Who We Are
DCC Ventures is a technology commercialisation advisory and consulting service. We work with you to create your roadmap to success by utilising our service pillars of technology, intellectual property, industry and investment. Each pillar is not merely a component but a catalyst for transformation, accelerating innovations and ideas into commercial realities.
At DCC Ventures, we are not just shaping the future of technology; we are realising brilliance, one idea at a time.
- Built on over 145 years of protecting ideas and creativity.
- Access to more than 85 highly qualified and experienced IP lawyers and attorneys across 12 offices throughout Asia Pacific.
- Encompassing world leading IP resources and thought leadership.
- Engaging with Domestic and Global Industry and investment leaders to accelerate technology commercialisation.
- At DCC Ventures, we are not just shaping the future of technology; we are realising brilliance, one idea at a time.
Who We Help
With a visionary concept in hand, I'm ready to revolutionise the world.
Established and hungry for innovation, I seek to propel my business to new heights.
A thought leader and major player in the market. I thrive on being the best.
I uphold the welfare of the community through policy, regulation and public service initiatives.
Dedicated to advancing knowledge. I am a hub for research, education, and intellectual exploration.
DCC Ventures is your strategic partner in navigating the intersection of innovation, industry, and investment. Collaborating with industry leaders, early adopters, and a network of investment partners, we ensure that your technology not only meets industry standards but thrives in competitive ecosystems.
Our Technology Commercialisation Process
DCC Ventures work with clients via a Design Thinking process to;
We take the time to understand your technology, innovation or idea – defining where you are in your commercialisation journey and where you can go.
We strategise to build your Commercialisation Roadmap. Incorporating internal capabilities, industry and investment networks as key capability partners and accelerators.
We work with you and our capability partners to implement your Commercialisation Roadmap and deliver success.
We combine our Design Thinking process and service pillars to provide a strategic framework that goes beyond conventional approaches to Technology Commercialisation.
Industry Engagement
At DCC Ventures, we believe that forging strong connections with industry is key to accelerating your journey from concept to commercialisation.
Grants and Incentives
Funding is a critical driver in scaling and fostering growth. Through our proven technology commercialisation process, we help to prepare your project for investment, enabling us to work together to find tailored opportunities that align with the needs of your project.
Intellectual Property
Davies Collison Cave (DCC) is our capability partner for Intellectual Property (IP). DCC is a Tier 1 IP firm with over 145 years of experience in the Asia Pacific region. DCC Ventures has unique access to the DCC team, including 85+ highly qualified and experienced IP lawyers and attorneys. We work with them to:
- Understand how IP contributes to your business objectives
- Enhance the contribution IP makes to strategic insight and foresight
- Improve internal controls, decision making, resourcing and communications
- Develop clear and integrated frameworks for dealing with IP
- Support senior managers and directors to strengthen your IP capability
- Embed IP processes and capability into operations to promote an IP culture.
Paul Whybird
Head of DCC Ventures
Paul Whybird brings more than 25 years of transformative experience in global business with a specialised focus on Technology Commercialisation.
With an extensive background spanning international business, manufacturing, technology, supply chain, and marketing, Paul is known for leading solution-driven, market-facing teams. Paul expertise help him to secure long-term deals and partnerships with multi-national clients, contributing to shareholder and customer value.
At DCC Ventures, he champions a hands-on approach, crafting clear Technology Commercialisation strategies, fostering high-performance teams, and navigating successful turnarounds. Paul is also a seasoned sailor, having conquered the challenges of the last ten Sydney to Hobart yacht races.
Emily Jeffrey
Grants and Incentives Specialist
Emily brings 13 years of experience in government grants and incentives advisory, having worked with two of the big four accounting and professional service firms in the world. During her career, Emily has worked with a range of clients from start-ups and family businesses, non-profits to top tier corporates as well as inward investors, helping them to navigate the government grants and incentives landscape.
Prior to consulting, Emily worked in the Federal Public Service in Canberra for the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research and the Department of Defence. She also spent time in the office of the Cabinet Minister for Industry and Innovation. She has a deep understanding of government policy making, particularly in the industry space.
At DCC Ventures, Emily uses her in-depth knowledge and passion for helping businesses grow to guide clients through the process of finding and applying for grants and incentives in an exceedingly competitive market.
Our team of specialists
Along with access to DCC’s established team of Intellectual Property Attorneys and Lawyers, we also have experts ready to assist with your Intellectual Asset Strategies, Policies and Valuations.
Jane Perrier
Executive Consultant, DCC
Jack Shan
Principal Patent Attorney, DCC Chartered Financial Analyst
