Breakthrough Victoria
Kanva Patel is an experienced investment analyst currently employed at Breakthrough Victoria since October 2022, focusing on deep-tech venture capital investments. Prior experience includes roles as a venture advisor and venture analyst at Auckland University of Technology and AUT Ventures from August 2020 to October 2022. Kanva's background also features a research and analysis internship at Loccioni, where industry analysis in the autonomous vehicle sector supported client engagements with Daimler AG. Additional roles include business assistant at Douglas Pharmaceuticals Limited and internships at Infosys and EdgeVerve, contributing to innovative projects and digital transformation initiatives. Kanva holds multiple master's degrees in business and international management from Uppsala University, Università di Bologna, and ICN Business School, along with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from The University of Auckland.
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.