CERI
AcceleratorNedlands · Pre-Seed–Seed · 10 people tracked
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Investment thesis
CERI was created by the Bass Family to build a more sustainable and diverse economic ecosystem in Western Australia, reducing reliance on finite natural resources. Inspired by founder Charlie Bass's background in the resources industry, the organization encourages WA researchers to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and fosters a startup culture in high-knowledge and high-value industries. Primarily funded by the Bass Family Foundation, CERI operates as a leading innovation hub offering programs, bootcamps, events and a dedicated CERI Fund to support the region's startups.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesBiotech ×2Deep Tech ×2Energy ×2Healthtech ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:Australia×2
Portfolio companies · 6 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeDigitais provides AI-powered solutions and custom implementations for enterprise clients seeking process automation and analytics.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareAustralia, AU
Rasoul Heajzi(Founder And Director)
Gene S is an Australian biotechnology company providing Next Generation Sequencing solutions and gene testing software to laboratories and healthcare providers for delivering pharmacogenomic results.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesNedlands, AU
Dr Suzanna Lindsey-Temple(Co-Founder | Chief Medical Officer (CMO))Dr Svetlana Baltic(Co-Founder | Chief Executive Officer (CEO))
Co-investorsPurpose Ventures
Developer of Stepsmart patented stem cell technology; CERI-incubated company acquired by ASX-listed NeuroScientific Biopharmaceutical Ltd.
Lixa develops NeoX, an antimicrobial technology targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria and biofilm fouling across pharmaceutical, industrial, food, and agricultural sectors.
AgTechBiotechDeep TechHealthtechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsMelt Ventures
WaveX develops floating structures for marine wave energy generation, validated through scale model tests and numerical simulation, and is moving toward a large-scale pilot ahead of pre-commercialisation.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioIsopogen WAacq. by NeuroScientific Biopharmaceutical
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWaveX · agencyreporter.com · Aug 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has CERI made?
- CERI has 6 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does CERI invest at?
- CERI invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does CERI focus on?
- CERI focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is CERI located?
- CERI is headquartered in Nedlands, AU.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamFEATURE INTERVIEW: Charlie Bass, Founder & Chairman, CERI
WA DEFENCE REVIEW · Charlie Bass
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