CQUniversity
Grant in 2021
CQUniversity is an educational institution of higher learning with multiple locations throughout Australia.
Accounting for Nature
Grant in 2021
Accounting for Nature is a transparent, affordable, verifiable, and certifiable environmental accounting framework to inform better investment, policy, and management decisions in natural capital.
The Nature Conservancy
Grant in 2021
Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit dedicated to preserving lands and waters worldwide. With over 600 scientists and staff across 35 countries, they employ a collaborative approach to protect nature for the benefit of both people and wildlife.
Seabin is a company dedicated to creating innovative technology aimed at cleaning oceans and protecting the environment. Its primary product, the V5 Seabin, is a floating garbage bin that operates by moving with the tidal range to collect various types of floating debris, including macro and microplastics, oils, and pollutants. The device utilizes a submersible water pump that can displace up to 25,000 liters of water per hour. As water is drawn in from the surface, it passes through a catch bag that traps litter and debris, which can then be disposed of properly. By effectively removing waste from water bodies, Seabin promotes cleaner oceans and supports environmental sustainability.
Climate-KIC Australia
Grant in 2021
Climate-KIC Australia is a knowledge and innovation community established and funded by a national collaboration of private and public sector organisations. Climate-KIC Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that aims to link research, business, entrepreneurs, investors and government to drive transformational activities that unlock change at the speed and scale the climate challenge needs.
Opportunity International
Grant in 2021
Opportunity International is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing financial services to individuals living in chronic poverty, primarily in developing countries. The organization offers a range of products, including small business loans, savings accounts, and insurance, aimed at empowering both women and men to achieve financial independence. Additionally, Opportunity International provides training in basic business practices to help clients effectively manage their finances and grow their enterprises. By implementing innovative banking technologies, the organization seeks to drive sustainable economic development and improve the quality of life for underserved populations.
ClimateWorks Australia
Grant in 2021
ClimateWorks Australia connects research and action, in order to achieve system-level transformations and net zero emissions globally. They influence decision-makers who have the authority to reduce emissions on a large scale by acting as trusted advisors. It brings together and fosters connections with a global network of groups that support effective regulations, funding, and action to reduce emissions.
Original Power
Grant in 2021
Original Power is a small community-focused organization that aims to build the power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through collective action.
Immutep is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immunotherapies for cancer, leveraging the LAG-3 immune control mechanism to modulate T cell responses. Its lead program, eftilagimod alfa (efti), is a soluble LAG-3 activating protein evaluated in chemoimmunotherapy combinations for various cancers, and the company also develops additional LAG-3–related candidates including IMP761, IMP701 and IMP731, along with an autologous dendritic cell–based product CVac in clinical studies for ovarian cancer. Immutep pursues collaborations with major pharmaceutical partners to advance its portfolio and operates globally with research and development activities across multiple regions. The company aims to bring innovative immuno-oncology therapies to patients by harnessing LAG-3 to stimulate anti-tumor immunity or regulate immune responses, progressing its therapies through late-stage trials toward clinical use.
Ansarada is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions focused on information governance, catering primarily to organizations involved in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and other due diligence projects. The company offers a range of services, including virtual data rooms, board management solutions, asset lifecycle management, compliance management, and workflow management tools. Ansarada's virtual data rooms are recognized for their high security standards and are designed to facilitate safe and efficient business transactions. The company's clientele includes investment banks, legal and accounting firms, corporate advisers, and financial institutions across various regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Ansarada operates under a Software as a Service model, generating revenue through subscription and transactional usage fees.
hipages Group
Venture Round in 2014
hipages Group is a technology-enabled platform and service provider that connects homeowners with tradespeople to plan and execute home improvement projects. Through its online marketplaces, including hipages.com.au for home services and the directories Natural Therapy Pages and Pet Pages, the company serves three sectors by enabling consumers to post jobs and receive quotes while allowing providers to manage inquiries, quotes, payments, and ratings. The platform supports a streamlined workflow for sourcing local trade professionals, spanning electricians, builders, plumbers and related services, as well as practitioners in natural therapies and pet services. The business operates primarily in Australia, with a New Zealand presence, and derives the majority of its revenue from the Australian market. Headquartered in Sydney, hipages Group has grown through recognition for product innovation and rapid expansion of its digital lead-generation model.