Government · 1 deal
Every published round Cook government took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Angel | Grant | 17 Aug 2026 | $1.8m | Lead | SpaceNews, The Urban Developer, Space Connect, Startup Daily, Startup News (WA) |
Companies Cook government has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Angel | Perth-based startup aiming to create sustainable space infrastructure with dual-corridor … | 17 Aug 2026, Grant | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Cook government, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Cook government has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Cook government did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Dawson | Innovation and Digital Economy Minister (former) | Space Connect, Startup Daily, Startup News (WA) |
| Amber-Jade Sanderson | Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Industries (former) | Defence Connect, Mirage News |
| Roger Cook | Premier (former) | Defence Connect, Mirage News, Brandon BioCatalyst, Brandon Capital |
Stories naming Cook government. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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Also Defence Connect
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