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Venture Capital

Venture Capital

Whether you are a fund manager wishing to establish a venture capital partnership, an investor looking to invest in Australia's venture capital market, or seeking venture capital for your business, you can benefit from these programs.
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Programs

Grants & Programs

Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLP)

Grants & Programs
Learn about the tax benefits available for fund managers and investors.
Grants & Programs

Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (VCLP)

Grants & Programs
Learn about the tax benefits available for fund managers and eligible foreign investors.
Grants & Programs

Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds (AFOF)

Grants & Programs
Learn about tax incentives available to Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds (AFOF) fund managers and investors.
Grants & Programs

Pooled Development Funds (PDF)

Grants & Programs
The PDF programme helped raise capital and make equity investments in SME Australian business.
Grants & Programs

Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF)

Grants & Programs
Get funding to develop your biomedical discoveries into a commercial success.
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Information for registered partnerships

Learn how to manage your reporting, maintain your partnership and get support throughout your journey.
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Program news and updates

Venture capital newsletter

Subscribe to the free venture capital newsletter to keep up to date with all the latest news and events.
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Events and information sessions

Events and information sessions to help you understand our venture capital programs.
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Other Australian Government support

Pitch for venture capital

Learn how to best prepare when seeking venture capital. Get tips on things you can do before you start to maximise your chances for a successful outcome.
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Tax incentives for early stage investors

The Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) tax incentives for early stage investors program helps to connect early stage innovation businesses with investors who have funds and business experience.

Registered venture capital funds

List of Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships

Find a list of registered and conditionally registered Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships.

List of Venture Capital Partnerships

See the list of registered and conditionally registered Venture Capital Limited Partnerships.

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).

Venture capital statistics

Venture Capital Dashboard

Find key statistics on Australian venture capital funds and investments registered under the Venture Capital Act 2002.

Australian Investment Council

Find industry-specific data on private capital investment in the domestic market.

Customer stories

Blackbird Ventures – supercharging Australia’s most ambitious founders

Learn how Blackbird Ventures supports the Australian start-up community.

Right Click Capital – making investment ‘sweeter’

The tax offset provided through ESVCLPs sweetens investment opportunities.

Giant Leap Fund – blending profit and purpose for maximum return to investors

Discover how Giant Leaps supports environmental, social and sustainable start-ups.
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