What Greenhouse does

Greenhouse, trading as Greenhouse Tech Hub and legally operated by Innovillage Pty Ltd (an Australian private limited company registered in New South Wales), is Australia's largest climate tech hub, headquartered at Level 3 Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The company operates as a physical co-working space and climate innovation ecosystem, providing workspace memberships (hot desks, dedicated desks), event venue rentals (the 120-person Telford event space, the 20-person Wangari workshop, and boardroom/meeting rooms), and a portfolio of programs including the Corporate Innovation Program, Founder Programs, Innovation Challenges (e.g., Near Zero Steel 2030), Sector-based Initiatives, and a Global Landing Pad for international climate tech market entry. The company serves early-stage climate tech startups and founders, large corporates seeking innovation partnerships, government agencies (notably the City of Sydney and Investment NSW), and investors looking for deal flow.

The underlying technology is non-proprietary: Greenhouse is fundamentally a physical hub and curated community rather than a software platform, with no disclosed API, SDK, or core technology stack beyond its workspace and event venue infrastructure. Its core asset is a community of over 1,000 climate innovators and a Climate Crew ANZ community of more than 450 members, supplemented by research outputs such as the Catalysing Climate Capital report and the HolonIQ ANZ Climate Tech 100 list. The business model combines recurring co-working membership subscriptions, one-time event venue rental fees, and professional-services revenue from corporate innovation programs; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is community-led growth, supplemented by partnerships with corporations and government agencies, with the annual Climate Innovation and Investment Summit during Climate Action Week Sydney as a flagship mid-funnel event.

Name

Greenhouse

Legal name

Innovillage Pty Ltd

Website

https://greenhouse.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greenhouse is Australia's largest climate tech hub, operating a Sydney CBD co-working space, event venues, and innovation programs that connect climate tech startups with corporates, investors, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Tech Co-Working Hub & Innovation Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Finance Strategy (CapEx planning, green finance, incentives & grants) (EUABAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sector-Specific Net-Zero Pathways & Benchmarking (hard-to-abate methodologies) (EUABAKAI)

Keywords

• Co-working space
• Climate technology
• Innovation programs
• Event venue rental
• Corporate partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Co-Working Memberships: Revenue from monthly and annual co-working membership fees for climate innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs accessing the Sydney-based hub.
2. Event Venue Rental: Revenue from renting out event spaces including the Event Space (Telford) for up to 120 people, Workshop Space (Wangari), and Meeting Rooms for workshops, meetings, and corporate events.
3. Corporate Innovation Programs: Revenue from partnering with corporations on innovation programs, challenges, and initiatives designed to accelerate climate tech adoption.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Greenhouse operates Australia's largest climate tech hub in Sydney's CBD, providing co-working memberships, premium event venue rentals, and a portfolio of innovation programs that connect climate tech startups, corporates, investors, and government agencies to accelerate climate technology development and deployment. Revenue is generated through monthly/annual workspace memberships, one-time event and meeting-room bookings, and bespoke corporate innovation partnerships. The ecosystem also runs structured offerings such as the Corporate Innovation Program, Founder Programs, Innovation Challenges (e.g., Near Zero Steel 2030), Sector-based Initiatives, and a Global Landing Pad for international market entry.

