Salus Ventures Launches Strategic Advisor Program
The appointments include a former director-general of Australia’s secret service and a former US ambassador.
Venture capital firm Salus Ventures has announced a new strategic advisor program, as well as the appointment of three high-profile advisors to its team.
Joining the program are former Director-General of the Australian Secret Service and Deputy Chief of Army, Paul Symon; Arthur Sinodinos, former ambassador to the United States and chief of staff to John Howard; and former head of Operation Sovereign Borders, member of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and director of Austal, Rear Admiral Lee Goddard.
The three appointments will help Salus Ventures conduct due diligence and work with portfolio companies, strengthening Australia’s national security landscape and accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, defense and automation.
“We are thrilled to have three highly influential and respected individuals join our board, each offering a unique path to further our mission of supporting deep tech in Australia,” said Dan Bennett, General Partner and Co-Founder of Salus Ventures, in a press release. statement.
“These critical appointments add to our connective tissue in Canberra and Washington DC, our ability to provide unique support to portfolio companies, facilitate AUKUS specialist opportunities and enable Salus to combine public and private sector efforts to achieve better outcomes for founders and Australia as a whole. .”
Salus has already made 10 investments in Australian start-ups after reviewing more than 1,000 companies in 2024.
“We are focused on developing key technology skills with speed-to-capability,” said Marten Peck, general partner and co-founder of Salus Ventures.
“There has never been a more important or impactful time for private sector founders and investors to contribute and build capacity in Australia and for our allies, which is why we look forward to the unique contributions that each of these strategic advisors can provide. »
