QIC

QIC, or Queensland Investment Corporation, is a distinguished Australian institutional investment manager and sovereign owned fund manager headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. Established by the Queensland Government on 1 July 1991, QIC's initial mandate was to manage the State's long-term investments, beginning with liquid markets and real estate. Over more than three decades, the firm has evolved significantly, expanding its capabilities to include global private equity, infrastructure, private debt, natural capital, and multi-asset overlay solutions. QIC operates commercially and invests alongside a diverse range of global institutional partners, including superannuation and pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and insurers, managing a gross asset portfolio exceeding A$135 billion across various asset classes.

What sets QIC apart is its unique combination of sovereign ownership, which provides inherent stability and accountability, coupled with an operational model that ensures investment independence, legally enshrined. The firm is committed to a long-term, disciplined investment approach, employing a whole-of-portfolio view and a risk-based investment philosophy to navigate dynamic market conditions. This strategic perspective aims to deliver resilient investment outcomes and create shared value for clients, people, and communities globally.

Within its comprehensive investment platform, QIC maintains a dedicated Private Equity division that includes significant venture capital activities. Its QIC Ventures arm and the managed Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund (VCDF) actively invest in innovative Australian companies, from pre-seed to growth equity and beyond. QIC Ventures has a notable track record, having invested in over 80 innovative companies since 2016, including prominent names like Go1, Gilmour Space, and VALD, championing Australian innovation on a global scale. This focus on venture capital, particularly in Queensland, highlights QIC's role in fostering local startup ecosystems while leveraging its global expertise and extensive networks. Key leadership includes Kylie Rampa as Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Whatmore as Head of Private Equity, and Jonathan Crombie as Senior Investment Director overseeing critical initiatives within the private equity platform.