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Every published round Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) 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.
Companies Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No portfolio companies recorded yet. | ||||
Fund closes reported for Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Wilson | Deputy Secretary | Startup Daily |
Stories naming Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR). Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
ARENA's Battery Breakthrough Initiative backs its first two recipients: PowerPlus Energy gains $2.32 million to expand Victorian pack assembly, while Firebird Metals receives $2 million toward a Perth battery-materials plant.
Budget-day rundown for Australian startups: a quantum computing co-investment, a green manufacturing fund, AI centre money, offshore landing pads and small business measures, while most sector wishlists went unmet.