Product overview

Greenhouse is a climate innovation ecosystem—Australia's largest climate tech hub in Sydney's CBD—offering co-working memberships, premium event venue rentals (including the Event Space Telford with 120-person capacity, Workshop Space Wangari, and Boardroom/Meeting Rooms), and a portfolio of programs for climate founders and corporate partners. The ecosystem includes the Corporate Innovation Program for industry partnerships, Founder Programs for accelerator-style support, Innovation Challenges (such as Near Zero Steel 2030), Sector-based Initiatives, and the Global Landing Pad for international market entry. The offering functions as a unified platform connecting climate tech innovators, investors, corporates, and government agencies, supplemented by events like the annual Climate Innovation and Investment Summit and resources such as the Catalysing Climate Capital report.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Co-Working Memberships Flexible workspace memberships providing access to Australia's largest climate tech hub in Sydney's CBD, including hot desks, dedicated desks, and virtual tour options, with perks such as community access to over 1,000 climate innovators. Targeted at climate tech founders, startups, and ecosystem participants.
• Event Space (Telford) Large event venue accommodating up to 120 persons with reception area and bar, hybrid-enabled capabilities, high ceilings, and customisable space for conferences, summits, and corporate events. Located at the Sydney hub.
• Workshop Space (Wangari) Fully customisable workshop space with views of Circular Quay, accommodating up to 20 persons, designed for creative collaboration, workshops, and small group sessions.
• Boardroom and Meeting Rooms Premium meeting rooms and boardrooms accommodating 4–14 persons, with virtual conferencing capabilities, centrally located in Sydney's CBD at Salesforce Tower.
• Corporate Innovation Program Partnership program providing corporates with all-access passes to climate innovation through the Greenhouse ecosystem, connecting industry leaders with climate tech solutions, startups, and pilot opportunities.
• Founder Programs Accelerator-style programs helping climate tech founders scale their businesses, hit milestones, and connect with investors and mentors within the Greenhouse ecosystem.
• Innovation Challenges Competitive challenges that rally funding, technology, government, and industry support around specific climate tech sectors, such as the Near Zero Steel 2030 Challenge.
• Sector-based Initiatives Initiatives that rally funding, technology, government, and broad-scale industry support around specific climate tech sectors for targeted impact.
• Global Landing Pad Program supporting international climate tech companies entering or expanding into the Australian market, providing ecosystem access and mentorship through the Sydney-based hub.
• Climate Innovation and Investment Summit Annual three-day summit held during Climate Action Week Sydney, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to decode capital, accelerate innovation, and unlock collaboration across Australia's climate tech ecosystem.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Sydney provides support for Greenhouse's climate innovation initiatives, including co-sponsoring the Catalysing Climate Capital report and supporting Climate Action Week Sydney events.
• Investment NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment NSW supports the Climate Innovation and Investment Summit during Climate Action Week Sydney, aligning government investment goals with climate innovation ecosystem development.
• HolonIQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce the Australia and New Zealand Climate Tech 100 list. Greenhouse led outreach and evaluation, hosting the unveiling event with over 200 attendees.
• Flow PowerminorOthersGreenhouse is powered by 100% green power through Flow Power, supporting the renewable energy future.
• SalesforceminorOthersGreenhouse is located in Salesforce Tower at Circular Quay, Sydney, a partnership for premium workspace location.
• UNSWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdge Impact, a Greenhouse member, partnered with UNSW to create the 'Art of Climate Change' exhibition exploring climate change impacts, demonstrating cross-ecosystem collaboration.
• 100% RenewablesminorOthersBarbara Albert, Co-CEO of 100% Renewables, interviewed Creel Price at Greenhouse for her podcast, illustrating the interconnected ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global accelerator operating climate-tech and sustainability programs with corporate partners; relevant as a scaled incumbent running climate-founder programs and corporate innovation partnerships analogous to Greenhouse's portfolio.
• Antler: Global early-stage VC and accelerator with an active Australia presence and climate-tech focus areas; comparable as a global ecosystem-builder backing climate founders through cohorts and ecosystem events.
• BlueChilli: Australian innovation and venture-building firm partnering with corporates and startups across sectors; comparable broader ecosystem-builder positioning, though less climate-specialized than Greenhouse.

Emerging players

• Startmate: Australia and New Zealand-focused early-stage accelerator running cohorts including climate-tech; comparable ecosystem-building role but accelerator-first rather than hub-anchored model.
• The Energy Lab: Australian climate energy accelerator supporting climate-tech founders with programs, mentorship, and capital connections; overlaps with Greenhouse's founder programs and sector-based initiatives for climate startups.

Direct peers

• Stone & Chalk: Australian innovation hub operating startup-support and co-working spaces; directly comparable as another ecosystem-builder serving Australian tech founders with physical hubs, corporate partnerships, and program offerings.
• Climate Salad: Australia- and New Zealand-based climate-tech community and talent network connecting climate founders, operators, and investors; directly comparable as a climate-specific ecosystem-builder in the same geography.
• Tank Stream Labs: Sydney CBD co-working and startup hub offering workspace and event space to founders and corporates; closely matches Greenhouse's core venue-based business model in the same geographic market.
• Impact Hub Sydney: Sydney location of the global Impact Hub network focused on social and environmental entrepreneurs; overlaps directly with Greenhouse's mission of providing workspace, programs, and community for impact-driven founders.

Regional players

• Hub Sydney (Hubud-style operators): Australia-based co-working and community space operator for impact-driven entrepreneurs; relevant regional operator of community-first workspaces serving founders and climate/sustainability missions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/greenhousetech_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@greenhouse-tech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenhousetech

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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