Series A–Growth · 4 people tracked
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.
Team · 4 people
from curatedWhat they invest in
from 4 of 6 portfolio companiesCleantech ×3Climate Tech ×3New Materials ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Deep Tech ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:Australia×2
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 12 dated
Provides fully funded behind-the-meter clean energy solutions that help commercial and industrial businesses cut power costs and emissions with zero upfront capital.
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
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 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
Electric truck rollout, receiving a $22 million CEFC commitment.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSwarmFarm Robotics · roboticsandautomationnews.com · Oct 2, 2025
HydGene Renewables · hydgene.com · Jul 18, 2025
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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelRestoring The Great Cumbung
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The Green Room: Navigating investment in sustainable data centres
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The Tiwi Islands plantations project – Australia’s largest First Nations-led carbon initiative
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The Green Room: Modernising Australia's clean energy grid - Rewiring the Nation Fund update
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Webinar: Unlocking Australia’s Low Carbon Liquid Fuel future
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The pathway to shared prosperity: First Nations and sustainable finance
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