Venture Capital

Venture Capital & Ecosystem Lead (Western Australia):

Artesian is a global alternative investment firm with $1.4 billion+ AUM, managing venture capital, public and private debt, and impact investment strategies.

Through our growing venture capital business, we manage a diverse range of funds - including traditional VC funds and our Venture Capital as a Service (VCaaS) platform - deploying capital on behalf of governments, corporates and research institutes to achieve both financial and strategic outcomes.

We have recently been appointed fund manager for two new WA Government VC funds and awarded a major corporate VCaaS mandate in Western Australia. These initiatives mark a major expansion of Artesian's platform into WA - and we're looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial professional to help us grow it.

The Role:

As Artesian's first full-time team member in WA, you'll take a leading role in building our on-the-ground presence, working across investment, community engagement and business development.

You'll be supported by Artesian's national and international teams in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, New York, Austin, Shanghai, Singapore and London, with opportunities for interstate and overseas travel.

Your work will directly shape the growth of WA's innovation ecosystem and Artesian's business in the state.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment & Portfolio

• Source and evaluate early-stage, high-growth technology ventures across WA's priority sectors - including energy, mining & METS, health and medical life sciences, space, defence, agriculture, and creative industries.
• Lead or contribute to due diligence and investment recommendations, preparing investment memos and presenting to Artesian's Investment Committee.
• Participate in deal negotiation, structuring and closing alongside Artesian Partners.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify value-creation opportunities, and assist portfolio companies with growth and follow-on funding.

Ecosystem & Community

• Build and maintain strong relationships within WA's startup, investor and research communities.
• Represent Artesian at industry events, panels and forums.
• Deliver founder and investor engagement initiatives that grow Artesian's visibility and deal flow in WA.

Business Development & Strategy

• Identify and develop new VCaaS opportunities with corporates, government agencies and research institutes.
• Contribute to broader Artesian initiatives - including impact, debt and multi-asset projects - reflecting Artesian's integrated investment platform.
• Collaborate with Artesian's operations team on reporting, marketing, and strategy development.

About You:

You're ambitious, analytical, and entrepreneurial - someone who combines financial rigour with curiosity and a genuine passion for innovation. You thrive on autonomy, enjoy building relationships, and want to play a hands-on role in growing Western Australia's venture ecosystem.

You will ideally bring:

• 5–10 years' experience in an investment, strategy, or operational role - whether in venture capital, private equity, consulting, investment banking, corporate innovation, or startup leadership.
• Strong financial and analytical capability, with experience in research, modelling, and commercial evaluation of opportunities across diverse sectors.
• The ability to connect with founders, investors, corporates, and government stakeholders, and communicate ideas clearly and persuasively to different audiences.
• A results-driven mindset - you take initiative, move fast, and deliver high-quality outcomes without needing close supervision.
• A strategic communicator who can manage complex relationships and align multiple interests to get deals done.
• A genuine passion for Western Australia's growth, with curiosity for emerging technologies and the role venture capital can play across sectors such as energy, mining tech, health, space, defence, and agriculture.
• Ideally, an established local network - relationships with founders, researchers, investors, or industry leaders - and the confidence to represent Artesian across both startup and institutional settings.
• A global perspective and comfort operating across markets and disciplines, reflecting Artesian's international platform and multi-asset focus.
• Above all, you're a builder - someone who sees this as an opportunity not only to invest, but to help shape the future of WA's innovation economy and grow Artesian's presence across the state.

Why Join Artesian:

• Shape WA's venture capital future.
   Play a leading role in deploying capital, building partnerships and developing new VCaaS mandates.
• Global platform, local ownership.
   Operate with autonomy in WA while collaborating with Artesian's international investment teams.
• Dynamic, growth-oriented culture.
   Learn from experienced investors and help scale a business that bridges finance, innovation and impact.
• Sustainability and longevity
  . Founded in 2004, Artesian is now 21 years strong - an innovative, sustainability-focused investment firm with a proven track record and experienced team spanning global financial markets.
• Career trajectory.
   For the right person, this role offers a pathway to future leadership and fund management opportunities within Artesian.

Location:

Perth, Western Australia - open to candidates currently in WA or interstate/overseas professionals looking to return.

How to Apply:

If you're energised by the idea of investing in WA's best startups, building the state's innovation ecosystem, and helping grow Artesian's venture platform, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience across investing, ecosystem and community building, and supporting companies across their growth trajectory. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates that have a strong, established network in WA and a passion for early stage innovation.

Artesian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.