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12 smart investment options in Australia

After years of scrimping, saving and scrambling to stay ahead on rent, bills and more, many young Aussies don’t know what to do if they find themselves with a bit of money to spare. Splashing out on luxuries and experiences is a legit option, and can let you enjoy a..

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What are the different types of Investors?

Equity investments are made in exchange for part-ownership or ‘equity’ in the recipient company.  Debt investments are what we normally think of as a loan.  An Investor may offer either or a combination of both types. Equity Investors realise a return by selling their share of the company for more..

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Series A, B, C Funding: How It Works

Once you progress past the seed capital and type a brand new venture, you’ll got to consider Series A, B, and C funding. consider these as stages that you just ought to bear to garner external funding for your start up. Technically, Series A, B, and C funding see the..

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The Fundraising Checklist: Proof Points for Series A

Over the past decade we have observed strains of seeds and series. The financial landscape that has changed the rules of the game for founders is now higher. To give founders every chance to succeed, we are issuing a Series A checklist. Although it focuses on the first Series A..

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Equity, debt or a hybrid instrument — what should you offer investors?

What is a Hybrid Fund? Hybrid funds invest in both debt and equity instruments to achieve diversification and avoid the concentration risk. A perfect blend of the two offers higher returns than a regular debt fund while not being as risky as equity funds. The choice of a hybrid fund..

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Admin Tools for Freelancers

It’s never been easier to hire freelancers to grow your business. The number of independent workers is rising. And, new online platforms make it easy to find experienced freelance help. Plus, rather than take on the overhead associated with additional full-time employees, using freelancers allows you to get the skills..

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Equity Dilution in Startups

When you’re fundraising, it can be easy to get swept up in the moment—you’re excited about money coming in, and you don’t immediately have to give up anything concrete in return. But your fundraising decisions come with long-term implications that are critical to think through. One of the most important..

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Investor Startup Valuation

Pre-revenue startup valuation can be a tricky endeavor. There are many things to take into consideration, from the management team and market trends to the demand for the product and the marketing risks involved. And here’s the thing: After evaluating everything, even with the most effective pre-money valuation formula, the..

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Quantitatively Valuating Your Startup

Raising capital from investors is often a frustrating experience. While part of that frustration will always be present when working on high-risk projects, a lot of the aggravation comes from the lack of clear signposts that allow founders to judge their company’s performance. The reality is, most founders only ever..

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How to Make a Compelling Pitch Deck and Secure Funding – tips from the Startup Program

So you’ve got an idea for a business and you get to work to realize it. You find a co-founder/s you trust to work with you and divide responsibilities. You figure out your market, product/service specification, and start building your company. You work hard to get everything in order and..

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