Australian Ethical Investment
VC Fund
Sydney, Australia
Australian Ethical Investment is a VC fund in Sydney focused on Environmental Consulting and Non Profit. Australian Ethical Investment Limited is engaged in acting as the responsible entity for a range of ethically managed investment schemes. The Company also acts as the Trustee of the Australian Ethical Retail Superannuation Fund. It operates through fund management segment. The Company's products include Super, Managed Funds and Pensions. TheCompany invests in clean energy solutions, such as solar and wind; energy efficiency, such as light emitting diode (LED) lighting, motors and smart energy management technologies; Other products and activities, such as recycling, insulation and battery storage; healthcare; medical research; communication; education; information technology; Responsible Banking; Aged Care, and sustainable products.
- Total investments:
- 12
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 75%
Last updated:
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Industries Australian Ethical Investment invests in
Stages Australian Ethical Investment invests in
Countries Australian Ethical Investment invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 more contact available
Round size
- Grant
- $21k–$64k
Investment Focus
Industry
- Environmental Consulting 4 (33%)
- Non Profit 3 (25%)
- Charity 2 (17%)
- Financial Services 2 (17%)
- Water 1 (8%)
Stage
- Grant 8 (67%)
- Series A 1 (8%)
- Funding Round 1 (8%)
- Debt Financing 1 (8%)
- Private Equity 1 (8%)
Country
- Australia 9 (75%)
- United States 2 (17%)
- India 1 (8%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
John McMurdo
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
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Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director | Total investments: 8 | Find email | |
Adam Roberts
Head of Private Markets
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Head of Private Markets | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Kim Heng
Chief Operating Officer
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Chief Operating Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Mark Simons
Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Vertelo
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Vertelo is a e-mobility ecosystem and fleet electrification solutions aim to help accelerate India’s low-carbon transition. | $405M / Private Equity / Aug 22, 2025 | |
National Renewable Network
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The National Renewable Network is a linked network of solar and storage systems that transforms the way energy is supplied. | $32.6M / Debt Financing / Aug 11, 2025 | |
Original Power
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Original Power is a small community-focused organization that aims to build the power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through collective action. | $57.2K / Grant / Nov 29, 2021 | |
ClimateWorks Australia
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ClimateWorks Australia connects research and action, in order to achieve system-level transformations and net zero emissions globally. They influence decision-makers who have the authority to reduce emissions on a large scale by acting as trusted advisors. It brings together and fosters connections with a global network of groups that supporteffective regulations, funding, and action to reduce emissions. | $35.7K / Grant / Nov 29, 2021 | |
Accounting for Nature
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Accounting for Nature is a transparent, affordable, verifiable, and certifiable environmental accounting framework to inform better investment, policy, and management decisions in natural capital. | $57.2K / Grant / Nov 29, 2021 | |
CQUniversity
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CQUniversity is an educational institution of higher learning with multiple locations throughout Australia. | $64.3K / Grant / Nov 29, 2021 | |
Climate-KIC Australia
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Climate-KIC Australia is a knowledge and innovation community established and funded by a national collaboration of private and public sector organisations. Climate-KIC Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that aims to link research, business, entrepreneurs, investors and government to drive transformational activities thatunlock change at the speed and scale the climate challenge needs. | $57.2K / Grant / Nov 29, 2021 | |
Opportunity International
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Opportunity International is a pioneer in implementing innovative banking technologies and offering small business loans, savings, insurance, and training in basic business practices to women and men living in chronic poverty. | $21.4K / Grant / Nov 29, 2021 | |
The Nature Conservancy
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The Nature Conservancy conserves terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems through science-informed strategies and broad partnerships. It operates projects across six continents and over 80 countries and territories, aiming to protect lands and waters that support biodiversity and climate resilience. The organization uses evidence-basedscience to guide restoration and policy efforts, working with governments, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and private-sector stakeholders . Its conservation approach includes direct habitat protection, sustainable financing, and collaboration to address climate change and biodiversity loss. The Nature Conservancy also maintains a commitment to transparency and accountability, guided by high ethical standards and independent charity evaluations . | $35.7K / Grant / Nov 29, 2021 | |
Seabin Project
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Seabin Project mission to create innovative clean tech for our oceans and the environment. The Seabin moves up and down with the range of tide collecting all floating rubbish. Water is sucked in from the surface and passes through a catch bag inside the Seabin, with a submersible water pump capable of displacing 25.000 LPH (litres per hour),plugged directly into 110/22V outlet. The water is then pumped back into the marina leaving litter and debris trapped in the catch bag to be disposed of properly. | $28.6K / Grant / Nov 29, 2021 | |
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Co-Investors
Ellerston Capital
2 deals together
Allianz Global Investors
1 deal together
Green Climate Fund
1 deal together
Infradebt
1 deal together
KTM Capital
1 deal together
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FAQ
What does Australian Ethical Investment invest in?
Australian Ethical Investment invests primarily in Environmental Consulting, Non Profit and Charity startups, most often at Grant and Series A stage. Most of the 12 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Australia. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Australian Ethical Investment's check size?
Australian Ethical Investment typically joins rounds of $21k–$64k at Grant. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Australian Ethical Investment participates in.
How do I contact Australian Ethical Investment?
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Who are the partners at Australian Ethical Investment?
The team at Australian Ethical Investment includes John McMurdo (Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director), Adam Roberts (Head of Private Markets) and Kim Heng (Chief Operating Officer). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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