Funding & Finance
News, opinions and advice on capital raising and finance strategy.
Capital raising complexity and why I haven’t blogged
I’m in the middle of raising another round of capital and it occurs to me that one of the costs of professional investment, especially with VCs or Private Equity firms, is complexity. Not many people talk about this.
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.
Crowd-sourced Aussie courier startup Go People raises $3m as local retailers begin to feel...
Australian crowdsourced courier, Go People, has raised a further $3million in its latest funding round as it looks to capitalise on the market’s thirst for online shopping and on-demand deliveries.
Are you a wannabe game developer? Here’s your golden ticket (if you’re good)
Brisbane’s newest games accelerator, Right Pedal Studios is pleased to announce that successful applicant teams will gain access to a stash of funding that would make any would-be game-maker as happy as Mario Mario on mushroom smashing spree. (Queue Mario Bros. sound effects!)
5 tips for budding entrepreneurs who want to gain international investors’ attention, from one...
Mark Woodland, CEO and founder of Xplor has just returned from the annual Web Summit in Dublin, where he received several international investment offers
Ex CEO of oOh Media Brendon Cook joins influencer marketing platform Vamp
He brings a wealth of media experience and will help to strengthen Vamp’s leadership and go-to-market strategies at this important stage of our growth.
Here are 3 things you should watch out for when choosing investors for your...
A lot of start-up founders I’ve met believe that if they can raise money from professional early-stage investors such as The Sharks from Channel 10’s Shark Tank or a Venture Capital (VC) fund, then they’re guaranteed success, a large exit, and early retirement. But this is dangerous thinking.
Singapore’s ASX bid meets with mounting opposition
The top business story of late has been the Singapore Exchange’s bid to take over the Australian Securities Exchange. Leon and Garry examine the growing political opposition to the bid and the conditions under which the Government might approve the merger.
The ‘Atlassian of dealtech’ has pulled off a phenomenal $26.5 million ASX IPO
Australian dealtech platform company, thedocyard, has begun trading on the ASX after being fully subscribed by a mix of private and institutional investors in Australia, the UK and across Asia, following a hugely successful roadshow.
Hitler launches Australia’s Innovation Policy
We've all seen the "Hitler loses it" mashups, where aspiring Spielbergs have taken the now famous bunker scene from Downfall and replaced the sub-titles. In fact, it's fast becoming a new benchmark for popular culture.
If your 'issue' hasn't been expropriated by Hitler yet it can't be that big a deal. That's why we were pleased to discover this clip by YouTuber BleakIsolationist. Okay, it's not as funny as Hitler's Alan Didak eruption or [insert favourite here] but in the context of Anthill it is topical.
Fashion, and ‘power’, for the smartphone set. Hustle Bag wins backing on Indiegogo
So, what did you do about your phone dying out early in the evening just when you were ready to make dinner plans? Or,...
SproutX launches to unearth Australia’s agtech innovation boom with a $10 million venture fund...
SproutX, a joint initiative between Findex and the National Farmers’ Federation, has announced a number of programs designed to boost Australia’s $60 billion agriculture industry and herald the country’s next innovation boom through agtech.
OfferMe on ‘verge of’ venture capital deal. But why make such a vague announcement...
Offer Me, one of Australia's early adopters of the group-buying model, released a media statement on Friday alerting the media that it is on the "verge of" receiving "substantial" venture funding from overseas investors. But being on the 'verge' of a big deal is, indeed, not a big deal (and possibly not even news). So, why would someone produce a media release and court the media's attention about a deal not done?
It’s 2013. Where’s my flying car? Oh. There it is … [VIDEO]
After watching Back to the Future, I was wondering how far away are we from having flying cars. It seems like the future is almost here. Finally.
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.
Your business needs to get the right funding – how start-ups can attract ‘smart...
How do you get funded? How do you increase your chances of securing a significant investment? What does accessing "smart capital" have to do with all this?
5 key tips women in startups should keep in mind when seeking grants and...
Statistics show female entrepreneurs get awarded funding at a disproportionately smaller rate than their male peers, even though women who receive venture funding bring in 12% more revenue than male-owned tech companies and are likely to have greater success overall.
River City Labs and muru-D ink 3-year partnership deal; start-up accelerator now open for...
Technology startup hub River City Labs has announced a three-year partnership with muru-D, the global startup accelerator backed by Telstra, to deliver the ‘River City Labs Accelerator Program’ after a successful pilot last year.
Is Shark Tank good for Australia?
If you've ever watched any reality TV (and don't say you haven't), you may have noticed a formula.
Author and satirist Ben Elton breaks it...
