QIC Ventures

QIC Ventures is the venture capital arm of QIC, a global institutional manager. As a Queensland-based venture capital firm, it invests in Australian early-stage businesses from seed to Series C+ rounds, championing founders to take local innovation to a global scale. Having invested in over 80 companies since its inception, QIC Ventures is thematically agnostic and leverages its deep networks with government bodies, universities, research institutes, and other venture capital funds to source investment opportunities.

The firm offers more than just capital, providing portfolio companies with introductions to global investment partners, assistance with international expansion, board governance, and operational support. QIC Ventures manages several funds, including the Enterprise Acceleration Fund, which focuses on seed to Series A investments between A$500,000 and A$2.5 million for businesses with a majority of their employees in Queensland. The Business Investment Fund targets Series A to C+ companies with investments ranging from A$2.5 million to A$10 million to help build scalable, global platforms. Additionally, QIC manages the Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund (QVCDF), a Queensland Government program designed to accelerate and enhance the state's venture capital industry.

QIC Ventures operates as part of QIC Private Equity's international platform, which has been investing across market cycles and manages A$10 billion globally in private equity assets. The private equity team has a long history, with senior partners working together for over 14 years across offices in the US, Europe, and Australia. This global presence and local expertise allow the firm to apply institutional-grade investment governance and deliver compelling returns by investing in world-leading venture capital funds, partnering with next-generation managers, and co-investing at later stages.

Keywords: venture capital, early-stage investing, seed funding, Series A, Series B, Series C, Australian startups, Queensland innovation, global expansion, strategic guidance, investment funds, portfolio support, enterprise acceleration, business investment, ecosystem development, private equity, institutional investor, co-investment, founder support, tech startups