Scalare Partners' plan to list on the ASX through a reverse takeover of Candy Club Holdings has hit some significant regulatory roadblocks. But its CEO insists everything is on track.
Bronwen Clune
VC and startup correspondent
Bronwen joined Capital Brief after working across the media and startups the last 15 years. She has also worked for both state and federal government helping foster innovation. She was part of the founding team at Culture Amp.
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The lines between equity, secondary sales and debt are blurring, sparking debate on capital disclosure and transparency in the tech ecosystem.
Labor's $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is poised to announce its first investments within weeks, despite the resignation of CEO Ivan Power due to health issues.
Vincent Lu, partner at Boman Group, says there is "room for improvement" in how Australian VCs communicate information to their limited partners.
Algenie, the latest venture from v2food founder Nick Hazell, aims to revolutionise sustainable materials by dramatically reducing the cost of algae production. It's just raised $1.1 million in early funding.
Silicon Valley’s DCVC sees growing opportunity in Australia's deep tech startups, citing strong universities and a vibrant startup ecosystem. It isn't alone.
In Australian venture capital, three firms stand tall: Square Peg, Airtree and Blackbird. But Square Peg has charted a different course to its peers, one that stretches beyond Australia's shores.
The VC arm of one of the world's most prolific internet investors has revealed it is scouring the Australian startup market for deal opportunities.
The new platform, led by Grace Bird, aims to turn research into venture-scale businesses by providing crucial early-stage support and funding.
A new report claims up to 50% of funding deals in the fintech sector, worth $684 million, were not announced or publicly reported on last year. And a few different factors are behind it.
The Square Peg founder has launched public policy lobbying initiative Amplify, but remains committed to venture capital as his biggest time investment.
Australian recycling startup Samsara Eco partners with global nylon leader NILIT to develop the world's first nylon 6,6 textile-to-textile recycling facility.
Super funds, once vital to local VC growth, now face disincentives as tough regulations discourage investing in riskier ventures with higher potential returns.
From sleepless nights in Townsville to leading a $2.7b unicorn, SafetyCulture's Luke Anear shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey including a critical backend rebuild that nearly brought down the company.
Nine months after the National Reconstruction Fund launched, investors and businesses are increasingly concerned about its risk aversion and "black box" nature.
A well-liked and highly regarded Blackbird investor who served on Innovation Minister Ed Husic's quantum computing advisory board is leaving the firm for pastures new.
Australia has proven capable of producing cutting-edge startups. The challenge is keeping them here.
Startup M&A happens more often than is reported. While VCs tell us an exit is an exit, Flippa's CEO says he's been told not to publicise them because they don't fit the narrative.
The Australian VC is launching an ambitious $200 million fund to target later-stage tech companies. Founding partner Michelle Deaker explains the approach.
Only two local VCs invested in the gen AI startup: Blackbird and Side Stage Ventures. For the latter, only 18 months old, it's a strong early run on the board.
The graphic design unicorn is facing disruption from smaller, AI-driven rivals – which may have prompted its acquisition of Leonardo.Ai.
Founded in December 2022, Leonardo.Ai has over 19 million users and its very own foundation AI model.
The founder, one of Australia's most successful, sold A Cloud Guru for $2 billion. He's bringing the lessons he learned to Cuttable, an automated ad agency.
From VCs to loan providers and crowdfunding platforms, those who fund startups are feeling the long-tail effects of a struggling economic environment. But at least we're seeing more transparency about it.
Tech leaders like Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen are bucking the industry's liberalism and putting their wallets and their words behind the former president.
Launching a luggage startup just before Covid hit was not ideal, says July founder Athan Didaskalou. But it taught the team how to operate lean and diversify.
A funding round for delivery startup Sendle has sparked concern among early stage VCs and angel investors.
As the market shows signs of recovery, Australian VC heavyweights signal a potential surge in Series B and beyond for the latter half of 2024, challenging perceptions of a risk-averse funding landscape.
Private equity firms like Quadrant and Federation Asset Management are increasingly investing in later stage startups. VCs are divided on whether it is a good thing or not.
Private equity funds are increasingly looking at venture style deals in the Australian market as startup investors like Blackbird and Airtree eschew later stage rounds.
NeoGenix Biosciences is helping infertile couples find healthy sperm. In a world-first, the technology has already seen some impressive results — including a baby.
The Melbourne startup wants to be the latest in a growing list of construction software success stories to hail from Australia.
