NAB Ventures

Venture Capital Corporate VC Est. 2016

Also known as NAB.

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Type
Venture Capital
HQ
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Founded
2016
Focus
AI & Data · Built World & PropTech · Cybersecurity · Fintech · Software & SaaS · Technology · Financial Services · Real Estate & Infrastructure

About

NAB Ventures is a dedicated investment fund backing technology companies in areas aligned with NAB’s strategic priorities.

Strategies

Venture Capital
Focused strategy
Growth Equity
Sources

Profile sources

  1. nab.com.au — AI & Data, Built World & PropTech, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Software & SaaS, Financial Services, Real Estate & Infrastructure
  2. nab.com.au — Technology

Investment Criteria

Investment Stages
Stages
Series A Series B Growth
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Australia
Coverage
Country-focused
Regions
Oceania

Coverage is a guide only.

Location

Headquarters
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Office Presence
1 country
Australia
1 known office
Sydney, NSW, Australia (HQ)

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