King River Capital is turning away from Australia’s SaaS legacy, arguing the nation’s disciplined valuations and deep AI talent are forging the next investment frontier.
Finance and markets
APRA is tightening its grip on high-risk borrowers as investor lending surges and the big banks begin edging away from the most highly geared loans.
The big four banks are all in retreat, to varying degrees, from one of the riskiest corners of the property investing market. It could leave second-tier lenders to fill the void.
Blackbird’s valuation adjustments for Culture Amp and SafetyCulture show how shifting markets shape venture values, and why write-downs aren’t always bad news.
A quick conclusion to the tussle between BGH Capital and Helloworld may be a tough ask, with bidding far from over and a potential third suitor circling.
A hot property market has fuelled a boom in buyers agents, but critics say weak, outdated regulation has let bad actors thrive as reckless advice spreads online.
We have world-class research and clinical trial strength, but risk aversion and limited capital are holding us back in biotech. Unlocking our potential requires bold investment.