Major industry superannuation funds have recently engaged in three significant venture capital deals, signaling a potential revival in tech start-up investments. Hostplus, a major investor for hospitality workers, is contributing an additional $125 million to a fund supporting university-founded start-ups. Meanwhile, AustralianSuper and Australian Retirement Trust have invested in a new fund from Airtree Ventures, a leading local venture capital firm. These moves reflect a growing confidence in utilizing retirement savings to fuel dealmaking within the tech sector.