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This is the future of farming - and it's now being built on the Darling Downs. Unlocking the promise of autonomous agriculture, SwarmFarm Robotics have just opened a new manufacturing facility supported by QIC Ventures. Streamlined production is seeing two SwarmBots made every week, which means more farmers around the world will benefit from this Queensland Agtech innovation, with efficiency and sustainability at its core. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g5GU7bqH Hayden Wall, Nicholas Guest #Agtech #manufacturing

Growth is rarely easy, linear or evenly distributed across a portfolio. Continuation vehicles are showing increased potential for better risk-adjusted returns, enabling portfolio managers to retain high-performing assets beyond traditional fund lifespans.   Learn more from QIC’s Partner in Private Equity, Zach Jackson, CFA, as he delves into the benefits of continuation vehicles, evolving market dynamics and performance potential. https://lnkd.in/gdnQiiMv #privateequity #continuationvehicles #portfoliomanagement

Our Liquid Markets Group’s multi-asset solutions team offers a broad set of multi-asset derivative solutions across global fixed income, inflation, equities, credit and commodities. When applying derivatives in the equity space, we consider factors like capital efficiency and market liquidity, ensuring our solutions align with our client’s objectives. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gYj2GJXd Michael McNee #derivatives #liquidmarkets #inflation

The world is changing at breakneck speed with a number of complex risks for investors to address. However, today's environment is creating exciting investment prospects for infrastructure investors. “Certain trends are inherently inflationary, meaning that infrastructure's inflation-linked cashflows are more attractive to investors than ever,” said Ross Israel, Head of Global Infrastructure, QIC. To learn more about how QIC Infrastructure is staying ahead in this rapidly changing world, read the recent keynote interview with Ross Israel in Infrastructure Investor. https://lnkd.in/gbxAUPUh

And that’s a wrap on another blockbuster Queensland launch of the State of Australian Startup Funding Report presented by the Cut Through Venture team! From Chris Gillings latest fundraising insights to Drew Klease’s economic analysis and Don McKenzie’s artful MCing, it was an evening of equal parts education, collaboration and celebration. Our thanks to panellists Ed Bigazzi, Llew Jury, Rebecca W. and Wendell Keuneman for their investor perspectives in conversation with Tess Bennett. And to everyone in Queensland’s vibrant innovation ecosystem who joined us to mark where we’ve been, and more importantly, where we’re collectively going. QIC Ventures looks forward to an even bigger and better year ahead.   Nicola Wightman Nicholas Guest Crystal Russell Matiela Baker Patrick Christiansen Nick Capell Lottie Bryon Leo Channon Brandon Clews Eden Peterson Hayden Wall Bailey Wallace 

Adaptability is key when navigating the energy transition.   As active asset managers for our clients, the QIC Infrastructure team leverages local insights and long-term relationships to develop, evolve and deliver on strategy while mitigating risk. https://lnkd.in/gzztc7d8 Patrick Mulholland #infrastructure #energytransition

What a privilege to be a part of something so extraordinary. In the words of our Chief Financial and Operating Officer Claire Blake, "Brisbane Festival brings light, life and delight to the city each September."   Last night, QIC was announced as the inaugural Reconciliation Partner for the Brisbane Festival, supporting First Nations employment opportunities that help bring to life the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Claire chairs QIC's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group. #BrisbaneFestival #ReconciliationInAction #FirstNationsVoices

It’s great to be part of the latest Infrastructure Partnerships Australia's Future Building edition discussing all things infrastructure resilience, innovation and the energy transition.   “Building greater resilience into infrastructure assets is about more than risk management; it’s also about creating long‑term value for communities and investors, and is fundamental to responsible stewardship,” Kirsten Whitehead, Partner, QIC Infrastructure.   Read the full article here. 

Congratulations to QIC’s Economics & Research team, taking 5th place in the The Australian Financial Review Top Economic Forecasters for 2024. This improves on the team’s impressive 9th place in the 2023 list. According to the Financial Review, the paper’s rankings “recognise economists who correctly predicted the cash rate, unemployment rate, and inflation rate for June and December 2024.”   Matthew Peter | Drew Klease | Lynda Bourke | Sophie Willgoose | Elliot Hiller   Read the AFR article here: https://lnkd.in/gjTh22hE

In Miami this week, QIC’s Head of US, Private Equity Matt Diestel joined panellists at iConnections Global Alts conference on a panel titled “Growth Equity: A Goldilocks Option?” Matt talked to QIC’s view that venture-backed growth and growth equity investment strategies offer a compelling proposition; however, he noted, the right playbook is nuanced.    “We find the ability to access high-growth businesses at an inflection point, where capital can accelerate scale, optimize operations and unlock markets, to be attractive in today's environment. But while the opportunity is attractive, growth does not always equal efficiency. The best investors know that revenue expansion must be paired with sustainable fundamentals like scalable go-to-market strategies, disciplined capital allocation and a clear path to profitability."   Panellists include Michael Patanella, Grant Thornton (US); Martin Escobari, General Atlantic; Darren Cohen, Goldman Sachs; Jim Pittman, BCI