aims to gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized business at the buyout and later expansion financing stage of private equity that have consistently delivered strong returns to investors. | 7/03/2017 |
| Vantage Private Equity Growth 4 LP [L0000529N] |
Mr Michael Tobin Vantage Private Equity Management Partnership, LP Level 50 120 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: (03) 8610 6595 |
The intention is to target venture capital limited partnerships and or eligible venture capital investments permitted to be held by an Australian Fund of Fund. The Partnership aims to gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized business at the buyout and later expansion financing stage of private equity that have consistently delivered strong returns to investors. | 12/02/2020 |
| Vantage Private Equity Growth 5, LP [ILP2100037] |
Mr Michael Tobin Vantage Private Equity Management Partnership, LP Aurora Place Level 39 88 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2001 Phone: (02) 9216 9053 |
The intention is to target venture capital limited partnerships and or eligible venture capital investments permitted to be held by an Australian Fund of Fund. The Partnership aims to gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized business at the growth, later expansion and financing stages of private equity that have consistently delivered strong returns to investors. | 18/07/2022 |
The Registration date refers to the date a Delegate of Innovation and Science Australia registered the AFOF, under s13-1(2) of the Venture Capital Act 2002.
Conditionally Registered AFOFs
The following limited partnerships are conditionally registered with Innovation and Science Australia under s13-5(2) of the Venture Capital Act 2002 as an Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds. The partnerships have 24 months to raise capital; otherwise their conditional registration automatically lapses.
| Registered Partnership | Contact | Target investment | Registration date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opus Venture Capital Fund 2 [ILP2200029] |
Mr Guy Hedley Opus VCMP guyhedley@stoicvc.com.au 1901, Gateway Building 1 Macquarie Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: 02 9182 7009 |
Unconditionally registered VCLP and ESVCLP funds and eligible companies | 28/06/2022 |
The Conditional registration date refers to the date a Delegate of Innovation and Science Australia conditionally registered the AFOF, under s13-5(2) of the Venture Capital Act 2002.