Artesian VC
Artesian VC is a venture capital firm based in Melbourne, Australia, focused on Pre-Seed to Late Stage startups in Climate & Energy, FoodTech & Agriculture, and Healthcare & Biotech. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
Artesian VC is a VC firm offering end-to-end venture capital platform for startups at seed, angel, and growth stages.
- Investment focus
- Climate & EnergyFoodTech & AgricultureHealthcare & BiotechArtificial IntelligenceRobotics & AutomationGovTech & Defense
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Founded
- 2004
- Team size
- 51-100
- Portfolio companies
- 600+
- Latest deal on record
- August 2026
About Artesian VC
Artesian Capital Management is an alternative investments management company, which was spun out of ANZ Banking Group's capital markets business in 2004, with backing from ANZ Private Equity. Artesian's founding partners, purchased ANZ's stake in 2005. The company has subsequently been fully owned by partners and staff.
Since 2004, Artesian has managed specialised funds focused on credit arbitrage and relative-value strategies across global financial markets.
In 2008, while continuing to manage credit relative value investment strategies from its New York, London and Singapore offices, Artesian began to make principal investments in seed/early-stage ventures from its offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Shanghai.
In 2011, Artesian launched the first of its early stage venture capital funds and now manages AUD +255m. Artesian's VC strategy is to partner with best of breed accelerators, incubators, angel groups and university programs. In 2017, Artesian launched its China VC Fund with a USD 50m cornerstone investment industry super fund Hostplus. Artesian will soon launch a Southeast Asia VC Fund.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Artesian VC invest in?
Artesian VC focuses on Climate & Energy, FoodTech & Agriculture, Healthcare & Biotech, and Artificial Intelligence. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Artesian VC invest at?
Artesian VC focuses on Pre-Seed to Late Stage rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is Artesian VC actively investing?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that Artesian VC has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024, and its latest deal on record is from August 2026. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is Artesian VC based?
Artesian VC is based in Melbourne, Australia. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
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