Taronga Ventures

As the end of 2024 approaches, the team at Taronga Group want to express our gratitude for a year filled with incredible innovation and collaboration.   Thank you to our investors, portfolio teams, and other partners for your unwavering support. We look forward to an even more successful 2025 ahead.   Wishing you and your family a happy and safe holiday season.

CarbonCure Technologies has signed a multiparty agreement with Gulf Cryo and ABDULLAH ABDIN FACTORIES to deliver low-carbon concrete to NEOM. NEOM has made significant commitments to sustainability and so, as the world's largest construction project, needed advanced solutions to significantly reduce the embodied carbon in its concrete. "This agreement results from the enablement of the Ministry of Energy and many project stakeholders. We are very grateful to have Abdin as a local concrete producer partner, enabling lower carbon concrete production with CarbonCure’s technologies at its plant in Ghayal and utilizing Gulf Cryo CO2,” said CarbonCure CEO Robert Niven. #TarongaVenturesPortfolio #CarbonCure #NEOM 

NEOM has implemented Ampd Energy's advanced battery energy storage system. Ampd Energy (a Taronga Ventures portfolio company) is transforming construction by replacing diesel generators with cleaner, quieter, and more efficient power systems. Their solution aligns seamlessly with NEOM's vision for more sustainable construction and greener energy systems, leading to multiple project opportunities including NEOM Airport. Thank you to Wyatt Roy and Alex McCauley for their leadership and support in driving these initiatives forward. #TarongaVenturesPortfolio #AmpdEnergy #NEOM 

We were delighted to host a signing ceremony for 5 of our portfolio companies, who each executed commercial agreements with UAE customers and partners, officiated by Nooh Al Hammadi, MPA at the UAE Embassy, Elizabeth Wood at the Australian Embassy and The Hon Christopher Pyne.   This milestone event shows the commitment of public and private sector institutions in the Emirates to underpinning their ambitious future real asset development plans with technology.   At the event during #AbuDhabiFinanceWeek, Taronga Ventures took the opportunity to launch its latest whitepaper "RealTech: Amplifying the Future Growth of the GCC", which offers: - Insights on the impacts of technology on the GCC real estate and infrastructure sectors - Commentary from major real asset investors, developers and operators in the region - Case studies of innovation projects delivered in the UAE, KSA and broader GCC Download your copy of the whitepaper: https://lnkd.in/g2UhWb_r   To round out this auspicious day, we met with highly engaged teams from AD Ports Group, Maqta Technologies Group, Mubadala and Serco to explore the applications for our technologies in a broad array of assets, ranging across seaports, industrial precincts, universities and city-scale infrastructure.   It has been an energising experience for Taronga Ventures and our portfolio companies. We would like to thank Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Hub71, the UAE Embassy in Australia and the Australian Embassy in the UAE for your commitment to bringing RealTech to the Emirates.   Avi Naidu, Jonathan Hannam, Julian Kezelman, Jamie Levy, Sven Sylvester (CALUMINO), Derek Feebrey (Trendspek), Trystan Eeles (Liftango), Michael Bragg (PowerStack Energy), Chad Mahoney (CarbonCure Technologies), Sam Badrah (OpenSpace), Anthony Stewart (Ampd Energy)

The first day of our portfolio company delegation to the UAE was outstanding.   Our delegates were grateful for the warm welcome of our friends at Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Hub71.   Then, we met with Abu Dhabi Investment Office's PPP team to understand the extent of their PPP program, shaping the future of Abu Dhabi across multiple asset types. Their vision in engaging with technology companies early and making solutions accessible to developers is critical to their success.   We then visited Abu Dhabi Finance Week to hear from global investment managers on the incredible prospects for the region.   Following, we had the privilege of meeting with ALDAR, who has been a foundation investor and partner in the Middle East. Aldar's innovation team has implemented multiple Taronga Ventures technologies, supported those companies' entry into the UAE and taken pilots to scaled implementation. From the discussion, we expect to see multiple new projects in the works.   Thank you to Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Hub71 and the UAE Embassy in Australia for playing an active role in supporting the entry and future establishment of these Taronga Ventures portfolio companies in the UAE. 

