About
John Clifford is Chairman and investor at Gridcog. He has worked as a private equity and venture capital investor, serving as a principal lead on over 30 MBO and development capital transactions while at 3i and Rothschild, with experience spanning the UK, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. He holds a Master's degree in Engineering and Management from Birmingham University and began his career as an engineer at Jaguar Cars.
Experience
- GridcogChairman & investorcurrent2022 — presentAustralia, UK, Germany
- HRL Technology GroupChairman & investorcurrent2016 — presentMelbourne, Brisbane
- OneAlpha TechnologiesChairman & investorcurrent2021 — presentAustralia
- RelectrifyChairman & investorcurrent2016 — presentMelbourne, Australia
- Clean Energy Finance CorporationChairman, Investment Committee, Clean Energy Innovation Fundcurrent2019 — presentSydney, Australia
- Virescent VenturesChairman & investor2022 — 2026Melbourne, Sydney
- Xap Technologies Pty LtdChairman & investor2017 — 2026Melbourne, Brisbane
- Metropolis MeteringChairman & investor2013 — 2024Australia
- Solar AnalyticsDirector & investor2016 — 2024Sydney, Australia
- 3E Group (formerly Ecosave Australia & NZ)Director & investor2022 — 2023Australia
- Integrated Workforce SolutionsDirector & investor2015 — 2021Sydney, Australia
- GreenSyncDirector & investor2018 — 2020Melbourne, Australia
- Gentrack Ltd (Global)Chairman & investor2006 — 2020Melbourne, Auckland, London
- Greensense Pty LtdChairman & investor2012 — 2016Perth, Melbourne
- McPherson's LtdDirector2003 — 2015Sydney
- Silk Logistics GroupChairman & investor2008 — 2013Australia
- Landis+GyrExecutive Director2004 — 2011
- Bayard Capital Partners, LLCExecutive Director2003 — 2011Australia, worldwide
- Energy Response Holdings Pty LtdDirector & Investor2007 — 2011Australia
- Moonpig.comDirector - Australia2000 — 2011
Education
- University of BirminghamMaster's degree, Mechanical Engineering and Management (M. Eng & Man)1985 — 1990
- Ampleforth College1977 — 1985
Skills & more
Private EquityMergers & Acquisitionsventure caUtility IndustrySmart MeteringMetersSoftwareBilling SystemsCRMMeter Data ManagementEnergy Efficiency
From John's professional profile.
Colleagues at Virescent Ventures
Alex Oppes
Investment Director at Virescent Ventures
Ben Gust
Managing Partner at Virescent Ventures
Blair Pritchard
Partner at Virescent Ventures
Diane Connor
Head of Finance at Virescent Ventures
Gerd Goette
Investment Committee Member at Virescent Ventures
Ian Learmonth
Investment Committee Member at Virescent Ventures
Jonathon Cronin
Investment Manager at Virescent Ventures
Kristin Vaughan
Managing Partner at Virescent Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does John Clifford work?
- John Clifford is Non-Executive Chair at Virescent Ventures.
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