FORBES Australia's 30 UNDER 30 list 2025
Forbes Australia unveils its 2025 30 Under 30 honourees across technology, sport, finance and the arts, noting startup raises, an early-stage venture fund close and major athlete contracts.
Venture capital fund
University VC firm
Every published round NextGen 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 NextGen 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 NextGen, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies NextGen has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal NextGen did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Renee Blethyn | Head of Broker Partnerships | Australian FinTech |
Stories naming NextGen. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Forbes Australia unveils its 2025 30 Under 30 honourees across technology, sport, finance and the arts, noting startup raises, an early-stage venture fund close and major athlete contracts.
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