Tag: venture capital

SA govt puts $50m venture capital fund under review

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The South Australian government has commissioned an independent review of the state’s venture capital fund, which has delivered $27 million in funding to early-stage companies over the past six...

Sophisticated investor overhaul: Angels sound the alarm

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Angel investors and venture capital firms are warning that proposed changes that will make it harder to qualify as a “sophisticated” investor will reduce funding for early-stage startups at...

On acquisitions and IP: Bill Tai shares startup insights

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
During his annual trip to the future ‘Silicon Valley’ of Australia, veteran venture capitalist Bill Tai shared insights on his investment decisions, noting that acquisition of his startup investments...

WA minister decries board and VC boys club

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Western Australia’s Minister for Women’s Interests Sue Ellery has stressed the need for cultural change to support more women in STEM, startups, and venture capital, as she shared stories...

VCs flock to $75m Queensland govt development fund

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Venture capitalists are inundating a Queensland government fund announced four months ago to drive innovation in the state, seeking around 10 times the $75 million offered through more than...

Main Sequence bags another $450m for its third fund

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Main Sequence Ventures raised $450 million for its third investment fund, bringing the venture capital firm’s total funds under management to more than $1 billion for the first time....

Defence scientists want ‘stocktake’ of robotics laws

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The motley of laws and regulations that apply to robotics must be reviewed in order to pinpoint barriers and growth opportunities for the fledgling sector, the Defence Science and...

Queensland to lure VCs with $150m fund

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Queensland government is creating a new $150 million fund for venture capital firms in a bid to revive innovation funding in the state after its share of national...