Gabrielle Munzer

Gabrielle Munzer is a Partner at Main Sequence Ventures, a deep tech venture capital firm co-founded by the CSIRO. Her role involves leading deep technology investments and company creation opportunities, with a specific focus on sectors that aim to 'decarbonise the planet' and 'feed 10 billion people'. She actively seeks investments in startups that can create massive global impact, guided by strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. mseq+6

With over 20 years of experience in financial markets, Gabrielle brings a robust background from her prior roles at Challenger Limited in Australia, and Morgan Stanley and ABN AMRO in London. This extensive experience in capital markets underpins her strategic approach to venture capital investments. mseq+4

Gabrielle is actively involved in fostering the Australian biotech ecosystem, notably contributing to the creation of Australia's first BioTech accelerator, SynBio 10x, in collaboration with the University of New South Wales. She also played a significant role in establishing companies such as Samsara Eco (plastic recycling) and Eden Brew (animal-free dairy), demonstrating her commitment to deep tech innovation. mseq+2

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in International Securities, Investment and Banking from the University of Reading and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from INSEAD, with an exchange program at Wharton Business School. She also completed a fellowship program in Leadership for Sustainable Development from LEAD, highlighting her dedication to both financial acumen and sustainable practices. mseq+3