Venture Capital

VC raise a record $1.4 billion while the median funding invested in Indigenous ventures remains $0

Finfeed Archived Apr 15, 2021

According to Dean Foley, founder of the world’s first Indigenous Accelerator, who reached out to venture capital firms operating in Australia to conduct research into how much or more accurately, "how little" VC firms were investing in Indigenous ventures, the feedback he got was very disturbing though not unexpected.

How you can still get funding for your business in 2020

Finfeed Archived Jun 29, 2020

There are ways businesses can still secure funding during COVID-19. However, before seeking finance, revisit your business plan to make any adjustments to adapt to the current economic climate.

Europe's startup hub - it's not where you think

Finfeed Archived Jul 11, 2019

Lithuana as a start-up hub. Who would have thought? However, the country's capital Vilnius is leading the way in developing a climate that helps start-ups not only survive, but thrive.

Why the Australian Business Growth Fund doesn’t go far enough

Finfeed Archived May 30, 2019

The newly elected Morrison government’s promised Australian Business Growth Fund needs to be expanded to include acquisitions.

Why venture debt funding could save Aussie founders a motser and let them keep control of their startups

Finfeed Archived Mar 20, 2019

There’s no end to the long line of early stage startups looking for cash to grow. After burning through first round FFF (friends, families and fools) capital, they often hit a wall raising working capital. With growth capabilities from revenue either non-existent or insufficient, most are forced to sell off large chunks of shares to equity investors.

FGF secures slice of ‘highly profitable’ e-commerce payment business

Finfeed Archived Mar 01, 2019

Diversified listed investment company, First Growth Funds Limited (ASX:FGF) has secured an investment in a highly profitable e-commerce payment business that’s growing at 50% per annum.

$3 billion in venture capital in Australia in 2018 and growing

Finfeed Archived Feb 07, 2019

Expected returns from capital funding investments is increasing, particularly for Venture Capital (VC) and Angel Investor groups.