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Grok Ventures

Grok Ventures

Australia

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About

Grok Ventures, founded by Mike Cannon-Brookes in 2008, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia. The firm is dedicated to addressing global challenges, particularly focusing on climate tech and sustainable investments. Grok Ventures boasts a diverse portfolio of over 50 companies, with notable investments including Zoox, Sun Cable, and Vow. These companies span various sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and food technology. Grok Ventures emphasizes early to growth-stage investments, with typical funding rounds ranging from $1M to $10M. The firm is known for its strategic, long-term approach, often leading investment rounds and actively participating in the growth of its portfolio companies. Grok Ventures seeks out innovative solutions that have the potential to make a significant environmental impact, aligning with their mission to foster a sustainable future. The leadership team, comprising Jeremy Kwong-Law and Tan Kueh as CEOs, alongside other key members like Lucinda Hankin and Sudipta Ghosh, brings a wealth of experience in technology and investment. This expertise, coupled with a robust network, allows Grok Ventures to support startups not only financially but also through mentorship and strategic guidance. Grok Ventures is particularly interested in projects that demonstrate technological innovation and scalability in climate tech. Entrepreneurs looking to pitch to Grok Ventures should highlight their potential for significant environmental impact and align with the firm’s sustainability goals. The firm prefers direct submissions through their website, encouraging detailed pitch decks that outline the unique value propositions of the startups. Overall, Grok Ventures remains committed to leveraging technology to drive positive change, supporting visionary entrepreneurs who are paving the way for a greener, more sustainable world.

Details

Round

Series A
Series B
Series C+
Seed

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Media, Events & Entertainment
Natural Resources
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

Oceania

Highlights

$11.8M

Historical average check

$151.2M

Historical max check

September 2024

Last investment date

61

Investments

Energy & Utilities

Food & Beverage

Biotech

Agritech & Farming

Transportation & Mobility

Software & Apps

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Natural Resources

Communications & Messaging

AI & Deep Tech

Other

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Website

grok.ventures

Email

hi@grok.ventures

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