Australian Venture Summit 2026

Connecting investors, founders and ideas

Private Capital Snapshot

Our members make a substantial contribution to the Australian economy and businesses by investing in innovation, backing entrepreneurship and enabling established businesses achieve their growth ambitions.

3%	1,100+
GDP contribution by private capital funds in Australia The ABC of private capital	businesses in Australia supported by Australian Investment Council members The ABC of private capital
600,000	$65b
full-time jobs supported through private capital investment The ABC of private capital	managed by Australia-focused private capital funds Preqin Yearbook 2025

Australia’s Untapped Opportunity

Read our research on Australian superannuation funds under-allocating to start-ups and growth companies costing workers up to $20k and the economy up to $54 billion.

Lead. Equip. Connect

Our purpose is to enable private capital to invest in Australian ideas, businesses and communities. We do this by advocating for our members, providing forums for connection, and equipping our members through education and information.

30+	210+
Years since inception	Member organisations

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Ambitious Australia - an opportunity to supercharge innovation

The Australian Investment Council welcomes the release of Ambitious Australia: Strategic Examination of R&D, which makes clear that Australia needs stronger policy settings to support innovation and commercialisation.

17 Mar 2026

Australia’s regulatory overreach

More compelling “go-for-growth” signals in other countries are tempting investment away from Australia.

2 Mar 2026

Pre-budget Submission 2026-27

Australian Investment Council pre-Budget submission.

18 Feb 2026

Chester Moynihan appointed Australian Investment Council Chair

Chester Moynihan, Allegro Funds Founding Partner, announced as AIC new Board Chair

11 Feb 2026

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Events and Professional Development

Events Professional development


Principles of Venture Capital Level 3, The Precinct Fortitude Valley, Brisbane Thu, 7 May 10:45am Register
Foundations of Directorship MinterEllison Sydney Fri, 8 May 8:30am Register
Australian Venture Summit 2026 Art Gallery of NSW Sydney Thu, 28 May 9:00am Register

Our partners

We value our partner's ongoing support of the Council and their contribution to the private capital ecosystem.

Annual Partners

Philanthropy Partners

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