
Who We Are
We are a government registered Australian venture capital fund operating under the Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) framework — one of Australia’s highest-level innovation investment structures.
This registration grants our investors access to one of Australia’s most generous venture capital tax incentives, while ensuring our fund meets the strict compliance, governance, and reporting standards required by the Commonwealth Government.
Being an approved ESVCLP means our fund is:
Recognised in Federal Legislation under the Venture Capital Act 2002
Monitored for compliance by Innovation and Science Australia
Subject to ATO regulations for eligibility, reporting, and governance
Granted tax exemptions on qualifying venture capital gains for investors
Protected by one of the world’s strongest institutional frameworks
REGULATED BY THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT



Trusted by Australia’s Universities and Research Organisations
Because our structure is government-registered and designed specifically to support innovation, we are:
Trusted by leading Australian universities
Trusted by Research Institutes and Technology Commercialisation Offices
Welcomed as An Approved Investment Partner for Early-stage Innovation Projects
Eligible to Co-invest alongside University Funds, Accelerators and Research Spin-outs
Trusted to Support PhD-led or Research-led Commercialisation Ventures
Trusted as A Compliant Investment Vehicle by University Governance Committees
We work closely with:
University incubators & entrepreneurship centres
Accredited research organisations
Registered technology transfer offices






PARTNERING WITH AUSTRALIA'S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM




State innovation agencies
Industry and government innovation hubs

OUR MISSION
HELPING RESEARCHERS, FOUNDERS, AND INNOVATORS TURN NEW IDEAS INTO HIGH-GROWTH, GLOBALLY SCALABLE COMPANIES.
Address
697 Collins street, Dockland, Melbourne 3000
Contacts
+61 402 676 956
info@providencefund.com.au
Providence Smart Future Pty Ltd, trading as ProvidenceESVCLP, ACN 635 690 765, is an authorised representative (Authorised Representative No. 001283134) of Hatchstone Capital Pty Ltd (Australin Financial Services Licence no. 483761). Providence Smart Future Pty Ltd, trading as ProvidenceESVCLP, ACN 635 690 765 is not licensed to provide personal product advice under the Corporations Act. At Providence Smart Future, we’re focused on giving you a better investing experience but we don’t take into account your personal objectives, circumstances or financial needs. Any advice given by Providence Smart Future is of a general nature only. As investments carry risk, before making any investment decision, please consider if it’s right for you and seek appropriate taxation and legal advice. ProvidenceESVCLP does not provide migration services or visa advice. Any references to Australian innovation sectors or government programs, including the National Innovation Visa (NIV), are for general informational purposes only. Eligibility for any visa is determined solely by the Australian Government. Founders and investors should obtain their own independent legal and migration advice. Please view our Financial Service Guide, Term & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimer before deciding to invest on or use Providence Smart Future. By using our website or service in any way, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. All financial products involve risk and you should ensure you understand the risks involved as certain financial products may not be suitable to everyone. Past performance of any product described on this website is not a reliable indication of future performance. Providence Smart Future are registered trademarks in Australia.
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