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Stoic Venture Capital
Stoic VC invests in science and engineering from top Australian research. They partner with scientists and engineers to reshape industries and solve hard...
Stoic Venture Capital
Stoic VC invests in science and engineering from top Australian research. They partner with scientists and engineers to reshape industries and solve hard problems, focusing on human health, advanced computing, and the physical world. They typically begin with startups that have demonstrated proof of concept, with cheques ranging from 100k to 1M. The firm is partnered with Australia’s first university fund (Uniseed) since 2019.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
Oceania
Country
Australia
City
Sydney
Corporate office
Sydney, Australia
Principals
Harikesh Pushpapathan
Partner
Guy Hedley
Co-Founder & Partner
Dr Geoff Waring
Co-founder and Venture Partner
Diego Gourgues
Chief Financial Officer
Peter Devine
Venture Partner
Guy Hedley
Co-Founder & General Partner
Dr Geoff Waring
Managing partner of Fund I
Diego Gourgues
Chief Financial Officer at Stoic VC
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Which sectors does Stoic VC invest in?
The portfolio reveals a concentration in life sciences and deep tech, including preclinical therapeutics (Kinoxis), medical devices (Neurode), AI-driven agritech (BioScout), and respiratory treatments (Ena Respiratory).
Is Stoic Venture Capital a university endowment fund?
No. While it is the first Australian venture firm to structure itself around a university pipeline, it is a private early-stage asset manager, not an endowment. It deploys third-party capital into spinouts rather than managing a university's own balance-sheet assets.
Does Stoic VC participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm's disclosed approach is direct equity at the seed stage. There is no public evidence of fund-of-funds commitments or secondary investing. Its model centers on building concentrated positions in companies it sources through academic channels.
How is the firm's investment team structured?
Stoic VC states it has a multidisciplinary team, but specific principals named on the public website are limited. The firm does not publicly list partners, investment committee members, or full professional headcount.
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