Taronga Ventures

Taronga Group is an investment management firm based in Sydney, Australia, established in 2015. The firm focuses on venture capital and fund management, with a particular emphasis on the technology sector, including energy, utilities, infrastructure, logistics, and digital construction. Taronga Group aims to provide innovative solutions that create lasting value for investors and the communities it serves. In addition to its investment activities, the firm supports technology companies through initiatives like RealtechX, which connects them with corporates and government agencies. By concentrating on smart assets and data analytics, Taronga Group seeks to foster innovation and drive growth in the sectors it invests in.

Jonathan Hannam

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Avi Naidu

Co-Founder and Managing Director

29 past transactions

Ampd Energy

Series B in 2024
Ampd Energy focuses on creating energy storage systems (ESS) that support a transition to an emission-free future, particularly within the construction industry. The company develops advanced, compact, and connected battery solutions designed to replace diesel generators, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions at construction sites. By leveraging innovative battery technology, connectivity, and data science, Ampd Energy aims to optimize energy usage in industrial and construction sectors, promoting sustainability and enhancing operational efficiency.

Enteligent

Seed Round in 2024
Enteligent is a clean energy product company dedicated to enhancing the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) through the provision of efficient and cost-effective charging infrastructure for residential, commercial, and fleet applications. The company specializes in DC-powered energy sources, offering high-efficiency DC chargers that optimize EV charging operations. Additionally, Enteligent develops high-performance optimizer products that increase the effectiveness of solar energy by minimizing conversion losses associated with solar rooftop systems, which can otherwise result in significant energy loss. By focusing on innovative technologies, Enteligent aims to empower homeowners and businesses with sustainable energy solutions, promoting energy independence and reducing environmental impact.

Diraq

Series A in 2024
Diraq aims to redefine scalable quantum computing and bring practical commercial applications to the world via billions of qubits on a single chip, compared to the hundreds of qubits that exist today. The company will be an end-to-end quantum computing provider, offering quantum hardware and software as a full stack, cloud accessible service.

CarbonCure

Venture Round in 2023
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. offers innovative technology that allows concrete producers to sequester waste carbon dioxide (CO2) into their products, effectively transforming it into a solid mineral during the concrete manufacturing process. By sourcing CO2 from industrial emitters, the company enables manufacturers to create greener and stronger concrete without compromising on quality or price. This retrofit technology not only enhances the performance characteristics of traditional concrete but also helps producers tap into the growing green building market. CarbonCure's solutions are designed to provide material, environmental, and production advantages while reducing the overall carbon footprint associated with concrete production. The company, incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Canada, also supports its clients with marketing and environmental reporting services to strengthen their competitive position in the industry.

WINT

Series C in 2023
WINT is a company specializing in advanced water management solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to detect and stop leaks at their source. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, WINT's technology is employed in various settings, including commercial and industrial facilities, offices, homes, and apartments. By utilizing high-accuracy metering and sophisticated data analytics, WINT helps organizations prevent water damage caused by leaks, broken pipes, and malfunctioning water systems. Additionally, its solutions provide valuable insights into water usage, enabling customers to identify waste and reduce consumption by as much as 25%. WINT's innovations not only protect properties but also contribute to sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon emissions linked to water waste. Its services are particularly beneficial for real estate companies seeking to manage their portfolios more effectively.

Ampd Energy

Series A in 2023
Ampd Energy focuses on creating energy storage systems (ESS) that support a transition to an emission-free future, particularly within the construction industry. The company develops advanced, compact, and connected battery solutions designed to replace diesel generators, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions at construction sites. By leveraging innovative battery technology, connectivity, and data science, Ampd Energy aims to optimize energy usage in industrial and construction sectors, promoting sustainability and enhancing operational efficiency.

