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Dragonfly Enviro Capital

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Sydney · Series A–Growth · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Dragonfly focuses on climate and environmental investment, prioritising selective early-stage growth equity in scalable environmental businesses that have differentiated IP, proven commercial traction, and a clear pathway to profitability. The firm believes the key gap is not innovation but action: proven technologies and platforms already exist and require capital to reach scale. By directing disciplined capital toward market leaders that remain underfunded at critical growth stages — noting more than 700 climate and environmental companies operate in Australia — Dragonfly aims to accelerate nature-positive solutions through critical growth phases while delivering strong returns for both people and the planet.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Growth
HQ
Sydney, AU
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
AUM
$45M
Tracked investments
12

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website & curated
Nigel Sharp· Executive Chairperson

Founder and driving force behind Dragonfly and the Tiverton-Rothwell Regen Ag Fund, with a 30-year background as a qualified valuer and senior roles in property funds management and development. From a farming background near Geelong, Victoria, he is a leading figure in Australian impact investing with a long history in agriculture and biodiversity conservation.

Matthew Kelly· Chief Executive Officerin

Executive leader with 20+ years across Australia and the UK, a qualified accountant and MBA specialising in strategy, growth and operational performance. Joined Dragonfly in 2022 as Investment Manager, leading portfolio development, transaction execution and strategic growth.

Gökhan Kula· Director | Board memberin

Gökhan Kula is Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at ALPS Family Office AG, where he works as a fund manager and asset allocation strategist. He manages the MYRA Solidus Global Fund, a global defensive multi-asset fund, and the MYRA US Equity Fund, a concentrated US equity fund. He is the author of "Beyond Smart Beta: Index Investment Strategies for Active Portfolio Management" and has received recognitions including the Citywire Germany Portfolio Manager 2025 Award and the Goldener Bulle 2024.

Cathy Bonanno· Finance Manager

Qualified accountant and registered BAS Agent with over a decade in finance management, specialising in service-based environmentally focused industries. Establishes internal controls and resolves complex accounting issues for Dragonfly and its portfolio companies.

Chris Wade· Senior Advisor & Investment Advisory Panel Chairperson

Investment and funds management professional with nearly 25 years in private equity across climate tech, energy transition and impact sectors, including senior roles at NAIF, CEFC, Deutsche Bank, AMP Capital and Macquarie Bank. Holds multiple non-executive director and investment committee roles and lectures at the University of Queensland.

Giles Gunesekera OAM· Non-Executive Director

Business leader with 30+ years in financial services, impact investing and governance, and Founder & CEO of Global Impact Initiative. Recognised for ESG and impact investment expertise, he has advised regulators, central banks and the United Nations, and received an Order of Australia Medal in 2023.

Luke Jose· Investment Advisory Panel Member

Director at family office Octal Capital and a Chartered Accountant with entrepreneurship, corporate advisory and private investment experience. Previously founded and scaled technology and e-commerce ventures, supporting Dragonfly's investment decisions and portfolio development.

Meg Wright· Marketing Managerin

Marketing and impact professional with a decade of experience in social entrepreneurship, impact measurement and event hosting. Heads Dragonfly's marketing, community impact and events, and supports portfolio brands with marketing strategy.

Silva Seferian Jacotine· General Counsel

Corporate, commercial and investment funds lawyer with over 25 years of experience in Australia and the Cayman Islands, advising boards on legal, risk, compliance and company secretarial matters. Recognised by Who's Who Legal: Private Funds as a leading private funds formation and regulatory lawyer.

Steph Swan· Non-Executive Directorin

Chartered Accountant with over a decade of global finance, strategy and transformation experience, including senior roles at PwC, Deloitte, WeWork and The Siegfried Group. Serves on Dragonfly's board with a focus on biodiversity, governance and environmental solutions.

What they invest in

from 9 of 12 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×7Climate Tech ×7AgTech ×3Impact & Social Good ×3Construction Tech ×2Deep Tech ×2Energy ×2PropTech ×2

HQs:Australia×8

Investments · 12 tracked

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Downforce Technologiesdownforce.techin

Downforce Technologies operates a data-driven platform that measures soil organic carbon, soil health and biodiversity using high-resolution remote data instead of physical soil sampling.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Co-investorsEquatorPerivoli InnovationsVirescent Ventures

Jet Zero Australiajetzero.com.auinMar 2024 · $19.1M

Jet Zero develops sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Australia to support regional economies, fuel security, and decarbonization in the aviation and transport sectors.

CleantechClimate TechEnergySydney, AU

Co-investorsAirbusIdemitsu Kosan

Melbourne Skyfarmmelbourneskyfarm.com.au

Melbourne Skyfarm is an inner-city rooftop urban farm project that uses the Australian-made Biofilta Foodcube system to grow food, support biodiversity, and provide a space for community, education, and storytelling about nature and sustainability.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodMelbourne, AU

Brendan Condon(Director, Melbourne Skyfarm)in

BoardNigel Sharp(Director, Melbourne Skyfarm)in

National Renewable Networknrn.com.auin

NRN appears to operate a smart grid or energy program that pays participating hosts a monthly "Smart Grid Credit" applied directly to their bill, with quarterly reviews to adjust payments to market rates.

CleantechEnergyPropTech

Co-investorsImpact Ventures Management Pty LtdInvestible Climate Tech FundMelt VenturesEcotone PartnersVirescent Ventures

Northstar Impact Fundsnorthstarimpact.com.au

NorthStar Impact is an impact investment firm that allocates capital to companies whose products or services address social and environmental challenges, and measures and reports on the resulting outcomes alongside financial returns.

Climate TechImpact & Social Good

Our Traceour-trace.comin𝕏

Trace is a climate disclosure platform that helps businesses measure, report, and reduce emissions and produce audit-ready disclosures under ASRS S2, AASB S1, and ISSB frameworks.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnknown - likely Australia, AU

Cat Long(Co-Founder, CEO)Joanna Auburn(Co-Founder, CPO)inCarlos Martinez(CTO)in

Co-investorsAntlerThe Fund

Pacific Biotechnologies Australiapacificbio.com.auin

Pacific Bio develops a macroalgae-based wastewater treatment system that removes pollutants and nutrients while sequestering carbon, producing clean water suitable for reuse.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechEast Melbourne, AU

Sharp Daysharpday.com.au

Sharp Day is a specialist biodiversity and climate advisory and investment firm that helps organisations meet ESG objectives through nature-positive projects such as new towns, urban regeneration, and environmental frameworks.

CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechImpact & Social GoodPropTechSouth Melbourne, AU

Nigel Sharp(Co-Founder)Mike Day(Co-Founder & Director)

The Water and Carbon Groupwaterandcarbon.com.au

Water and Carbon provides ecologically based wastewater treatment and PFAS extraction technologies for environmental and utility industries in Australia.

CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechNot stated, AU

Jim Hunter(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures Ag

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Anakie LongviewMelbourne Impact HubMt Rothwell Biodiversity Solutions

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Dragonfly Enviro Capital made?
Dragonfly Enviro Capital has 12 tracked investments.
What stage does Dragonfly Enviro Capital invest at?
Dragonfly Enviro Capital invests at the Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does Dragonfly Enviro Capital focus on?
Dragonfly Enviro Capital focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Dragonfly Enviro Capital located?
Dragonfly Enviro Capital is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
Who does Dragonfly Enviro Capital co-invest with?
Dragonfly Enviro Capital most often shares deals with Antler, Equator, Investible Climate Tech Fund, among 7 tracked co-investors.

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