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Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)

Government fundoperating company · company profile

Series A–Growth · 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

CEFC is Australia's government-backed specialist climate investor focused on reducing emissions on the path to net zero. It invests across the clean energy value chain—generation, storage, management and transmission—while offering discounted finance programs to help households and drivers adopt sustainable options. It also targets decarbonisation of farming, construction, manufacturing and mining, and backs emerging climate technology businesses. Through large-scale transactions and growth capital, CEFC aims to crowd in private capital and scale the businesses driving Australia's net zero transition.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Growth
Check
$5M – $30M
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$500M
Tracked investments
6

Team · 4 people

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What they invest in

from 4 of 6 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×3Climate Tech ×3New Materials ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Deep Tech ×1Hardware ×1

HQs:Australia×2

Investments · 6 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12023 · 12 dated

Agile Energy

Provides fully funded behind-the-meter clean energy solutions that help commercial and industrial businesses cut power costs and emissions with zero upfront capital.

Cleanawaycleanaway.com.auin

Cleanaway is Australia's largest waste management and solutions provider, offering integrated infrastructure and services focused on high-circularity and low-carbon waste handling for customers.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechAustralia, AU

HydGene Renewableshydgene.cominSep 2023

HydGene develops biocatalyst technology that converts biomass into fertilisers, fuels, and chemicals for industrial producers.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Dr Louise Brown(Chief Executive Officer)Prof Robert Willows(Chief Scientific Officer)Dr Kerstin Petroll(Chief Technical Officer)Dr Natalie Curach(Chief Commercial Officer)

Co-investorsAgronomicsNSW Clean Technology Innovation GrantsVirescent Ventures

Makomako.aeroin

MAKO develops Flightfilm, a biomimetic coating inspired by shark skin that reduces aerodynamic drag on aircraft to improve fuel efficiency and support Net Zero carbon goals in aviation.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsSydney, AU

Henry Bilinsky(CEO / Founder)

Co-investorsVirescent VenturesZero Infinity Partners

SwarmFarm Roboticsswarmfarm.comin𝕏Oct 2025 · $30M

SwarmFarm develops autonomous agricultural robots and an operating system for farming, aimed at enabling fully autonomous agriculture for farmers.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics

Andrew Bate(Founder)inJocie Bate(Founder)in

Co-investorsArtesianEmmertechTenacious VenturesAccess CapitalConexus Venture CapitalTribe Global Ventures

Zenobē Australia

Electric truck rollout, receiving a $22 million CEFC commitment.

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) invest at?
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)'s typical check size?
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) typically writes checks of $5M – $30M.
What sectors does Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) focus on?
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation.
Does Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) lead rounds?
Yes, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) leads investment rounds.

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