Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds (AFOF)
List of Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds
Last Updated: 21 October 2020
Find a list of limited partnerships registered and conditionally registered as an Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds (AFOF).
Registered AFOFs
The following limited partnerships are registered with Innovation and Science Australia under s13‑1(2) of the Venture Capital Act 2002 as an Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds.
| Registered Partnership | Contact | Target investment | Registration date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Oceans Vantage Private Equity Growth Fund, LP [ILP1700045] |
Mr Michael Tobin 3Oceans Vantage Private Equity Management Partnership, LP Level 25, Aurora Place 88 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8211 0477 |
The objective of the Partnership is to invest in VCLPs and permitted co-investments that are permitted to be held by an AFOF in Australia, and gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized businesses at the buyout and later expansion financing stages of private equity that have consistently delivered strong returns to investors. The anticipated investment horizon is between 4 to 6 years, depending on the terms of the underlying investments. | 19/10/2017 |
| Artesian Australian Venture Capital Fund 2, I.L.P [ILP1800019] |
Mr Matthew Clunies-Ross Artesian Venture Capital Fund of Funds Management, I.L.P. Studio 4, Level 1 281 Brunswick Street Fitzroy VIC 3065 Phone: (03) 9288 9444 |
The partnership will gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of 500+ startups with high growth potential via investments in 5-10 ESVCLPs. | 30/08/2019 |
| Artesian Venture Capital Fund of Funds, ILP [ILP0000118] |
Mr Tim Heasley Artesian Venture Capital Fund of Funds Management, ILP Studio 4, Level 1 281 Brunswick Street Fitzroy VIC 3065 Phone: (03) 9288 9444 |
The Partnership expects to invest in five to 15 ESVCLPs that will together have interests in approximately 500-1,000 early stage companies. | 16/08/2013 |
| Atlas Advisors Australia Venture Capital Fund of Funds ILP [ILP1500001] |
Mr Guy Hedley Atlas Australian Fund of Funds Venture Capital Managing Partnership, ILP Level 11 95 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: 0438 655 158 |
Unconditionally registered VCLP and ESVCLP funds and eligible companies. | 2/09/2016 |
| Atlas Capital Series H (AFOF) Fund, LP [L0000404R] |
Ms Cindy Seetoh Atlas Capital Series H (AFOF) Fund cindy.seetoh@salterbrothers.com.au Level 5 171 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: 0488 101 086 |
The Fund intends to target VCLPs, ESCVLPs, or (if permitted) certain eligible venture capital investments in Australia, and gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized businesses with growth and free cashflow. The anticipated investment horizon is between five to 10 years. | 19/05/2017 |
| CSIRO Fund of Funds, LP [ILP1600012] |
Mr Jack Steele CSIRO General Partner 2 Pty Ltd Riverside Corporate Park, Building 52 5 Julius Avenue North Ryde NSW 2113 Phone: (02) 9490 8260 |
The Fund intends to support the commercialisation of technology innovations from CSIRO, universities and other publicly funded Australian research bodies by directly and indirectly investing in 'deep tech' based ventures sourced from CSIRO and other Australian research institutions. | 1/03/2018 |
| Pindari Capital SIV Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund II LP [ILP800030] |
Mr Edward Hewitt-Taylor Pindari Capital GP II VCMP Edward@pindaricapital.com.au Suite 4, Level 16 55 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 9958 9008 |
The Partnership will provide investors with the opportunity to invest in Australian Venture Capital and/or Private equity (VCPE) fund(s) registered under the Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) or Venture Capital Limited Partnership (VCLP) programs. | 11/09/2019 |
| Pindari Capital SIV Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund [ILP1600020] |
Mr Stephen Li Pindari Funds Management GP VCMP stephen.li@pindaricapital.com.au Suite 4, Level 16 55 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 9958 9008 |
The Partnership will provide investors with the opportunity to invest in Australian Venture Capital and/or Private equity (VCPE) fund(s) registered under the Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) or Venture Capital Limited Partnership (VCLP) programs. | 12/06/2018 |
| Stafford Growth Fund 5, LP [ILP1500004] |
Mr Stephen White and Mr Dan Bowden Stafford Growth Fund 5 66 Gloucester St Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 9252 9788 |
Fund of funds offering diversification across multiple underlying funds, with an investment preference for growth private equity managers investing in established, profitable, companies. | 21/08/2017 |
| Vantage Private Equity Growth 3, LP [L0000419E] |
Mr Michael Tobin Vantage Private Equity Growth 3, LP Level 50 120 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: (03) 8610 6595 |
The intention is to target VCLPs and/or Eligible Venture Capital Investments permitted to be held by an AFOF in Australia, and gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized business at the buyout and later expansion financing stage of private equity that have consistently delivered strong returns to investors. | 7/03/2017 |
| Vantage Private Equity Growth 4 LP [L0000529N] |
Mr Michael Tobin Vantage Private Equity Management Partnership, LP Level 50 120 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: (03) 8610 6595 |
The intention is to target VCLPs and/or Eligible Venture Capital Investments permitted to be held by an AFOF in Australia, and gain exposure through these interposed funds to small and medium sized business at the buyout and later expansion financing stage of private equity that have consistently delivered strong returns to investors. | 12/02/2020 |
The Registration date refers to the date a Delegate of Innovation and Science Australia registered the AFOF, under s13-1(2) of the Venture Capital Act 2002.
Conditionally Registered AFOFs
The following limited partnerships are conditionally registered with Innovation and Science Australia under s13-5(2) of the Venture Capital Act 2002 as an Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds. The partnerships have 24 months to raise capital; otherwise their conditional registration automatically lapses.
| Registered Partnership | Contact | Target investment | Registration date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pindari Capital SIV Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund II LP [ILP800030] |
Mr Edward Hewitt-Taylor Pindari Capital GP II VCMP Edward@pindaricapital.com.au Suite 4, Level 16 55 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 9958 9008 |
The Partnership will provide investors with the opportunity to invest in Australian Venture Capital and/or Private equity (VCPE) fund(s) registered under the Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) or Venture Capital Limited Partnership (VCLP) programs. | 11/09/2019 |
The Conditional registration date refers to the date a Delegate of Innovation and Science Australia conditionally registered the AFOF, under s13-5(2) of the Venture Capital Act 2002.
