Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Mobile |
Stages | Turnaround, Restructuring, Special Situations,Early |
Investing | United States • Australia • New Zealand • Asia |
Talu Ventures, formerly known as CM Capital, is an Australian venture capital firm that plays a pivotal role in nurturing and developing the capacity of early-stage companies in various high-growth industries. With a focus on equity investment, Talu Ventures targets sectors such as software encompassing web marketplaces, SaaS, and information technology; the burgeoning fields of biotech, clean technology, medical devices, and hospital services; as well as media and hardware manufacturing. Additionally, this fund shows a strong affinity for mobile technologies and considers other innovative sectors. They pride themselves on their specialties in complex financial maneuvers, including turnaround, restructuring, and special situations. They stand out not just for providing capital but for their active participation in value building; investing in companies that demonstrate unique products and high entry barriers. This strategy aims at propelling portfolio companies towards market leadership within their respective domains. By primarily assisting Australian companies, Talu Ventures emphasizes its commitment to bolstering local entrepreneurship and technology innovations. They manage technology investments for some of Australia’s leading institutional investment organizations. The firm’s resourcefulness is evident through their limited yet highly curated portfolio, which emphasizes quality and potential over quantity. By supporting firms right from their incipient stages, Talu Ventures exhibits a profound understanding of the challenges faced by nascent enterprises and works diligently to guide them through complex business landscapes. Talu Ventures appears fully invested not just financially but also in their belief in the transformative power of technology and innovation emanating from Australia.