Sparking change, igniting impact: Electrifi Ventures is powering the future of climate tech.
At Electrifi Ventures, we have a vision and mission to change the world. We believe that this change begins with innovation. That's why we're committed to backing climate tech startups that are transforming industries and driving progress with bold ambitious plans. By investing in visionary founders who are creating innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges, we can spark change for a brighter, cleaner future
Register Your Interest
Register your interest with Electrifi Ventures. Select below to register your interest as a investor, founder or potential partner. For investors click to register your interest via our Australian Angels syndicate.
Why Now
We believe that mitigating the risks of climate change is not only our responsibility as custodians of the planet, but it will be the greatest economic opportunity of our generation. It will require thousands of businesses across all parts of the economy to build innovative solutions and new ideas to solve this problem.
This revolution is already underway… The Climate Tech space is attracting some of the world’s brightest minds, from Bill Gates, to Al Gore, to Greta Thunberg, to Mike Cannon-Brookes and Elon Musk. Some of the most ambitious entrepreneurs of our time are devoting their lives to help find solutions. Our role is to find them.
Globally, the Climate Tech space is one of the fastest-growing investment segments, and Australia is about to follow that lead:
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In the US, there’s been a 210% growth in investment year-on-year, while the average deal size has quadrupled (PWC).
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In Europe, Climate tech is the fastest growing vertical with the ecosystem now worth over $100B, doubling its value since 2020 (Dealroom).
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In 2021 climate tech companies globally raised more than enterprise software (Technation).
Our Focus / Mandate
The investment thesis of the syndicate is underpinned by strong tailwinds caused by the following macro drivers:
Global Trend to Decarbonise and move to Net-Zero
Groundswell in environmentally conscious consumers
Surging Corporate interest and demand for ESG and Impact Investment Assets
The Team
Electrifi Ventures is a small but passionate team with a strong track record of founding several market leading businesses as well as investing in winning teams. Our team have all had a long-term, dedicated focus working in, and supporting clean energy and Climate Tech businesses, with an exceptional understanding of this space. We work closely with startups and founders to assist in building, optimising and executing their strategic plans. This focus and leverage differentiates our approach and adds significant additional value to investors and founders by providing real and tangible support to portfolio companies. Through our extensive network within the Climate Tech space we also open doors and create industry connections to accelerate growth and new opportunities.
Following are our core team members:
The Electrifi Advantage
We are more than just a side hustle and believe that we provide both investors and startups with a unique and superior approach to syndicate investing:
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Formal Investment Committee (IC) to ensure all deals have been thoroughly vetted and meet our mandate and investment requirements.
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Strong advisory skills and experience adding significant additional value to investors and founders by providing real and tangible support to portfolio companies.
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Been there, done that: Our team has founded several companies, with some great exits and some epic failures. We have also invested in some of the best Climate Tech businesses in Australia and globally.
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Global Access: We aim to give investors access to the best investment opportunities in Australia, New Zealand and Globally.
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Skin in the Game: We invest alongside you and put our money where our mouth is. We aim to invest a greater percentage in each deal than most other syndicate leads typically would.
Why Join?
Why invest in Climate Tech Startups?
Follow the smart money
With 25% of all VC funds being invested in Climate Tech in 2022, if you’re not allocating capital to Climate Tech in 2023 – you’re missing out. Don’t be left behind in one of the fastest growing investment classes globally.
Returns potential
Climate Tech firms in Europe have doubled in value since 2020, with Australian start-ups likely to follow on a similar trajectory. Gain access to start-ups with a groundswell behind them.
The world needs you
To really solve the climate crisis, it will require thousands of bold, ambitious founders to make it their life’s work to find solutions. These founders will need angel funding to get them off the ground.
Stand-Up and make a difference
When you sit down with your kids, family or friends – you can know that you are investing in a future that is brighter for everyone and be proud that your money is changing the world for good.
Requirements
Commitment to invest required: None.
Fees to join: None.
For sophisticated investors who are looking to invest in companies at the forefront of solving the climate challenge and significantly scale at the same time. Subject to confidentiality, some investments may be via invitation only.
Our focus is early-stage Climate Tech, which means the timeframe to liquidity or an exit may be some time. However, this also presents significant potential to achieve exceptional investment returns. This space is our team’s life mission, so we’re in it for the long haul with the goal of some big wins along the way – we hope you join us on that journey too.
