Funding & Finance
News, opinions and advice on capital raising and finance strategy.
Get your head in the game: 5 things to know about mentally preparing for...
After recently securing our first round of funding from 8 experienced investors, we learned that there are 5 key things you can do to mentally prepare for the exciting but brutal process that is raising capital.
This Brisbane entrepreneur left banking to build a disruptive agtech startup, now looks to...
Former Goldman Sachs and Lehman Bros banker David Davies, founder of impact startup and agtech business AgUnity, recently announced the launch of its equity crowdfunding campaign with Equitise to raise $1.25 million.
Aussie smart energy tech startup raises $3.2 million in crowdfunding rush for device that...
Ecocentric’s funding to date includes $3.2 million raised from equity investors with the support of Merchant Corporate Advisory.. Equity crowdfunding legislation was introduced in January 2018. Previously, everyday investors didn’t have access to these types of investments.
Challenger telco ReadiiTel smashes its equity crowdfunding target with Equitise
The Melbourne telecommunications and managed Information Technology (IT) business founded by former Telstra employee Daniel Li is a first mover in the disruptive telco space and a challenger to existing players in the marketplace such as Telstra, Vocus, Dodo, TPG and Optus.
Construction tech company Buildxact raises $8.5 million to grow faster into the under-served market...
David Murray, CEO of Buildxact, said that while other technology companies have focused on the big end of the construction industry, Buildxact has chosen to develop for a severely under-served segment of this large market.
Hometime raises further $6.7 million and announces two more acquisitions in Melbourne and Cairns
Hometime, Airbnb’s leading property management partner in the APAC region, has raised a further $6.7 million on top of a recent $6 million equity and venture debt funding round completed in May 2019.
The Netflix of live music is looking for Aussie investors following massive success
Established in 2016, GiggedIn has become a thriving monthly subscription platform that connects music loving Australians to more bands, DJ’s and festivals whilst saving money in the process.
Justin Hemmes & Tyro lead $8 million Series B funding round for hospitality mobile...
me&u, Australia’s mobile ordering & payment app for cafes, restaurants and bars, recently announced an AUD$8 million Series B funding round, as it sets itself up to expand interstate and enhance the product suite.
Suncorp invests $1.5 million in largest peer to peer car sharing platform, Car Next...
The Suncorp investment was $1.5m. It’s also part of a $10 million funding round, raising up to a further $1,000,000 on the Equitise crowdfunding platform.
Melbourne transport startup Raine has the fastest funded electric vehicle in history
Melbourne-designed electric transport company Raine, backed by Blackbird Ventures, has hit its Kickstarter funding goal in only 43 minutes, becoming the fastest funded electric vehicle in history.
The Honesty-Pride Paradox in startup pitching and three simple steps to avoid it!
You are pitching
your business, the brainchild to which you have dedicated blood, sweat, tears
and a majority of your time. You are wanting...
Aussie beverage brand H2coco (now H2) is looking to raise $5m equity crowdfunding on...
Pioneers of coconut water in Australia, H2coco – now known as H2 – is taking the ‘better for you’ lifestyle to new heights, launching its healthy beverage range in the United States
New workspace redefining flex work for women launches equity crowdfunding campaign to raise $2.5...
FRANKLY CO, an up-and-coming flexible workspace, community, and digital platform dedicated to helping women make work work, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign with Birchal to raise up to $2.5 million to get off the ground.
FlexCareers raises $1.8 million to accelerate its HR technology platform roll-out
FlexCareers, Australia and New Zealand’s leading platform for flexible jobs, return to work and future of work services has completed an oversubscribed convertible bond issue, raising $1.8 million to accelerate the roll out of its end-to-end HR technology platform.
Medicinal cannabis startup Greenfield MC Global launches equity crowdfunding round
Greenfield MC Global recently launched its equity crowd-sourced funding (CSF). After the success of Series A and B investment, the next round is suited to the overwhelming number of smaller investors who expressed interest in participating in the rapidly growing medicinal cannabis industry.
Lyka raises $500,000 in pre-seed funding round to improve the health of Australia’s pet...
Australia’s largest online tailored pet food subscription platform Lyka, announced it has raised AU$500,000 in a seed funding round to accelerate growth, expand its operations and expand it’s core team over the next 12 months.
Muso raises $1.5 million in seed funding round to grow Australia’s live music scene
Muso was founded in 2018 by co-founders, Jeremiah Siemianow, Brandon Crimmins and Alan Jin to help up-and-coming local musicians find and book live gigs, while enabling venues to uncover and access new talent.
University of Melbourne spin-out attracts $14m investment for vaccine to treat gum disease that...
The company was set-up to develop and commercialise the research outputs of a long-running programme originating from the University of Melbourne working in collaboration with CSL.
Practice Ignition raises AU$26m Series B funding round to transform the accounting and bookkeeping...
Practice Ignition, a software solution for accountants, announced it has completed its Series B round, raising AU$26 million, led by Tiger Global Management.
Shark Tank success Rhinohide reaches 100 per cent of its funding goal on Equitise
West Australian 4x4 protective armour business Rhinohide has announced it has reached 100 per cent of its funding target, securing $500,000 from the “crowd” on Equitise.
