Kilara Capital

Kilara Capital is a venture capital firm based in Prahran, Australia, specializing in investments that promote environmental sustainability and social impact. The firm manages the Kilara Growth Fund, which focuses on sectors such as cleantech, consumer brands, future food, and circular economy. Kilara Capital is dedicated to supporting businesses that address critical challenges in carbon management, energy efficiency, and sustainable food production, aligning its investment strategy with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Through its targeted approach, Kilara Capital aims to foster innovation and growth in future-adaptive infrastructure while contributing positively to environmental markets.

Ben Krasnostein

Founder and Managing Director

10 past transactions

JET Charge

Series C in 2024
JET Charge specializes in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Australia. The company provides a range of EV products and services, including installations for domestic and commercial charging.

Loliware

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2015, Loliware is a materials technology company dedicated to replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable alternatives derived from seaweed. Its mission is to advance the planet towards a plastic-free, decarbonized future by developing products designed to disappear. The company's first product is a home-compostable, ocean-safe drinking straw, but its focus extends to six new products across various single-use plastic categories by 2023.

JET Charge

Series B in 2022
JET Charge specializes in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Australia. The company provides a range of EV products and services, including installations for domestic and commercial charging.

Tasman Environmental Markets

Private Equity Round in 2022
Established in 2014, Tasman Environmental Markets connects businesses with emission reduction goals to high-impact carbon offset projects. It specializes in global compliance and voluntary carbon markets, offering risk management solutions and technology integration.

Wattwatchers

Series B in 2021
Wattwatchers is a digital energy technology company that provides a low-cost network for energy management in homes and businesses. The company offers a suite of Class 1, all-IP metering and monitoring devices, along with co-developed software interfaces and cloud service management tools. Its systems can be installed in various configurations and operate in real-time, independent of utility infrastructures. The Wattwatchers AUDITOR series includes internet metering devices available in 3G and WiFi versions, designed to integrate seamlessly with alternative IoT communication platforms such as LoRaWAN. By enabling real-time observation and control of electricity consumption, Wattwatchers helps users identify and manage power-hungry devices, ultimately leading to reduced electricity bills and enhanced energy efficiency.

Grounded Packaging

Series A in 2021
Grounded Packaging manufactures a wide range of sustainable packaging products, including films, laminates, corrugated board, paper, labels, bags, pouches, and mailers. Incorporated in 2018, the company is based in Ponsonby, New Zealand.

Mosa Meat

Series B in 2020
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.

Amber Electric

Series A in 2020
Amber Electric Pty Ltd is an Australian company based in Melbourne, founded in 2017. It specializes in delivering electricity at wholesale prices, allowing customers to benefit from real-time pricing that reflects the availability of renewable energy. By encouraging users to consume electricity when it is cheapest, Amber enables significant savings while promoting the integration of renewable resources into the energy grid. The company also offers an online platform for bill payments and additional services, positioning itself as a facilitator for customers to actively engage with the changing dynamics of the electricity market.

Tasman Environmental Markets

Series A in 2019
Established in 2014, Tasman Environmental Markets connects businesses with emission reduction goals to high-impact carbon offset projects. It specializes in global compliance and voluntary carbon markets, offering risk management solutions and technology integration.

Climate Friendly

Funding Round in 2019
Climate Friendly is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable land use practices. The company provides carbon farming support services aimed at regenerating landscapes and assisting farmers, foresters, and traditional custodians in their efforts to achieve a zero net emission Australia. By focusing on large-scale impacts, Climate Friendly helps clients lower their emissions while also delivering economic, social, and environmental benefits. Its activities are centered on fostering a sustainable land sector that not only addresses climate change but also enhances the well-being of communities involved in land management.
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