Curtin University
Overview
Curtin University is an Australian public research university that facilitates investment in research and innovation through its commercialisation arm, which includes the Curtin Venture Studio, a Curtin Angel Syndicate, and the Curtin Kickstart funding program.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerledger | Nov 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
| SpaceDraft | Dec 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| VetChip | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Human Centred Innovations | May 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Indrus | Nov 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Paget Cliff
Managing Director
Alex Purcher
Student Partner
Charl du Toit
Digital Partner - Product
Jenny Copestake
Excellence and Impact Partner
Jonathan Logie
Industry partner
Meena Nagarajan
Student Partner Lead, Sessional Academic
Pia Meehan
Research Excellence & Impact Partner
Stuart Clarke
Research Services Relationships Partner
Alan Thompson
Principal Research Fellow
Dominika Kwasnicka
Principal Research Fellow
Giuseppe Verdile
Principal Research Fellow, Adjunct Associate Professor
Kristy Brooke
Principal Health & Safety Advisor
Michelle DeGalt-Rohlf
Principal Health and Safety Advisor
Rob Lilley
Lecturer and Principal Lawyer, John Curtin Law Clinic
Sender Dovchin
Dean International, Professor, Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow, Senior Principal Research Fellow
Brodie McKean
Portfolio Manager - Project Planning
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Curtin University based?
Curtin University is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
When was Curtin University founded?
Curtin University was founded in 1966.
How many portfolio companies does Curtin University have?
Curtin University has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Curtin University's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Powerledger, SpaceDraft, VetChip, Human Centred Innovations, Indrus.
What was Curtin University's most recent investment shown here?
Curtin University's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Indrus in 2026.
What sectors does Curtin University focus on?
Curtin University focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Curtin University focus on?
Curtin University typically invests at the Early stage.