Description
Artesian is an innovative investment platform focused on supporting startups at the cutting edge of green tech, sustainability, social impact, and particularly, the web3/crypto sectors. They offer a unique combination of venture capital, corporate advisory, and funds management, incorporating alternative and venture capital investments through the CoVentured platform. This facilitates a synergetic environment connecting startups with corporate ventures to nurture the development of web3 and blockchain ventures. Artesian, which emerged from ANZ Banking Group’s capital markets business in 2004 and became fully independent in 2005, has significantly expanded its portfolio. Operating globally, with a focus on Australia, China, and ASEAN, Artesian manages over AUD 255m in early-stage venture capital funds since 2011, emphasizing partnerships with accelerators, incubators, and angel groups. In recent expansions, Artesian has ventured into credit relative value investment strategies and established specific VC funds, including a China VC Fund launched in 2017 with a USD 50m investment from Hostplus, and a forthcoming Southeast Asia VC Fund. Their broad engagement across various sector...
Artesian is an innovative investment platform focused on supporting startups at the cutting edge of green tech, sustainability, social impact, and particularly, the web3/crypto sectors. They offer a unique combination of venture capital, corporate advisory, and funds management, incorporating alternative and venture capital investments through the CoVentured platform. This facilitates a synergetic environment connecting startups with corporate ventures to nurture the development of web3 and blockchain ventures. Artesian, which emerged from ANZ Banking Group’s capital markets business in 2004 and became fully independent in 2005, has significantly expanded its portfolio. Operating globally, with a focus on Australia, China, and ASEAN, Artesian manages over AUD 255m in early-stage venture capital funds since 2011, emphasizing partnerships with accelerators, incubators, and angel groups. In recent expansions, Artesian has ventured into credit relative value investment strategies and established specific VC funds, including a China VC Fund launched in 2017 with a USD 50m investment from Hostplus, and a forthcoming Southeast Asia VC Fund. Their broad engagement across various sector...
