Artesian is a Sydney-based venture capital firm and Certified B Corporation with one of Australia's most extensive portfolios — over 625 startups across climate, agrifood, AI, gender equality, and more. The firm invests from pre-seed to Series A through its main fund, and from Series B to growth stage through its breakout fund.
As a mission-driven investment firm, Artesian seeks startups positioned to solve some of the biggest challenges facing humanity and the world today. The B Corporation certification reflects the firm's commitment to using business as a force for good. Artesian invests thematically across impact-driven sectors while maintaining strong financial return expectations.
Artesian's portfolio spans hundreds of companies across multiple sectors and geographies, making it one of Australia's most diversified venture investors. The firm provides capital, strategic support, and access to a broad network of co-investors, corporate partners, and government programs to help founders scale their impact and their businesses.
Sydney, Australia
"We're a Certified B Corporation investing in startups solving humanity's biggest challenges — from climate and agrifood to AI and gender equality."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with Artesian's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Artesian can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.