Technology Fund

The Stone Ridge Ventures Technology Fund is a $10 million fund investing in Life Sciences, IT and other technologies. Unlike the Federal Government’s Pre-Seed Fund Program, there is no limitation on the source of the intellectual property the structure of ownership of the investee company. The initial investment from the Seed Fund will be generally be used for proof-of-principle research and for the early establishment of viable companies and management teams that are attractive to follow-on investors.

The Seed Fund will invest up to $500,000 in return for equity in a project or company from anywhere in Australia.

Unlike the traditional venture capital model, however, investments from the Seed Fund are almost always accompanied by close involvement in the investee company by one of the Stone Ridge Ventures investment management team. We aim to seed and build seed investments for future rounds of strategic or private equity investment and will aim to ‘pre-bake’ our initial investment with a follow-on investor to assure market alignment and a suitable cash runway. This means that the Team will assist investee companies in all aspects of running a business including:

• Securing access to and protecting intellectual property;
• Identifying and executing on a viable business model;
• Securing partnerships and clarifying market entry strategies;
• Sourcing experienced start-up management and advisers;
• Positioning for follow-on funding and assisting with the raising; and
• Establishing operational and financial systems.

Eligibility:

To have Stone Ridge Ventures Ventures review an investment opportunity, simply contact us or send us a copy of your business plan or information memorandum.

Stone Ridge Ventures Pty Ltd
PO Box Z5350
PERTH WA 6831
T: +61 (08) 9322 2360
F: +61 (08) 9325 8837
E: admin@stoneridgeventures.com