Reshaping the future of business.

Partner ventures is a private investment company that is reshaping the future of business and sustainability. We are not your average investment firm; we are passionate about connecting the forces driving innovation with the dynamic talents committed to solving the world’s greatest challenges and opportunities.

Prtnr was founded in 2024 by Wayne Gerard.

Prtnr (Pronounced Partner) provides Venture Capital and Advisory services focused on helping entrepreneurs, researchers, government and companies tackle the world’s most pressing challenges in climate and health.

Making a positive impact is at the heart of what we do at Partner Ventures. We believe and we partner with contemporary businesses that are for profit and for purpose!

Our tag line “creating a sustainable and vibrant future” is at the heart of every decision we make.

Climate – We are passionate about sustainability and partnering with businesses that are reducing our climate impact, supporting our energy transition and increasing our resilience to climate change and natural disasters.

Health – People, communities and economies are most vibrant when they are healthy and fit. We partner with visionary researchers and entrepreneurs applying unbounded thinking, contemporary therapeutics and innovative technology to increase human health span, reduce the cost and impact of disease and transform healthcare and our healthcare systems.

Creating a vibrant future means creating opportunities, a sense of purpose and optimism. We aim to build a vibrancy that inspires people to take positive action.

Creating a sustainable and vibrant future happens locally first. We are focused on building a local ecosystem where customers invest in new innovation, helping to create the conditions for entrepreneurs and early stage companies to identify problems, build solutions, win customers, grow and ultimately thrive.

A thriving and vibrant local innovation ecosystem is essential to the long-term sustainability of the local economy and society. We partner with Government, Universities, Investors, Customers, service providers and partners to build the companies we invest in and the ecosystems that enable them.

Dr Manoj Bhatt is an analyst at Prtnr ventures where he leverages his health expertise and financial acumen to support the winning start-ups that drive positive change in society.

a seasoned Nuclear Medicine and PET specialist physician with over three decades of medical experience and a keen focus on financial analysis within the healthcare and health-tech sectors.

Manoj completed his medical and specialist degrees in India and expanded his expertise by working in the United Kingdom until 2003. In 2005, he moved to Australia, where he completed advanced nuclear medicine training and has since been a pivotal figure at a leading tertiary hospital in Brisbane.

Recognizing the transformative potential of financial acumen in healthcare, Manoj is completing an MBA with specialized studies in Venture Capital and Private Equity from Harvard Summer School, alongside advanced coursework in Mergers and Acquisitions from UNSW. This rigorous academic foundation has been instrumental in his transition into the world of financial analysis, where he now meticulously evaluates health and health-tech investment opportunities.

Manoj’s unique combination of clinical expertise and financial insight enables him to assess investment opportunities with a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape.

In his current role, Manoj leverages his medical background and financial training to bridge the gap between clinical practice and healthcare innovation. His contributions are invaluable, where his insights help guide investments that not only promise financial returns but also advance the future of healthcare. Manoj is committed to identifying and supporting innovations that have the potential to improve patient outcomes and revolutionize healthcare delivery.