Luke Fay

Managing Partner @ Artesian | Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Credit and Fixed Income, Alternative Investments.

Luke Fay is a seasoned finance professional based in Melbourne, Australia, currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at CriticalArc. He also holds the position of Managing Partner and Head of Venture Capital at Artesian, an alternative investment firm focused on early-stage startups across various sectors including climate sustainability, health, and artificial intelligence.1

Professional Background

Experience: With over 30 years in global finance, Fay has extensive expertise in venture capital, alternative assets, and investment banking. He has led investments in over 625 startups from pre-seed to Series B+ stages.1
Previous Roles: His past roles include Managing Director positions at UBS Investment Bank and ANZ, where he specialized in credit trading and syndicate operations.1

Education and Certifications

Education: Fay holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and completed the Programme for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School.1
Certifications: He is a charterholder of the CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designation, which signifies his expertise in alternative investments.1

Fay's mission revolves around generating exceptional returns for investors while empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation to create positive societal impacts.1