Artesian

www.artesianinvest.com/overview-vc

Artesian invests in technology startups that can deliver outsize returns and impact at scale by solving the world's critical problems, with particular focus on clean energy, agrifood, medical devices, AI & Robotics, and companies led by female founders.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Enterprise Saas, Climate Cleantech

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Investment Thesis

Artesian is a full-stack alternative investment manager that believes sustainable and scalable venture capital depends on unfettered access to a diversified pipeline of high-quality early-stage opportunities. They operate as a multi-strategy manager with sector specialization central to their investment strategy and alpha generation. The firm leverages extensive regional and global networks (>625 portfolio companies, >1,500 founder alumni) combined with deep domain expertise to identify and invest in promising startups across key sectors, providing tailored support at early stage and acting as trusted advisors during growth stages.

What Sets Them Apart

First-mover advantage with Australia's first dedicated VC funds for clean energy, agrifood, medical devices, AI & Robotics, and female founders
Unparalleled network of >625 existing portfolio companies and >1,500 founder alumni across Asia Pacific and globally
10+ years of building early-stage platform and networks specifically in Australia, China, and across Asia Pacific region
Sector specialization model with Portfolio Managers responsible for specific verticals, sectors, and thematics
Full-stack offering combining early-stage VC with growth-stage backing, VCaaS platform, and innovation advisory services
B Corp certification demonstrating commitment to using business as a force for good
Most active early-stage VC in Asia Pacific with $1.4B AUM
Deep domain experience enabling first-mover advantage in emerging sectors