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When artificial intelligence giant Anthropic closed a staggering $US13 billion funding round early this month, Australia\u2019s biggest venture capital firms watched from the sidelines as some of the world\u2019s largest investment firms bought in.<\/p>\n

Among them, however, was a low-profile Melbourne fund manager, which is making a habit of taking stakes in the hottest AI companies globally.<\/p>\n

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This Melbourne fund manager has increasingly stood out for its contrarian approach. While most domestic investors shy away from early exposure to cutting-edge AI ventures, it has built a reputation for spotting opportunities ahead of the crowd. By leveraging international connections and quietly participating in high-profile deals, the group is positioning itself as one of Australia\u2019s most forward-looking capital allocators.<\/div>\n
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