Grannus Securities ("Grannus") is a boutique corporate advisory and funds management practice focused on the innovation and technology markets. Founded in 2005 in Melbourne, Australia, the practice has grown to incorporate projects and investments across the Australia, New Zealand and selected Asian geographies. Grannus is working with the leading universities, research institutes and companies across the region to identify unique and compelling technologies that will change the way industries, businesses and consumers work and play. By working with, supporting and nurturing early stage companies, either new spin-offs derived from innovative academic research or existing companies, Grannus enables these groundbreaking technologies to be commercialised, products developed, launched and grown using the grannusSCALE methodologies. By focusing on effective customer engagement, Grannus engagement helps maximise the potential return for its investors. The firm's Principals have industry, operational and transaction execution expertise in the healthcare, clean/green technology, applied material sciences, information and communications technology markets working both locally and in the international markets.