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Venture Capital as a Service (VCaaS) Grant

In context

This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 3 others. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

Artesian Venture Partners offers bespoke venture capital fund management for single institutional backers (governments, corporates, universities, industry bodies, superannuation funds) across six investment themes: climate and energy transition, agrifood and natural resources, health, AI and infrastructure, defence, and frontier. Backers co-design the investment mandate while Artesian handles sourcing, diligence, portfolio management, and exits.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 18 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Sole-LP venture funds built and operated by Artesian for a single institutional backer (government, corporate, university, industry body or superannuation fund). The backer co-designs the mandate, and Artesian runs sourcing, diligence, portfolio management and exits. Artesian reports fourteen active mandates across six investment themes: climate and energy transition, agrifood and natural resources, health, AI and infrastructure, defence, and frontier.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Applicant must be an institutional backer (government, corporate, university, industry body, or superannuation fund) seeking to establish a sole-LP venture fund
  • ✓Co-design investment mandate with Artesian covering one or more of six themes: climate and energy transition, agrifood and natural resources, health, AI and infrastructure, defence, or frontier
  • ✓Artesian operates the fund end-to-end including sourcing, diligence, portfolio management, and exit strategy

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Venture Capital as a Service (VCaaS)?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme, large-company, nonprofit, university, research-institution.

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.