Enteligent

Seed Round in 2023
Enteligent is a clean energy product company dedicated to enhancing the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) through the provision of efficient and cost-effective charging infrastructure for residential, commercial, and fleet applications. The company specializes in DC-powered energy sources, offering high-efficiency DC chargers that optimize EV charging operations. Additionally, Enteligent develops high-performance optimizer products that increase the effectiveness of solar energy by minimizing conversion losses associated with solar rooftop systems, which can otherwise result in significant energy loss. By focusing on innovative technologies, Enteligent aims to empower homeowners and businesses with sustainable energy solutions, promoting energy independence and reducing environmental impact.

Darabase

Seed Round in 2023
Darabase is a platform that facilitates the creation, management, and monetization of location-based commercial content in both the physical world and the virtual metaverse. Established in 2019 and headquartered in London, the company collaborates with property companies worldwide to enhance their understanding of Property Digital Rights associated with their real-world and metaverse assets. Darabase's innovative platform supports outdoor media campaigns, allowing businesses to run permission-based augmented reality initiatives in prominent locations. The company has garnered recognition through its participation in prestigious growth accelerator programs, such as RealTechX and Aldar’s ScaleUp, and has attracted a diverse range of strategic investors including Taronga Ventures and Outlier Ventures. With operations extending to the USA, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East, Darabase aims to revolutionize the outdoor media landscape by integrating digital content with physical environments.

OpenSpace

Series D in 2022
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

WiredScore

Series B in 2022
WiredScore is the organization that created Wired Certification, an internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate. This certification assists landlords in designing and marketing buildings with superior digital connectivity, which has become essential for tenants in today's technology-driven economy. The Wired Certification seal signifies that a building has been independently assessed and meets high standards for connectivity infrastructure. Launched in 2013 in partnership with Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York, WiredScore has certified over 400 million square feet of office space across North America and Europe, including properties owned by leading landlords such as Blackstone, Brookfield, and Hines. More than 4 million tenants in over 1,400 buildings worldwide rely on Wired Certification as the benchmark for optimal office connectivity.

Trendspek

Series A in 2022
Trendspek is a provider of drone data solutions that empower asset managers to make informed decisions regarding their assets. The company offers software that generates 3D models from drone-captured inspection data, accessible through any web browser. This technology allows for complete visual inspections and the extraction of detailed insights without the need for physical site visits, making the process more cost-effective. By analyzing structural data and monitoring trends, Trendspek enhances predictive maintenance and allows users to compare different asset models side by side, thereby refining their understanding of asset conditions in a dynamic environment.

Darabase

Seed Round in 2022
Darabase is a platform that facilitates the creation, management, and monetization of location-based commercial content in both the physical world and the virtual metaverse. Established in 2019 and headquartered in London, the company collaborates with property companies worldwide to enhance their understanding of Property Digital Rights associated with their real-world and metaverse assets. Darabase's innovative platform supports outdoor media campaigns, allowing businesses to run permission-based augmented reality initiatives in prominent locations. The company has garnered recognition through its participation in prestigious growth accelerator programs, such as RealTechX and Aldar’s ScaleUp, and has attracted a diverse range of strategic investors including Taronga Ventures and Outlier Ventures. With operations extending to the USA, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East, Darabase aims to revolutionize the outdoor media landscape by integrating digital content with physical environments.

OpenSpace

Series D in 2022
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

Kepler Analytics

Series B in 2022
Kepler Analytics specializes in retail analytics technology that enhances the understanding of shopper behavior to improve customer experiences. The company employs innovative wireless sensors, which monitor foot traffic and detect unique shoppers both inside and outside retail environments. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Kepler Analytics offers real-time monitoring and forecasting capabilities, allowing retailers to make data-driven decisions that can boost sales and productivity. This approach equips retail managers with valuable insights, enabling them to optimize store operations and enhance overall performance.

