COVID-19: Good News Stories

Pivoting businesses to support communities

As the world continues to navigate these unprecedented times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Investment Council is proud to see many of our members and the portfolio companies they invest in working to help support their communities overcome the many day-to-day challenges brought on by the pandemic.

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McKinsey Diversity Report

The new report, “The state of diversity in global Private Markets: 2022,” builds on prior McKinsey research on diversity in the workplace to explore DE&I in the global private markets industry, with a focus on PE.

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Using industrial design & manufacturing expertise to create new solutions

DisplayWise, backed by Evolve Private Capital, is a market leader in exhibitions...

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Helping women re-skill and find new jobs

Canva, backed by Blackbird Ventures, has signed on to be a Career Partner with The Dream Collective.

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From making meat to sanitiser

Vow, backed by Blackbird Ventures that makes meat from animal cells, began producing hand sanitiser.

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DIY dates for those #stayingathome

Fable Food Co, backed by Blackbird Ventures, thought of a new way to serve their community...

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Helping companies prioritise their people and culture during uncertain times

Culture Amp, a platform that helps companies take action to improve employee engagement...

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Free patient recruitment to support COVID-19 treatments and vaccines

HealthMatch, backed by Tempus Partners, is an AI platform that matches patients to clinical trials.

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Delivering life-changing medical supplies globally

Swoop Aero, backed by Tempus Partners, is an autonomous aeromedical drone logistics network...

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Ed-tech platform facilitates feeding 1.3 million disadvantaged children

Wonde, backed by Tempus Partners is an ed-tech data security and data management company...

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Fast-tracking program for the treatment of fibrosis to help hospitalised COVID-19 patients

San Francisco based Blade Therapeutics, backed by OneVentures, is a biotech company...

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Expanding features and capabilities to help employers navigate COVID-19

Employment Hero backed by OneVentures, is a human resources and people management platform...

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Private Capital supporting its global community

Some of the largest global PE firms have directed their resources to provide significant support...

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