Victorian Clean Technology Fund
Venture capitalMelbourne · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
VCTF focuses on early-stage clean technology and renewable energy businesses that provide pathways to net zero emissions for Australia. It aims to bridge the gap between discovery and commercialisation through funding, mentoring, and partnerships. Investments are restricted to companies incorporated in Australia that own or exclusively license their critical intellectual property. The fund prioritises emerging clean tech businesses with a strategy for sustainable competitive advantage, targeting investments toward achieving specific critical milestones or breakthroughs. As an evergreen fund, returns from successful exits are reinvested into new opportunities. It also partners with Startupbootcamp Australia on the annual Energy Next accelerator.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBehind-the-meter hardware and software enabling multi-tenant distribution and billing of solar and battery power; based in Melbourne with operations in the USA and UK.
Developer of the Barton Heat Engine, which converts waste heat into rotational energy to generate low-cost, zero-emissions electricity.
IoT hardware and software that optimises energy use and production by controlling air conditioning, solar, and batteries.
Melbourne-based clean fuel development and licensing company whose Gane Fuel is a low-emission industrial diesel substitute.
Australian low-carbon fuels and chemicals company developing renewable methanol projects.
Spray-applied fire retardant that acts as a liquid blanket to shut down solar cells in fire and emergency situations.
Melbourne-born electric vehicle company developing a high-performance electric road motorcycle.
Developer of Direct Air Capture technology aimed at a carbon-neutral future.
Plasma torch technology for just-in-time production of sodium cyanide at mine sites and destruction of PFAS.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Victorian Clean Technology Fund invest at?
- Victorian Clean Technology Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Victorian Clean Technology Fund's typical check size?
- Victorian Clean Technology Fund typically writes checks of $330K.
- What sectors does Victorian Clean Technology Fund focus on?
- Victorian Clean Technology Fund focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, New Materials.
- Where is Victorian Clean Technology Fund located?
- Victorian Clean Technology Fund is headquartered in Melbourne, AU.
- Does Victorian Clean Technology Fund lead rounds?
- Victorian Clean Technology Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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