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Investment Update: Umps Health
Breakthrough Victoria has invested $2 million in Umps, using non-intrusive sensors and AI to monitor older adults at home,
Breakthrough Victoria Fellowship Program
INVESTMENT UPDATE BREAKTHROUGH FELLOWSHIP Breakthrough Victoria is excited to announce the launch of the Breakthroug...
Breakthrough Victoria Follow On investments
As Breakthrough Victoria present their third annual report, it is important to reflect on the progress made. Founded on...
Investment Update: Conflux Technology
Conflux Technology Sector: Advanced Manufacturing Breakthrough Victoria is investing $5 million in Conflux, an adva...
Investment Update: Viridian Renewable Technologies
Sector: Agrifood / Clean Economy Breakthrough Victoria is announcing a $2.5 million investment in Viridian Renewable T...
Investment Update: Number 8 Bio
INVESTMENT UPDATE NUMBER 8 BIO Sector: Agrifood / Clean Economy Breakthrough Victoria is investing $1.7 million in ...
Leading the Charge: Grant Dooley’s Instrumental Journey with Breakthrough Victoria
After three groundbreaking years at the helm, Breakthrough Victoria’s inaugural CEO, Grant Dooley, has announced his depa...
ESG in early stage companies
The Australian Investment Council recently published the inaugural ‘State of play: ESG in Venture Capital’ report coverin...
The 'Breakthrough' moments: JigSpace
JigSpace's journey began in 2015 in the unassuming front room of founder Zac Duff's house in Pascoe Vale South, in the No...
Investment Update: JigSpace
SECTOR: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES Breakthrough Victoria is investing AUD$4.4 million in JigSpace, leading the $13 million rou...
FY23/24 New Investment Summary
It’s been a big 12 months for Breakthrough Victoria, with 16 new companies supported by the BV Fund. In the last fiscal ...
Healthy people on a healthy planet
By Madeline Mitchell, Director of Agrifood The United Nations estimates the world population will increase to 9.7 b...
Investment Update: Amber Electric
SECTOR: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES In February this year Breakthrough Victoria invested into Amber Electric, a Victorian techn...
Media Release: Millibeam
03 July 2024 BREAKTHROUGH VICTORIA INVESTS IN RADIO CHIPSET INNOVATOR Breakthrough Victoria is investing $3 million in ...
Investment update: Millibeam
SECTOR: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES Breakthrough Victoria is investing $3 million in MILLIBEAM, an innovative Australian semico...
Liquid Instruments
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 BREAKTHROUGH VICTORIA INVESTS IN TEST AND MEASUREMENT INNOVATOR LIQUID INSTRUMENTS Breakthroug...
Investment update: Liquid Instruments
SECTOR: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES Breakthrough Victoria is investing $15 million in Liquid Instruments, a pioneering company ...
Investment update: Cerulea
CERULEA CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICIALLY OPENS Breakthrough Victoria today joined the Deputy Premier and Minister for Medical ...
World View investment
Breakthrough Victoria's response to its investment in World View, a global stratospheric sensing company, alongside other global investment firms.
Investment update: Neo-Bionica
See why BV is investing in Neo-Bionica and how the medtech company provides downstream support for early-stage neurotechnology research.
Neo-Bionica
BV is investing in medtech manufacturing company Neo-Bionica, offering device prototype development, clinical trials and initial production support.
Investment update: World View
Learn what World View's stratospheric exploration balloons can achieve in this article detailing BV's investment in the remote sensing technology.
World View
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in stratospheric exploration company World View to provide on-demand, high-resolution sensing services.
Investment update: Xefco
Learn more about Breakthrough Victoria's investment in Xefco and how Xefco's Ausora technology can deliver significant environmental outcomes.
Xefco
BV is investing in sustainable textile company Xefco whose technology allows the dyeing and finishing of fabric to be completed without water.
Investment update: RayGen Resources
See the facts and figures on our investment in RayGen Resources and learn why it is a great fit in the Breakthrough Victoria investment portfolio.
RayGen Resources
Investment in RayGen's solar PV and thermal water-based energy storage solution will fast track the transition towards clean sources of energy.
Investing in innovation
Hear about Breakthrough Victoria's history and mission to invest in innovation from this interview series with the Hon John Brumby AO himself.
Bygen
BV is investing in Bygen, a company producing sustainable and tailored activated carbon, a vital material for removing pollutants from water and air.
Media release 21 March 2024
Breakthrough Victoria explains its purpose, operations and future activities in this media release.
Breakthrough Victoria Celebrates Third Birthday
Our Chair John Brumby explains why the mission of supporting innovation is crucial and the difference Breakthrough Victoria makes for the state.
Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.
To mark International Women's Day 2024, we spoke to founder and CEO of Smileyscope Dr Evelyn Chan to learn about her founder journey.
