Minderoo Foundation

Minderoo Foundation, established in 2001 and located in Nedlands, Australia, is a nonprofit organization that operates as a venture capital firm and impact investor. The foundation focuses on empowering individuals and communities by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and kindness. It targets investments in various sectors, including healthcare, clean technology, education services, and environmental initiatives. Through its philanthropic efforts, Minderoo Foundation aims to generate positive social and environmental outcomes while addressing pressing global challenges.

Steve Burnell

Director, OceanOmics

Cronje Wolvaardt

Director

12 past transactions

Planet Protector Packaging

Series A in 2023
Planet Protector Group specializes in the manufacture and distribution of insulated packaging solutions created from 100% natural waste wool. The company aims to eliminate polystyrene from the packaging industry by offering sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Their products are designed for use in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, providing reusable, renewable, and thermally insulative options. By utilizing waste materials, Planet Protector Group enables its clients to adopt environmentally responsible practices while maintaining effective packaging performance.

FarmInsect

Series A in 2023
FarmInsect GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Bergkirchen, Germany, specializes in automated insect breeding systems. The company develops machines and IoT solutions that enable regional farmers to rear insects on-site for use as animal feed, primarily for chickens, pigs, and fish. This sustainable approach aims to replace imported soy or fishmeal with locally produced protein feed, thereby enhancing the efficiency of animal husbandry while reducing environmental impact.

Sustainable Screens Australia

Seed Round in 2023
Sustainable Screens Australia mission to inspire and enable productions to minimise their environmental impact.

FairSupply

Series A in 2022
FairSupply is a company specializing in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) data and consultancy services. It offers a cloud-based platform that enables businesses and institutional clients to identify and manage ESG risks within their supply chains. By leveraging advanced global ESG data providers, FairSupply delivers comprehensive insights that enhance supply chain visibility and support compliance efforts. This integrated approach allows clients to better understand and mitigate potential ESG-related challenges, ensuring responsible and sustainable operations.

Proximie

Series C in 2022
Proximie Inc., headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, operates a health technology platform that facilitates remote, real-time collaboration among surgeons worldwide. The company's core service enables surgeons to virtually attend operations via augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies. This allows them to visually guide complex surgeries, demonstrate techniques, and provide expertise remotely, thereby democratizing access to advanced surgical knowledge globally. Founded by Nadine Hachach-Haram in 2016, Proximie aims to enhance surgical outcomes and improve patient care through innovative telehealth solutions.

Her Black Book

Seed Round in 2022
Her Black Book is a curated Shopping & Discovery App, for women who love to shop. The chic platform enables shoppers to browse for their favourite brands, discover new products, great deals, and promos via discounts and Cashback features. HBB provides retailers a premium incentive destination that aligns with their brand's style and values and offers a digital magazine of styling tips and engaging content across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and business.

Getlabs

Series A in 2022
Getlabs, Inc. is a digital health company founded in 2018 and based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in at-home diagnostics. The platform enables healthcare organizations to send mobile phlebotomists to patients' homes for the collection of lab tests, vital signs, and advanced diagnostics. By facilitating these at-home appointments, Getlabs enhances patient adherence and addresses gaps in care through its nationwide, same-day service. The company aims to improve access to essential diagnostic services, effectively bridging the divide between virtual and in-person healthcare. With significant backing from major diagnostic laboratories, Getlabs is committed to expanding access to diagnostics for all patients, thereby supporting better health outcomes.

Mr. Green Africa

Series B in 2022
Mr. Green Africa Ltd is a Nairobi-based plastic recycling company founded in 2014, focused on addressing waste management challenges in Kenya. The company operates by collecting and converting post-consumer plastic waste into recycled materials, including various grades of rHDPE, rPP, and rPET pellets. By integrating informal waste workers and micro-entrepreneurs into a formal value chain, Mr. Green Africa promotes a sustainable approach to waste management, emphasizing the value of waste as a resource. The company sells pre-processed recycling materials that are traceable for their social and environmental impact, aiming to change perceptions about waste and foster a culture of recycling. Through its innovative and technology-driven model, Mr. Green Africa seeks to help businesses minimize the environmental impact of their plastic packaging while creating economic value for local communities.

Inrupt

Series A in 2021
Inrupt, Inc. is a technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2013, that operates an open-source platform designed to decentralize the web. Central to its offering is Solid, a platform that empowers users and organizations to separate their data from the applications that utilize it, allowing individuals to manage and secure their personal online data stores. This approach facilitates simultaneous access to various applications while maintaining data ownership and control. Inrupt's technology aims to fulfill Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s vision of a web that benefits everyone, enabling individuals to take charge of their data and providing organizations with opportunities to create value for their customers. The company serves a diverse clientele, including developers, organizations, and end users, fostering an open marketplace for innovation and collaboration.

Buildsafe Queensland

Grant in 2021
Buildsafe Queensland offers innovative height safety solutions, and provide a simple service that compliments the construction process.

Ena Respiratory

Venture Round in 2021
Ena Respiratory Pty Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Melbourne, Australia, focused on transforming the treatment and prevention of respiratory infections. Incorporated in 2020, the company develops synthetic innate immunomodulators aimed at preventing respiratory viral and bacterial infections. Ena Respiratory specializes in novel Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) receptor agonists that activate the innate immune system within the respiratory tract. This targeted approach allows for topical delivery to the airways, effectively preventing the dissemination of infections to the lungs. The company's innovations aim to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines and safeguard patients with pre-existing lung conditions from critical complications related to respiratory diseases.

Ena Respiratory

Venture Round in 2021
Ena Respiratory Pty Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Melbourne, Australia, focused on transforming the treatment and prevention of respiratory infections. Incorporated in 2020, the company develops synthetic innate immunomodulators aimed at preventing respiratory viral and bacterial infections. Ena Respiratory specializes in novel Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) receptor agonists that activate the innate immune system within the respiratory tract. This targeted approach allows for topical delivery to the airways, effectively preventing the dissemination of infections to the lungs. The company's innovations aim to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines and safeguard patients with pre-existing lung conditions from critical complications related to respiratory diseases.
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