Artesian VC

Artesian VC is an alternative investment management company that specializes in early-stage venture capital, particularly in the clean energy sector. Established in 2004 after spinning out from ANZ Banking Group, the company has evolved to manage a range of specialized funds, with a focus on seed and follow-on investments in startups sourced from approved accelerators, incubators, and academic programs. Artesian's investment strategy emphasizes partnerships with leading organizations in the startup ecosystem, enabling it to identify and support high-potential ventures. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, New York, London, and Singapore, the company has built a global presence and has successfully raised over AUD 255 million for its various funds. Additionally, Artesian has expanded its reach through initiatives like its China VC Fund and plans for a Southeast Asia VC Fund, underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation in diverse markets.

Felix Zhang

Partner

Past deals in Guatemala

Coffee Exchange

Venture Round in 2022
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.

Coffee Exchange

Seed Round in 2021
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.

Coffee Exchange

Seed Round in 2019
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.

Coffee Exchange

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.
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