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.

Matthew Clunies-Ross

Managing Partner

Tim Heasley

Partner and COO

Felix Zhang

Partner

Past deals in Beer

BinaryTech

Seed Round in 2022
BinaryTech designs and manufactures devices and provides firmware-to-cloud software for asset tracking and monitoring. The company offers a holistic ecosystem comprising hardware, firmware, cloud algorithms, web platforms, and APIs that enable real-time data collection, processing and insights. It employs power-saving firmware and antennas and features a proprietary geolocation engine, a cloud processor, an IoT data store and data fusion and enrichment to generate actionable reports and alerts, giving businesses a comprehensive view of their data to improve operations, protect their reputation and gain operational insights across the organization.

BinaryTech

Seed Round in 2022
BinaryTech designs and manufactures devices and provides firmware-to-cloud software for asset tracking and monitoring. The company offers a holistic ecosystem comprising hardware, firmware, cloud algorithms, web platforms, and APIs that enable real-time data collection, processing and insights. It employs power-saving firmware and antennas and features a proprietary geolocation engine, a cloud processor, an IoT data store and data fusion and enrichment to generate actionable reports and alerts, giving businesses a comprehensive view of their data to improve operations, protect their reputation and gain operational insights across the organization.

HakkoBako

Venture Round in 2022
HakkoBako specializes in a smart fermentation device designed for professional chefs, facilitating the creation of distinctive flavors through consistent and controlled fermentation processes. Utilizing advanced thermodynamic technology and Internet-of-Things components, the device simplifies the fermentation of a variety of foods and beverages, including bread, cheese, salami, beer, yogurt, kombucha, and miso. By providing a reliable and user-friendly solution, HakkoBako empowers chefs to enhance their culinary creations with precision and ease.

Kegit

Venture Round in 2020
Kegit is a developer of innovative keg monitoring systems aimed at assisting breweries in efficiently managing their keg inventory. The company's application enables brewers to track their fleet of kegs, providing vital information such as alerts for leakages or unauthorized access. Kegit’s technology also monitors the status of kegs to ensure they are not left empty and tracks temperature conditions during storage and delivery. This real-time monitoring capability allows brewery operators to maintain quality control over their products and optimize their liquor supply, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency in the brewing process.
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