Prisma Investment

Prisma Investment is a Sydney, Australia-based family office that primarily invests in capital growth and yield companies. The firm operates through several work streams, including investments in start-up and early-phase companies via Venture Partner Funds and direct follow-on investments. Additionally, Prisma Investment allocates capital to income-yielding Credit Funds and co-manages the Transfield Holdings investment portfolio alongside Angophora Capital. A unique aspect of their investment strategy involves supporting online tools that facilitate collaboration, with half of the dividends from these investments being donated to The newDemocracy Foundation.

Established in 2012, Prisma Investment was founded with a focus on strategic investments across various stages. Luca Belgiorno-Nettis, a key principal, also serves as the Managing Director of Transfield Holdings and is a founder of The newDemocracy Foundation, which receives philanthropic contributions from Prisma's investments in public sector-focused online tools. The firm leverages the expertise of its Venture Partners, such as Blackbird and One Ventures, for initial filtering and advisory, allowing them to concentrate investments in promising companies that have already demonstrated resilience and growth under expert guidance. In specific cases, particularly for early-stage companies aiming to disrupt the public sector or enhance public discourse, Prisma may act as the lead funder.

Prisma Investment has built a diverse portfolio, including notable investments in companies like Inventia, which operates in the healthcare discovery tools sector, ReSmart, focused on environmental services, and Canva, a prominent multimedia and design software company. These investments reflect the firm's interest in technology, business services, and sectors with potential for significant growth and societal impact. The firm's approach combines strategic partnerships with direct investment, aiming to identify and support innovative businesses.

The Prisma team comprises experienced professionals such as Luca Belgiorno-Nettis, Chris Bland, and Iain Walker. Luca Belgiorno-Nettis brings extensive experience as Managing Director of Transfield Holdings and a background in architecture and urban estate management, coupled with significant philanthropic contributions to the arts and community. Chris Bland, an advisor, has over 25 years of legal and commercial experience within the Transfield Holdings Group. Iain Walker, also an advisor, has a background in professional sports and the technology industry (Microsoft Australia), and his role as Executive Director of The newDemocracy Foundation informs his focus on disruptive innovations addressing public policy problems and tools for public discussion. Therese Chiu provides executive administrative support, drawing on over 40 years of administrative experience, much of it with Transfield Holdings.