Artesian

Artesian Capital Management is an investment firm based in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and London. Founded in 2004, it specializes in direct investments in seed, angel, startup, and early to late-stage technology companies, as well as fund of funds investments in venture capital. The firm focuses on clean energy startups through its dedicated seed fund, which invests in companies from approved accelerators and incubators. Artesian has developed a robust portfolio, managing over AUD 255 million in various specialized funds, including those targeting credit arbitrage and relative-value strategies. The firm prioritizes investments in Australia, China, and Southeast Asia, partnering with top-tier accelerators, incubators, and university programs to identify promising ventures.

Richard Case

Managing Director

Matthew Clunies-Ross

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Stuart Fox

Managing Partner

David Gallagher

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

Tim Heasley

Managing Partner

Pankaj Khanna

Chief Financial Officer

Vicky Lay

Managing Director

Huay Mei Lee

Head of Operations and Investor Services

John McCartney

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Tam Nguyen

Fund Administration and Investor Relations Professional

Gilles Planté

Managing Partner

Kurt Tan

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

Catherine Valeni

Manager, Funds Administration and Investor Services

Past deals in AgTech

SenseGrass

Angel Round in 2021
SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company specializing in Internet of Things devices and artificial intelligence solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2017 and based in Fremont, California, SenseGrass develops a soil intelligence platform that integrates multispectral cameras and aerial drone sensors for effective farm management. The company's offerings include tools for nutrient and carbon management, process automation, and crop monitoring, which help farmers optimize fertilizer usage and improve crop yields. Its solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including farming companies, farmland owners, crop insurance providers, government departments, and various agricultural sectors such as vertical farming and animal husbandry. By leveraging advanced technologies like nano-satellite mapping and mobile applications, SenseGrass aims to enhance sustainable farming practices and overall plant health management.

SwarmFarm Robotics

Venture Round in 2020
SwarmFarm Robotics Pty Ltd designs and develops agricultural robots and robotic machinery for orchards, grain, cotton, and turf farms. The company's products include Agbot 1, an automous RTV; SwarmBot 1, a three wheeled single drive machine; and SwarmBot 3, a robot for commercial spraying; and Indigo, a robotic machinery for mowing and slashing. SwarmFarm Robotics Pty Ltd was founded in 2012 and is based in Emerald, Australia.

Growave.ag

Seed Round in 2019
Growave is an Agtech startup company offering herbicide free weed management.

Agrolabs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Agrolabs Limited specializes in developing sensor telemetry solutions for horticultural farmers, focusing on enhancing greenhouse productivity and efficiency. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Hong Kong and Dnipro, Ukraine, the company offers products like Agrolabs W-Sens, which provides real-time analytics on crop growth performance, and Agrolabs B-Control, designed to enhance pollination through automated controls and bee activity monitoring. Utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) and predictive analytics, Agrolabs enables farmers to gain insights into crop data, thus facilitating informed decision-making. By integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into traditional growing practices, Agrolabs aims to improve cost efficiency, yield quality, and overall crop refinement, allowing farmers to have comprehensive control over their growing processes.