From Seed to Scale

Victoria is driving innovation in renewable energy, circular economy industries, and critical minerals. With a 2045 net zero target, expanded waste-to-energy capacity, and new renewable gas and power initiatives, the state is positioning itself as a global hub for sustainable industry. Cleantech is the catalyst — delivering the advanced recycling, resource recovery, and green manufacturing solutions that make the circular economy possible. Now is the time to secure your place in the fastest-growing sector of Victoria’s economy.

Our panel featured four leaders at the forefront of investment, commercialisation, and market expansion:

Eva Rodriguez (Breakthrough Victoria) – Blending technical depth with investment insight to back breakthrough technologies in climate resilience, energy systems, and advanced manufacturing.

Alex Oppes (Virescent Ventures) – A leading climate tech VC investor supporting founders developing solutions in energy, mobility, agriculture, and circular innovation.

Lisa Hui (Global Victoria) – Championing Victorian cleantech in international markets and helping local companies secure partnerships, customers, and visibility on the world stage.

Matthew Williams (AxleTree Capital) – An experienced financier focused on scaling infrastructure and technologies that need patient, strategic capital to reach commercial maturity.

Our expert panel cut through the noise and spoke about deliverable actionable insights:

• Unlocking Global Opportunities: Navigating export markets and leveraging government networks to scale beyond Australian shores.
• Bootstrapping Innovation: Identifying non-dilutive capital and smart funding strategies to propel early-stage cleantech companies.
• The Commercialisation Pathway: Overcoming regulatory hurdles and infrastructure challenges to transition from pilot project to large-scale deployment.
• Financing Approaches: Understanding the current debt, equity, and corporate capital landscape available for cleantech infrastructure and venture investment.

Thanks to the City of Melbourne and Earth Systems for helping sponsor this event!

Check out a media article on the event: https://futurenowgreennews.com/victorian-cleantech-startups-patient-capital-to-global-scale-on-aseans-150b-gap/