Breakthrough Victoria
Ben Kaplan is currently serving as the Associate Director of Asset Management at Breakthrough Victoria since April 2022, previously holding the position of Investment Analyst. Prior to this role, Ben worked as a Thermal Engineer at AFRC Lab from November 2019 to September 2022, focusing on virtual air pressure simulations and acoustic test simulations, in addition to handling NCC compliance certification. Ben gained research experience as an Intern at the Monash Centre for Financial Studies between November 2021 and January 2022. Ben holds a Bachelor of International Business with a focus on Finance from Monash University, where studies were undertaken from 2020 to 2022, and completed secondary education at Brighton Secondary College from 2013 to 2019.
Breakthrough Victoria
Breakthrough Victoria is an independent investment company in Australia managing the $2 billion Breakthrough Victoria Fund to make Victoria state a global innovation leader. These investments will support projects with strong potential to drive long-term industry growth, including the commercialisation of new innovations and technologies in Victoria. They also drive investment in research and innovation and catalyse new projects in partnership with knowledge institutes and industry stakeholders. We support people and innovations from the first spark of an idea right through to companies with ambitions for large scale growth. We bring together investors, research institutions, governments and companies to commercialise great ideas and innovations that create jobs in emerging industries and deliver prosperity for Victoria over the next decade and beyond. Please email us at contact@breakthroughvictoria.com or visit our website to find out more.