Hubble.Build

Series B in 2022
Hubble is a digital technology company focused on the construction and engineering sector. It provides a construction management platform that streamlines the entire building lifecycle by digitizing, optimizing, and automating work processes. The platform integrates various management systems, including workforce, safety, quality, and production management, allowing for efficient tracking of machine, material, and financial data. By unifying all project stakeholders on a single platform, Hubble enhances data sharing and collaboration, ultimately enabling the construction industry to execute projects more quickly and cost-effectively. Its vision is to support an autonomous self-building future, contributing to the overall advancement and wealth generation within the sector.

Liftango

Series A in 2022
Liftango is a developer of a ridesharing and on-demand transport platform that focuses on optimizing transport systems to address climate change. The company assists organizations in planning, launching, and scaling shared mobility programs, thereby enhancing access to essential public transport services. By promoting more sustainable transport options, Liftango aims to help its clients achieve their carbon reduction goals and contribute to a sustainable, climate-positive future. Through its innovative solutions, Liftango empowers global organizations to implement effective shared transport systems.

Xandar Kardian

Series A in 2021
Xandar Kardian specializes in advanced occupancy detection solutions for smart building applications, employing a unique radar technology that achieves 99.9% accuracy in presence detection and people counting. Their proprietary system is the first commercial-grade occupancy counting solution capable of measuring foot traffic in open spaces, eliminating the need for traditional cameras. By analyzing micro-vibration patterns generated by human body movements, such as breathing and heartbeat, Xandar Kardian can continuously and autonomously monitor occupant wellness in various environments, including offices, factories, hospitals, and residential settings. This innovative approach ensures accurate monitoring without compromising privacy or requiring wearable devices, making it a valuable tool for enhancing safety and operational efficiency in diverse settings.

Voyage Control

Venture Round in 2021
Voyage Control Limited is a London-based company that offers a cloud-based platform designed for inbound logistics management. Established in 2009, the platform enables businesses to manage, optimize, and track freight deliveries efficiently. It serves various sectors, including construction sites, seaports, airports, and exhibition centers, by providing solutions for on-site logistics management, delivery scheduling, and resource allocation. Voyage Control enhances operational efficiency by reducing congestion, improving security, and fostering better communication among transport hubs. The platform also promotes environmental sustainability by minimizing resource waste, such as fuel and manpower, through early visibility of arriving traffic and synchronized operational activities. In 2015, over 25,000 businesses utilized the Voyage Control platform, completing more than six million miles of deliveries, reflecting its significant impact on logistics processes.

Ampd Energy

Series A in 2021
Ampd Energy focuses on creating energy storage systems (ESS) that support a transition to an emission-free future, particularly within the construction industry. The company develops advanced, compact, and connected battery solutions designed to replace diesel generators, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions at construction sites. By leveraging innovative battery technology, connectivity, and data science, Ampd Energy aims to optimize energy usage in industrial and construction sectors, promoting sustainability and enhancing operational efficiency.

Allume Energy

Series A in 2021
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on enabling rooftop solar energy access for multifamily housing and apartments. The company has developed the SolShare, the first hardware solution that allows a single rooftop solar installation to be utilized by multiple residents within the same building. This innovative technology is designed to respond to demand, maximizing benefits for residents while minimizing excess solar energy exports to the grid. Allume Energy's system facilitates the sharing of solar power among residents in multi-metered buildings, capitalizing on varying usage patterns to provide equitable access to clean energy, economic savings, and a reduction in carbon footprints. The company has successfully installed its SolShare technology in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Zerv

Series A in 2021
Zerv is a technology company that specializes in developing wireless unlocking devices that allow smartphones to communicate with various access readers. By providing a solution that bridges the gap between traditional access control systems and modern mobile technology, Zerv enables users to unlock doors and manage access without the need for costly and time-consuming updates to existing hardware. Their devices are designed to work with all access readers, offering seamless functionality while minimizing memory storage requirements, thus enhancing security. This innovative approach allows guests, tenants, and residents to securely access their locations using their smartphones, streamlining the process of mobile access.

