Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Real Estate (& Construction) • LegalTech |
Stages | Series A, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series B |
Investing | United States • Australia • New Zealand |
Investment Range | $2,000,000 - $10,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $6,000,000 |
QBE Ventures is a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, focused on investing in innovative companies operating across various industries including AgroTech, FinTech & Financial Services, CleanTech, Artificial Intelligence & Big Data, Insurance & InsurTech, Real Estate & Construction, and LegalTech. They offer financial support and strategic guidance to early-stage startups and growth-stage companies with investment amounts ranging from a minimum of $2 million to a maximum of $10 million, with a sweet spot of around $6 million. QBE Ventures primarily engages in Series A, Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series B funding rounds, aiming to empower entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of technological advancements and business model innovations within their respective sectors. By injecting capital and leveraging their industry expertise, they strive to foster the growth of their portfolio companies and drive transformation within the traditional landscapes of the targeted sectors. The investment thesis of QBE Ventures revolves around identifying disruptive technologies and services that can significantly enhance efficiencies, drive cost savings, and lead to better outcomes for industries they have a vested interest in. Their strategic investment approach not only seeks financial returns but also values the potential for strategic partnerships and the opportunity to integrate cutting-edge solutions into their broader corporate objectives, thus pushing the boundaries of innovation and business excellence.