Jupiter Ionics
BV is investing in Victorian company Jupiter Ionics which uses electrochemical cells to produce carbon-neutral ammonia, also known as green ammonia.
Amber Electric
BV is investing in Amber Electric whose technology allows more efficient use of renewable energy by offering dynamic wholesale prices to customers.
Aravax
BV is investing in Victorian biotech company Aravax who is developing synthetic peanut peptide vaccine as a therapy for people with peanut allergy.
Cyban
We are investing in Cyban, a Victorian medtech company developing a non-invasive device that continuously monitors oxygen levels in the brain.
What is BVUIP and what does it mean for the Victorian entrepreneurial ecosystem?
Learn what the BVUIP (Breakthrough Victoria – University Innovation Platform) is and how it can impact the Victorian entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Breakthrough Victoria becomes a signatory to the PRI
As signatory to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), we explain what it means and why it is important to us an investor.
Smileyscope
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in Smileyscope's medical grade virtual reality-based technology that makes needle procedures less scary for children.
Eden Brew
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in Australian company Eden Brew which produces animal-free dairy by emulating the proteins in cow's milk.
Atmo Biosciences
We are investing in Victorian MedTech company Atmo Bioscience who has created a gas-sensing capsule to help diagnose gastrointestinal disorders.
University Innovation Platform — September 2023
We've announced new investment partnerships worth $87 million with 5 universities to help increase research translation rates in Victoria.
Zena Sport
We are investing in Zena Sport who developed the most advanced impact protection vests for females in sports like rugby, basketball, soccer and AFL.
Navi Medical Technologies
We are investing in Navi Medical Technologies who is developing a medical device for administering lifesaving therapies to newborn babies and children.
Why impact matters
The rise of impact investing is fueled by expectations on companies to be more transparent about what they stand for and to be accountable.
Have market conditions changed Breakthrough Victoria’s mandate?
Changing market conditions are making it harder for early-stage companies to raise capital, but it’s not all bad news for local innovators and startups.
Have you got what it takes to pitch?
Learn what makes a good pitch when you're a founder looking to raise capital for your innovation and build your startup from scratch.
Tin Alley Ventures
Breakthrough Victoria has invested in the Tin Alley Venture Fund No. 1, in partnership with Tanarra Capital and University of Melbourne.
Eye clinical trials centre
Breakthrough Victoria is investing $10m towards preventing and curing eye diseases via a new world-leading eye clinical trials centre.
Cadmus
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in Melbourne EdTech company Cadmus used to support student learning and assessments at universities.
Quantum Australia Conference 2023
Our Director of Digital Technologies shares quantum technologies trends and innovations from the Quantum Australia Conference 2023 held in Sydney.
EvokeAg 2023
Our Director of Agri-food shares insights from EvokeAg 2023, APAC's AgTech industry conference, including current innovations and sector trends.
FLAIM Systems
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in EdTech innovation that will make firefighting training safer using immersive virtual reality technology.
DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality
Two amazing women share how we can crack the code and encourage innovation for a gender equal future beyond International Women's Day.
Quantum Brilliance
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in room temperature diamond-based quantum computing company Quantum Brilliance.
End of year message from the CEO
2022 has been a big year for Breakthrough Victoria. Find out what we've been up to this year from our CEO Grant Dooley.
Samsara Eco
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in Australian plastic recycling start-up Samsara Eco, which uses enzymes to break down plastics.
Smart Paddock
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in Smart Paddock’s Bluebell tag, the first reusable digital ear tag for livestock that is battery-free, lighter and durable.
Kite Magnetics Founder’s Journey
How do you take your big idea to the next level? Find out how Breakthrough Victoria is supporting start-ups like Kite Magnetics.
Infleqtion (formerly ColdQuanta)
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in United States quantum leader Infleqtion to turbocharge quantum discoveries in Victoria.
Kite Magnetics
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in Kite Magnetics's new light-weight motor technology that could transform the transport and consumer sectors.
Breakthrough Victoria Challenge Launch
The inaugural Breakthrough Victoria Challenge aims to drive investment in innovative solutions to address emerging environmental problems.
Keynote Speech at Bio Connections 2022
Read and learn the contents of Breakthrough Victoria CEO Grant Dooley's keynote speech from Bio Connections Conference 2022.
Seer Medical
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in MedTech group Seer Medical, an epilepsy home monitoring and management technology from Victoria.
Breakthrough Victoria – University Innovation Platform
We are supporting the growth of research commercialisation within Victorian universities over the coming years through a dedicated investment platform.
The University of Melbourne Genesis Pre-seed Fund
Breakthrough Victoria is launching the University of Melbourne Genesis Pre-Seed Fund to boost the commercialisation of university research.
Biotech Incubator
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in a new biotech incubator known as Jumar Bioincubator, located within Melbourne’s Biomedical Precinct.