Artesian VC
Artesian VC is an alternative investment management company that specializes in early-stage venture capital, particularly in the clean energy sector. Established in 2004 after spinning out from ANZ Banking Group, the company has evolved to manage a range of specialized funds, with a focus on seed and follow-on investments in startups sourced from approved accelerators, incubators, and academic programs. Artesian's investment strategy emphasizes partnerships with leading organizations in the startup ecosystem, enabling it to identify and support high-potential ventures. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, New York, London, and Singapore, the company has built a global presence and has successfully raised over AUD 255 million for its various funds. Additionally, Artesian has expanded its reach through initiatives like its China VC Fund and plans for a Southeast Asia VC Fund, underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation in diverse markets.
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Past deals in Ride Sharing
Liftango
Series A in 2022
Liftango is a global technology company that specializes in shared mobility solutions. It develops and operates on-demand shared transport systems, working with prominent organizations worldwide to plan, launch, and scale these programs. By optimizing public transportation networks and promoting sustainable travel options, Liftango helps reduce carbon emissions and contributes to a more climate-positive future.
Liftango
Venture Round in 2021
Liftango is a global technology company that specializes in shared mobility solutions. It develops and operates on-demand shared transport systems, working with prominent organizations worldwide to plan, launch, and scale these programs. By optimizing public transportation networks and promoting sustainable travel options, Liftango helps reduce carbon emissions and contributes to a more climate-positive future.
AirShare
Pre Seed Round in 2018
AirShare is a company that operates a ride-sharing platform focused on private flights throughout Australia. It connects customers with a variety of aerial experiences, including helicopters, planes, hot air balloons, and seaplanes. The platform provides access to a marketplace where users can book available spaces on joy flights and charter flights, allowing them to share the costs and enjoy scenic aerial journeys at more affordable rates. By utilizing this model, AirShare aims to make private aviation more accessible to a wider audience.
MARAMOJA transport
Pre Seed Round in 2018
MARAMOJA is leading a revolutionary movement toward a socially-powered on-demand economy, built on Africa’s core values of trust and relationships. Described as Uber for Africa, this comparison captures something of what we do, but belies why/how we do it. MM believes in universal access to trusted, affordable, culturally relevant on-demand transportation as the transformational leapfrog of the next 10 years, as mobile phones have defined Africa’s last 10 years.
To ease the impact of inefficient transport and logistics across Africa, MM digitally replicates existing cultural models for accessing transport via trusted connections - serving as an honest broker, an aggregator, and value added platform. By leveraging phone data and social media, MM is ushering a new era of sharing economy, access to the services people need through the people they already trust.
Liftango
Seed Round in 2018
Liftango is a global technology company that specializes in shared mobility solutions. It develops and operates on-demand shared transport systems, working with prominent organizations worldwide to plan, launch, and scale these programs. By optimizing public transportation networks and promoting sustainable travel options, Liftango helps reduce carbon emissions and contributes to a more climate-positive future.
Sunshine Cycles
Seed Round in 2018
Sunshine Cycles is an eco tour agency that specializes in providing electric bike rental services focused on sustainable transportation. The company offers solar-powered electric bikes that can be charged at self-service pods, ensuring a pollution-free travel option for individuals. By promoting the use of eco-friendly bicycles, Sunshine Cycles aims to reduce reliance on traditional fuel-based transportation, contributing to a cleaner environment and offering customers a green alternative for their travel needs.
Parachuute
Seed Round in 2018
Parachuute is a software company that develops carpooling applications to provide a safe, easy, and guilt-free way to share the load. The app enables users to offer spare seats on trips or broadcast requests for help from their contacts, helping parents connect with their community to get things done.
Jayride Group
Venture Round in 2017
Jayride Group Limited is an airport transfers marketplace founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia. It operates Jayride.com, a platform that allows travelers to compare and book rides from approximately 3,700 transfer companies at over 1,600 airports worldwide. The service connects users to various transportation options, including private transfers and shared shuttles, for travel to airports, hotels, residential addresses, tourist attractions, and cruise ship terminals. Jayride.com aims to simplify the booking process by providing direct access to a comprehensive range of transfer services, eliminating the need for middlemen. The company has established itself as a significant player in the travel industry by continuously expanding its network and enhancing its data integration capabilities, ultimately aspiring to create a seamless travel experience for both travelers and travel agents.
Liftango
Seed Round in 2015
Liftango is a global technology company that specializes in shared mobility solutions. It develops and operates on-demand shared transport systems, working with prominent organizations worldwide to plan, launch, and scale these programs. By optimizing public transportation networks and promoting sustainable travel options, Liftango helps reduce carbon emissions and contributes to a more climate-positive future.
Jayride Group
Seed Round in 2012
Jayride Group Limited is an airport transfers marketplace founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia. It operates Jayride.com, a platform that allows travelers to compare and book rides from approximately 3,700 transfer companies at over 1,600 airports worldwide. The service connects users to various transportation options, including private transfers and shared shuttles, for travel to airports, hotels, residential addresses, tourist attractions, and cruise ship terminals. Jayride.com aims to simplify the booking process by providing direct access to a comprehensive range of transfer services, eliminating the need for middlemen. The company has established itself as a significant player in the travel industry by continuously expanding its network and enhancing its data integration capabilities, ultimately aspiring to create a seamless travel experience for both travelers and travel agents.
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