Australia's First Whole of Lifecycle Sustainability Fund Investing in Energy, Water and Waste
NEW INDUSTRIES FUND
The $150m AxleTree Capital New Industries Fund launched in February 2025.The Fund invests in growth stage companies in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand that are making a significant contribution to sustainability across the themes of water, waste and energy.
For companies that have proven their product or service is effective and their business model is profitable, the New Industries Fund will provide patient financial capital and strategic intellectual capital to support aggressive value growth over a 5-to-10-year horizon.
Through the New Industries Fund investors can actively support the transition to new industries and new technologies which address climate change and other critical sustainability challenges that confront humanity.
The fund's positioning addresses a significant gap in the market with pent up demand growing from companies graduating from their early-stage development and struggling to find the partners they need to realise the next phase of company growth.
As an evergreen fund there is the time and capacity to help portfolio companies develop and implement strategic growth designed to significantly enhance company valuations while making a meaningful contribution to improved sustainability.
The Fund invests in a structured portfolio across the full commercialisation life cycle; from start-up to mature businesses developing projects, technologies and services which positively contribute to a sustainable global society and environment, referencing in particular the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
FOCUS
By bringing patient capital to the technologies, projects and companies creating a sustainable future the AxleTree New Industries Fund supports
innovation across three key sectors.
Waste & Circularity
Minimisation
Recycling
Waste-to-energy
Decarbonisation & The Energy Transition
Generation
Efficient Transmission, Distribution and Storage
Energy Management Systems Energy Recovery
Climate Resilience & Water
Potable water and sewage treatment
Desalination
Efficiency of use in manufacturing and agriculture
Quality of ground water and surface water in the environment
FUND MISSION
We bridge the funding gap between early stage venture capital and deployment of mature technology solutions through patient capital.
Structure
A structured portfolio deploying patient capital across the full commercialisation life cycle; Start-up to mature
Globally Informed
Our approach to the UN Sustainable Development Goals is informed by the 7 Global Megatrends identified by the CSIRO (2022)
Support
We support businesses developing projects, technologies and services which positively contribute to sustainable societies
and environments
PRIORITY INDUSTRIES
The New Industry Fund has four priority industries within
its three target sectors.
AGRICULTURE - FOOD & FIBRE Electrification Precision Agriculture Irrigation Efficiency Regenerative Agriculture Yield Maximisation
TRANSPORTATION Electric Vehicles Safe, Accessible and Sustainable EV Charging Accessible Transport Net Zero Liquid Fuels
CONSTRUCTION Materials and Techniques Recycling Smart Cities and Buildings Integrated Energy Management Systems
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & RESOURCES Advanced Materials Additive Manufacturing Circular Economy Sustainable Supply Chains
The New Industries Fund suits investors seeking sustained capital value growth over the medium to long term while making a measurable contribution to addressing the sustainability goals in Australia and globally.