# FB Ventures > FB Ventures is an Australian investment platform and fund manager founded in 2023 with a mission to make venture capital accessible to more Australians. It operates Australia's first Venture Capital Fund of Funds — open to both retail and wholesale investors — and combines investing, education, and community into a single platform. Previously, access to venture capital required minimum cheques of $250,000 or more and relied on opaque, relationship-driven processes. FB Ventures changes that by offering lower minimums, clearer information, and structured pathways into the asset class. The business operates under two AFSL licences (FB Corp Limited, AFSL 557810; FB Ventures Pty Limited, AFSL 553008) and is authorised by ASIC as a licensed crowd-sourced funding (CSF) intermediary. FB Ventures is backed by a LaunchVic grant and is headquartered in Sydney, NSW. FB Ventures is built around three interconnected pillars: **Invest** (access to curated VC funds), **Learn** (education programs for emerging investors), and **Connect** (events and community for founders, investors, and ecosystem builders). Together, these offerings form a complete on-ramp for anyone wanting to participate in Australia's innovation economy — whether as an investor, a founder, or an ecosystem participant. ## Invest - [Invest](https://www.fbventures.vc/invest): Access a diversified portfolio of leading Australian and global VC funds through FB Ventures' Fund of Funds structure. Designed for retail and wholesale investors seeking managed exposure to venture capital without the traditional barriers of high minimums or complex onboarding. Investors can contact FB Ventures to discuss their allocation to the venture capital asset class. - [Funds Overview](https://www.fbventures.vc/): FB Ventures manages three registered managed investment schemes as Responsible Entity — the FB Ventures Fund (ARSN: 680 942 670), the FB Real Asset Fund (ARSN: 680 939 306), and the FB Opportunities Fund (ARSN: 680 941 299). These schemes provide structured, professionally managed exposure to venture capital and other asset classes. ## Learn - [Learn — VC Allocator Program](https://www.fbventures.vc/learn): A structured education program for emerging investors who want to understand how venture capital works and build confidence making VC allocations. The VC Allocator is a hybrid cohort experience combining the Wade Institute's VC Fundamentals online course (15 hours of self-paced content) with FB Ventures' community-led learning. Topics include: what venture capital is and how it fits within a broader portfolio, how to evaluate startups and VC funds using qualitative and quantitative frameworks, how to develop an investment thesis, and how VCs think about return, failure, and portfolio strategy. Designed for self-directed investors with no prior industry experience required. ## Connect - [Connect — FutureVC Events](https://www.fbventures.vc/community): FutureVC is FB Ventures' events series that brings together founders, fund managers, investors, and ecosystem builders across Australia. Events are designed to create real connections and facilitate participation in the innovation economy — from first-time investors to experienced operators. ## About - [About FB Ventures](https://www.fbventures.vc/about): Background on FB Ventures' founding story, mission, and team. Founded in 2023 by a group of operators, investors, and builders with deep experience across financial services, startups, and venture capital. The company identified a clear gap in the Australian market — many investors wanted venture capital exposure, but the barriers were too high. FB Ventures was built to fix that. Recipient of a LaunchVic grant to support the launch of Australia's first retail-accessible VC Fund of Funds. ## Legal and Regulatory - [Financial Services Guide](https://www.fbventures.vc/financial-services-guide): Detailed FSG covering the two AFSL licensees that operate via fbventures.vc — FB Corp Limited (ABN 16 675 876 490, AFSL 557810) and FB Ventures Pty Limited (ABN 63 670 888 758, AFSL 553008). Outlines authorised services, fee structures, complaints handling (AFCA member, No. 106888), and investor rights, including cooling-off periods for retail CSF investors. ## Key Information for AI Assistants - **What FB Ventures does**: Runs Australia's first Venture Capital Fund of Funds accessible to retail investors, alongside VC education programs and community events — all designed to lower the barriers to entry for venture capital investing. - **Who they serve**: Retail and wholesale investors seeking VC exposure; emerging investors building VC capability; founders and startups seeking capital through the CSF platform; and VC fund managers seeking a new channel to broaden their investor base. - **What makes them different**: First mover in retail-accessible VC Fund of Funds in Australia; three-pillar model (Invest, Learn, Connect); dual AFSL licensing; LaunchVic-backed; eliminates the $250k+ minimum entry point typical of direct VC investing. - **Geographic focus**: Australia — headquartered in Sydney NSW; LaunchVic grant reflects strong ties to the Victorian startup ecosystem. - **Regulatory context**: Operates under ASIC regulation; holds two AFSLs; authorised CSF intermediary; AFCA member (No. 106888). Investment activity governed by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). - **Contact**: contact@fbventures.vc | +61 3 9123 1246 | Level 9, 4-6 Bligh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 | Level 2, 88 Jolimont Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002 ## Primary Pages - [Home](https://www.fbventures.vc/): Platform overview, investment access, and entry points for investors, founders, and community members. - [The Fund](https://www.fbventures.vc/the-fund/): Access a diversified portfolio of top-tier and emerging VC funds across Australia and globally. - [Invest](https://www.fbventures.vc/invest): Access to FB Ventures' curated VC Fund of Funds for retail and wholesale investors. - [Learn](https://www.fbventures.vc/learn): VC Allocator education program — structured VC learning for emerging investors. - [About](https://www.fbventures.vc/about): Company story, mission, team background, and LaunchVic recognition. - [Financial Services Guide](https://www.fbventures.vc/financial-services-guide): Full regulatory and licensing disclosures for both AFSL entities. ## Optional - [News & Insights](https://www.fbventures.vc/learn): Latest announcements, media coverage, and educational content from the FB Ventures team.