IP Group Australia

IP Group Australia is an Australian venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in science and innovation-focused businesses, with a primary focus on cleantech. Established in Melbourne with an additional office in Eveleigh, the company supports intellectual property-based companies aligned with government initiatives.

Ellen Gorissen

Investment Director, Physical Sciences

Liya Ma

Investment Analyst

Michael Molinari Ph.D

Managing Director

8 past transactions

ElectraLith

Series A in 2025
ElectraLith develops direct lithium extraction and refining technology to enable efficient and sustainable lithium production. Its technology uses electricity to extract and refine lithium, with the aim of lowering costs for both brine and hard rock producers and enabling production from a broad range of feedstocks worldwide.

Azaneo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Azaneo develops innovative electric weeding technology that uses microwave energy to treat weeds, reducing chemical usage and enhancing agricultural sustainability.

Hysata

Series A in 2022
Hysata is focused on advancing hydrogen electrolyzer technology to facilitate the production of green hydrogen, aiming to significantly reduce costs to below $2 per kilogram. This innovative approach is rooted in research from the University of Wollongong's ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, led by Professor Gerry Swiegers. The company’s electrolyzers operate by using electricity to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen, thereby supporting the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources. Hysata's initiatives are designed to play a crucial role in helping businesses achieve net-zero emissions and accelerate the global move towards environmentally friendly energy solutions.

Alimetry

Seed Round in 2021
Alimetry is a health technology startup located in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on creating innovative solutions for diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The company has developed a symptom-tracking and real-time gastric mapping monitoring device that investigates gastric function. This device senses the underlying motility of the stomach to identify the causes of common symptoms such as abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. By providing insights into GI health, Alimetry aims to enhance patient care and improve the management of gastrointestinal disorders.

Additive Assurance

Seed Round in 2020
Additive Assurance is a Melbourne-based company established in 2019, specializing in quality assurance solutions for metal additive manufacturing. The company focuses on laser powder bed fusion techniques and has developed a process monitoring system that integrates a mounted sensor package with software powered by machine learning algorithms. This innovative approach enables in-situ analysis, facilitating the rapid detection of faults and variations during the manufacturing process. By providing critical insights and quality control, Additive Assurance empowers industries such as aerospace, medical devices, energy, and defense to enhance the reliability and performance of their additive manufacturing builds.

CyaMast

Pre Seed Round in 2020
CyAmast Pty Ltd, established in 2020 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializes in IoT network security and analytics. The company offers solutions for passive detection and classification of IoT devices, providing unprecedented visibility and real-time monitoring. Its platform identifies, classifies, and profiles the behavior of IoT devices, enabling clients to swiftly detect and mitigate cyber risks in various sectors, including banking, data centers, and healthcare.

AMSL Aero

Series A in 2019
AMSL Aero is a developer of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The company designs aircraft intended to provide safe, fast, and environmentally friendly transportation for aeromedical, emergency services, and passenger markets. Its Vertiia model is capable of cruising at about 300 km/h and can travel up to 250 km on a fully electric battery before recharge, aiming to enable a new mode of point-to-point travel with reduced congestion. The company is also developing an autonomous two-seat aircraft designed to improve mobility by enabling high-speed air travel from any location with a suitable landing pad, offering a clean, low-cost alternative to ground transport.

CANOPUS Networks

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Canopus Networks Pty Ltd is an Australian company founded in 2018, specializing in software-defined networking and artificial intelligence technologies. The company focuses on providing solutions for internet service providers to effectively manage and isolate streaming video and gaming traffic, ensuring a consistent user experience during network congestion. Canopus develops a platform that offers encryption-proof network observability, enabling high-speed analysis of network flows. This platform is essential for telecommunications operators who need to monitor application and network performance amidst increasing data rates and encryption challenges. Canopus serves various sectors, including fixed operators, gaming, 5G mobile operators, live video streaming, business applications, security, and government entities.
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