Dash Living

Series A in 2021
Dash Living offers rental services and solutions for urban professionals. Dash offers panoramic all-inclusive rental options across over 1,000 units that they manage. Their mission is to create a global accommodation community through sharing economies and tech, empowering today's hyper-mobile, tech-savvy millennials to live in the expensive cities in the world.

CarbonCure

Venture Round in 2020
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. offers innovative technology that allows concrete producers to sequester waste carbon dioxide (CO2) into their products, effectively transforming it into a solid mineral during the concrete manufacturing process. By sourcing CO2 from industrial emitters, the company enables manufacturers to create greener and stronger concrete without compromising on quality or price. This retrofit technology not only enhances the performance characteristics of traditional concrete but also helps producers tap into the growing green building market. CarbonCure's solutions are designed to provide material, environmental, and production advantages while reducing the overall carbon footprint associated with concrete production. The company, incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Canada, also supports its clients with marketing and environmental reporting services to strengthen their competitive position in the industry.

Calumino

Convertible Note in 2020
Calumino is an Australian company, founded in 2014 and based in Sydney, that specializes in designing and developing advanced thermal imaging sensors utilizing optical micro technologies. The company has introduced a groundbreaking low-cost thermal sensor that enables intelligent sensing across various applications, including smart building management, fire detection, security, healthcare, and industrial monitoring. Calumino's sensors are distinguished by their superior signal-to-noise ratio and image stability, making them suitable for mass-market uses. These thermal sensors offer clients the ability to monitor human movement in real time while ensuring privacy, thereby enhancing safety and efficiency in diverse environments such as automotive, pest control, and other sectors.

OpenSpace

Series B in 2020
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

Calumino

Convertible Note in 2020
Calumino is an Australian company, founded in 2014 and based in Sydney, that specializes in designing and developing advanced thermal imaging sensors utilizing optical micro technologies. The company has introduced a groundbreaking low-cost thermal sensor that enables intelligent sensing across various applications, including smart building management, fire detection, security, healthcare, and industrial monitoring. Calumino's sensors are distinguished by their superior signal-to-noise ratio and image stability, making them suitable for mass-market uses. These thermal sensors offer clients the ability to monitor human movement in real time while ensuring privacy, thereby enhancing safety and efficiency in diverse environments such as automotive, pest control, and other sectors.

Switch Automation

Series A in 2019
Switch Automation Inc. is a global real estate software company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Australia, Asia, and Europe. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in providing solutions that enable property owners and facility managers to reduce operating costs, enhance energy efficiency, and improve occupant satisfaction. Its smart building platform integrates traditional building systems with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, allowing for real-time analysis, automation, and control of assets. Switch Automation serves a diverse range of industries, including commercial real estate, retail, grocery, and financial services, focusing on creating technology that prioritizes both people and the planet in building operations.

Ynomia

Seed Round in 2019
Ynomia aims to bridge the digital divide in the construction industry by providing a comprehensive technology solution that integrates the physical environment with digital IoT devices tailored for construction needs. The company specializes in developing sensors that enable location tracking and environmental monitoring, particularly in challenging and complex settings where network connectivity is limited. Ynomia's platform facilitates real-time communication and data sharing among construction teams, allowing them to efficiently locate materials, access information, and connect with team members both on-site and off-site. By integrating seamlessly with existing planning and productivity software, Ynomia enhances project tracking capabilities and empowers teams to leverage real-time data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.

Inspace XR

Seed Round in 2019
Inspace XR develops augmented and virtual reality software tailored for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. Their flagship product, River Fox, enables users to effortlessly create interactive, high-fidelity virtual reality experiences from CAD files with a single click. In addition to River Fox, Inspace XR offers a range of services under Inspace Studio, including CGI virtual tours, 360-degree inspections, 3D stack and analytics, CGI renders, CGI films, and fly-through services, enhancing visualization and engagement in AEC projects.
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