Virescent Ventures
Ben Gust is an accomplished professional with extensive leadership experience across various sectors, including clean energy, biotechnology, and venture capital. Currently serving as Director at SILTRAX and JET Charge, as well as Managing Partner at Virescent Ventures, Ben plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable technologies, such as electric car charging infrastructure and innovative solar panels. Prior roles include Director positions at Sunman Energy, Omni Tanker Pty Ltd, and GreenSync Pty Ltd, contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions in their respective fields. Ben's expertise is further underscored by a tenure as Executive Director of the Innovation Fund at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, focusing on early-stage investments in CleanTech. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science from Monash University, a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from FINSIA, and a GAICD from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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Virescent Ventures
Virescent Ventures is a specialist climate tech transition fund. We invest in the founders and technology at the heart of the global transition to net zero. In 2022, Virescent Ventures was born out of the Clean Energy Innovation Fund, part of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. We invest from pre-seed to late-stage growth capital, backing great founders and companies on their journey. Our focus includes deep tech, business model innovations, software and hardware. Please reach out via hello@virescent.vc.