Our private equity portfolio
We have investments in a range of different private companies and sectors in Australia and overseas.
We have private equity investments in
- Technology
- Innovation and sustainability
- Medical and healthcare
- Agriculture and food
- Education
Where returns could come from
- Profits from the companies we invest in.
- Potential growth in the value of the companies over time.
About the investment
- GHO invests in the European healthcare sector with a focus on sectors with high-growth potential.
- Examples of some of our investments through GHO are:
Velocity Clinical Research
- Manages and delivers high-quality clinical trial data and patient care across North America, with a focus on infectious diseases and vaccine trials
- Focus on infections
- Partners with research companies to support drug, medical device and other diagnostic product research.
Genesis Research
- Genesis Research delivers tech-enables solutions to pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device clients internationally.
- It also offers a medical literature review platform to aid and educate clinicians.
X-Chem
- X-Chem is a market-leading DNA-focused molecular medical research company.
- It offers services, products and solutions that can help accelerate all aspects of drug discovery.
Members in our Core and Socially Conscious diversified investment options will have exposure to this investment.
Members in our Indexed or single asset class options will not have exposure.
Find out more about GHO Capital.
About the investment
- Blackbird Ventures is a Sydney-based venture capital fund.
- It invests in Australian technology companies looking to grow globally.
Through our investment with Blackbird Ventures, key investments are:
Canva
- Design-software company founded in 2012.
- Grown into worldwide business with over 3,500 employees.
- Makes design accessible for everyone using free templates, canvasses and design tools.
- Offers premium subscription for sophisticated tools and print services.
- Marketplace where designers can earn money for their designs.
Fleet Space
- South Australian company expert in remote connectivity systems.
- Provides internet into hard-to-reach places through micro satellites.
- Transmits data from sensors on the Great Barrier Reef to monitor bleaching levels.
Safety Culture
- Sydney-based software operations platform used to give workers a voice driving. safety, quality and efficiency improvements.
- Uses innovative tools to perform checks, train staff, report issues and automate tasks.
Applied
- Recruitment platform designed by behavioural scientists to improve hiring process.
- Aims to remove bias and make hiring smart, fair and easy.
- Enables ‘blinding’ of personal and social demographic details.
- Delivers high-quality clinical trial data and patient care.
- Partners with research companies to support drug, medical device and other diagnostic product research.
Members in our Core and Socially Conscious diversified investment options will have exposure to this investment.
Members in our Indexed or single asset class options will not have exposure.
Find out more about Blackbird
About the investment
Octopus Energy is a UK-based energy supplier specialising in renewable energy.
It was founded in 2015 with the aim of making energy greener, simpler and more affordable and is known for its innovative approach to energy, customer service and commitment to sustainability.
Octopus is now one of Europe’s largest investors in renewables, managing 400+ green generators, predominantly wind and solar farms.
Members in our Core and Socially Conscious diversified investment options will have exposure to this investment.
Members in our Indexed or single asset class options will not have exposure.
Find out more about Octopus Energy.
About the investment
Galway Sustainable Energy is a specialty finance company which invests in and finances businesses and projects aiming to accelerate the global energy transition.
Its current investments include renewable and distributed energy, efficiency and green buildings, circular economy solutions and sustainable agriculture, land and water.
Galway works with innovative companies, experienced development partners and business leaders to focus on accelerating the uptake of sustainable solutions in a wide range of sectors.
Members in our Core and Socially Conscious diversified investment options will have exposure to this investment.
Members in our Indexed or single asset class options will not have exposure.
Find out more about Galway Sustainable Capital.
About the investment
Perth Radiological Clinic is Australia’s largest private partner radiology business. It provides high-quality diagnostic imaging services with the aim of supporting the community to access affordable quality imaging.
It operates in hospitals across Western Australia and has a network of specialist centres and suburban clinics.
Members in our Core and Socially Conscious diversified investment options will have exposure to this investment.
Members in our Indexed or single asset class options will not have exposure.
Find out more about Perth Radiological Clinics.
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