Investor · 1 deal
Every published round The Planet Fund took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetroElectro | Unnamed stage | 17 Nov 2025 | $1m | Participant | Startup Daily (Fri 21 Nov 2025), Startup Daily (Mon 17 Nov 2025) |
Companies The Planet Fund has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetroElectro | 17 Nov 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for The Planet Fund, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies The Planet Fund has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal The Planet Fund did.
Stories naming The Planet Fund. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Melbourne solar startup MetroElectro has landed $1 million from Wavemaker Impact plus $4 million in debt from Ecotone Partners, adding to its 2024 pre-seed, to put panels on commercial rooftops.
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