Hear from founders and executives in our last program, ESG Impact, on their experience and why you should apply to our upcoming Asset Impact innovation program today. If you're part of a Climate & ESG, Data & AI, or DeepTech & Hardware company with technology solutions impacting the real asset sector, and would like the opportunity to grow your business through the program, we invite you to apply to Asset Impact. You can apply via our 5-min form (https://lnkd.in/gr5EuEhj) or visit the RealTechX website (https://lnkd.in/fxgzJZF) for more information. Thank you to Alex Mclean & Étienne Lapierre (Alvéole), Thomasin (Tommy) Crowley (WiredScore), Léyoh Goodall (Social Value Portal), Brandon Ng (Ampd Energy), Anna Wright (BindiMaps), and Measurabl for sharing your views!   Julian Kezelman, Dwayne Kaan, Chanelle Tan #RealTechX #AssetImpact #TarongaVentures #founders #entrepreneurs

Exciting times ahead as we bring the future of real assets to life at Windsor Place, starting with the deployment of OpenSpace. At Taronga Projects, we believe in leveraging innovative technology to create real assets that are not only efficient but also sustainable. OpenSpace, a 360-degree reality capture and AI-powered analytics solution, is helping to drive this vision at Windsor Place. This technology allows us to capture and visualise job site progress seamlessly, enhancing our ability to manage the construction process effectively. Our Managing Partners Jonathan Hannam and Avi Naidu were able to personally experience the value that OpenSpace brings to the development during their Melbourne site visit. They noticed its ease of use while activating the app and walking the site with the camera, and were impressed with the clarity of the images captured. Conveniently, they can log in remotely anytime to check site progress updates. With routine capture, OpenSpace generates a comprehensive digital representation of the asset for future reference. With OpenSpace, construction and project teams can: - Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders - Identify inefficiencies and minimise waste - Monitor conditions to ensure a safe work environment - Ensure that work is completed as planned Stay tuned as we highlight more technology partners contributing to this exciting project. Chapter Group, K2LD, Crema Constructions, Colliers #TarongaProjects #realitycapture #ConTech #constructionAI #visualdocumentation

Real asset technology comes to life when experienced first-hand. We were thrilled to host Ventia, a leading infrastructure services provider, at our RealTech Innovation Precinct at International Towers, Sydney. Ventia leadership and teams across various sectors, including transport, defence and social infrastructure, took a tour of the global emerging technologies from the Taronga Ventures portfolio and RealTechX innovation program on display. Attendees were encouraged to learn, interact, and consider technologies for now and for the future of their operations, maintenance and management of the assets they look after. A special thank you to Gary Dring, Amy Johnson, and the entire Ventia team for joining us. At Taronga Ventures, we believe fostering a culture of innovation is crucial to drive impact in the built environment - Ventia is good example of how it can be done. #RealTechInnovationPrecinct

We are hiring!   We're looking for passionate and driven Investment Managers or Associates to join our Sydney and Singapore teams.   The role will support investments into cutting-edge technology. You'll work closely with founders of innovative companies across Climate and ESG, Data and AI, DeepTech & Hardware and take responsibility for these opportunities across financial analysis, operations and value management.   You will be part of a close team working directly with investment principals and team peers with unparalleled levels of exposure and opportunity.   Join a fast-growing investment house and innovation ecosystem with a mission to transform the built environment. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gdypMh7q.   #TarongaVentures #jobs #investmentmanager #investmentassociate

What innovation opportunities can help to refresh and evolve the real estate sector’s value proposition? In this snapshot from our Asset Impact white paper, we cover illustrative examples across several real estate types, intended to raise curiosity about future opportunities to innovate. Download the full white paper: https://lnkd.in/gHguVAiv #RealTechX #AssetImpact #residential #office #retail #buildtorent #industrial #hospitality