Grok Ventures

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2008

AUM

$1 600 M

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Grok Ventures is an Australian investment firm based in Surry Hills, founded in 2008. The firm focuses on investing in technology-enabled companies, particularly those dedicated to decarbonization and addressing global challenges. Since around 2016, Grok Ventures has emphasized climate tech and sustainability, targeting early to late-stage businesses with strong management teams. The firm is backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder and CEO of Atlassian, highlighting its connection to innovative technology leadership.

Grok Ventures provides capital and strategic support to fast-growing companies that leverage technology for large-scale problem-solving. It invests in ventures that contribute to environmental sustainability, particularly in climate change mitigation. The firm operates through fund commitments, with at least one known commitment of approximately $5.243 million. Its investment philosophy attracts startups and growth-stage companies in the climate tech ecosystem, seeking capital and expertise to accelerate their development. Key personnel include Jeremy Kwong-Law, Lucinda Hankin, and Ridhaa Ahmed, who drive the firm's investment strategy and operations.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Healthcare Services Robotics Security Software Transportation Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Energy

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Mike Cannon-Brookes CEO and Co-Founder
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Investment Director
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FAQs about Grok Ventures

Grok Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Grok Ventures is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Grok Ventures was founded in 2008.
Grok Ventures invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Healthcare Services, Robotics, Security, Software, Transportation, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, SaaS, Energy.
Grok Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Australia and others.
Grok Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
Grok Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Grok Ventures has around $1 600m assets under management.
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