Victorian Clean Technology Fund
We invest in and assist the commercialisation of novel clean technologies
The Victorian Clean Technology Fund (VCTF) is a venture fund which invests in and assists the commercialisation of novel clean technologies.
VCTF is a fund that provides financial and management support for early stage enterprises
It generally invests at the pre-seed and seed funding phases where traditional venture capital sources are not readily available. VCTF may invest directly in projects or take an equity position in the enterprise. Originally funded by the Victorian Government, investments should provide a tangible benefit to Australia in addition to VCTF’s clean tech focus.
What We Invest in
While VCTF is a not-for-profit organisation, the requirement to reinvest returns from the fund means that investments with a clear commercial return and exit strategy will be preferred.
Generally, VCTF will seek to co-invest with other sources of funding in order to leverage its investment. Although flexible, typically initial funding from VCTF is less than $1m, however there is potential for follow-on investment for promising enterprises.
Our Board
The Board of Victorian Clean Technology Fund acts as the fund’s investment committee. The Directors have significant experience in both energy and early stage commercialisation.