Breakthrough Victoria
Josh Funder is a distinguished professional with extensive leadership experience as the CEO and Managing Director of Household Capital since February 2016, where the focus is on providing retirement funding solutions for Australians. In addition to this role, Josh serves as a Director at Breakthrough Victoria and has been involved with Watson's Pier as an author, detailing the experiences of Stan Watson during World War I. As a co-founder and former Chairman of Per Capita Australia, Josh has contributed to the development of progressive policy visions. Furthermore, involvement with Return On Science highlights a commitment to facilitating research commercialization in biotechnology and life sciences. Previous positions include directing roles at John Button Foundation and Gowrie Victoria, and serving as President of the Richmond branch of the Australian Labor Party. Josh's academic background includes multiple advanced degrees in law and biotechnology from prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford and the University of California, Berkeley.
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.