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What impact does the Instant Asset Write-off scheme have on small businesses? From my perspective this Federal Government initiative been one of the most significant policies over the last few years to stimulate economic growth. While the thresholds have changed a few times (at one point up to $150k), organisations have brought forward their spending to take advantage of these initiatives. At a time when there are economic headwinds and we need to be spending significantly more to decarbonise we need more pro-business policies like the IAWO! Interested to hear others' thoughts? #paymentplans #decarbonisation #IAWO

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🌟 Great to be covered by the Australian Financial Review! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce several key updates and achievements at Boman Group: 1. **Proven Fund of Funds Strategy**: Our strategy offers investors access to a global allocation, investment in both growth and defensive sectors, and opportunities at all stages—from early VCs to late-stage PEs. Our Partner Vincent Lu is launching our third fund and expand our regional access, providing even more diversified opportunities for our investors. 2. **New Business Lines**: We have introduced two new business lines—multi-family office services and capital market advisory. These new services are designed to target the intergenerational wealth transfer opportunity and assist Australian Asian businesses in accessing capital, fostering growth and sustainability. 3. **Building a Strong Team**: We are committed to executing our vision with a robust team. Introducing our advisory board is just the first step. Thanks Geoff Lloyd, Naseema Sparks AM, Peter McGregor and Paul Chin, SF Fin for advising us going forward. Their expertise will be instrumental in guiding our strategic initiatives and driving our success. I look forward to working with all friends in our network. Please reach out if there are opportunities to collaborate on: 1️⃣our fund of funds strategy 2️⃣multi-family office service 3️⃣capital advisory and ECM 4️⃣or if you are interested in joining our talented team or have someone to recommend Thank you for your continued support! #boman #fof #familyoffice #capitalmarket #vc #pe #IPO #wealthmanagement

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Important announcements for Founders in Australia. We are excited to launch the Agreement for Rolling Capital (ARC) in Australia, a new investment instrument that increases the funding companies receive from Antler. For startups that receive an Inception Round investment from Antler, we'll now guarantee 33% participation in their following Pre-seed Round if they can raise >$300,000 from a sophisticated investor within 12 months. So, for example, a company that raises $3m in its Pre-seed Round would receive an additional $1m from Antler on top of our original, Inception Round investment. We know from evidence in other markets that have implemented ARC that this instrument changes the pace at which companies raise money and succeed, and we are incredibly excited to implement it in Australia. We have also just announced a new, oversubscribed AU$77m fund in Australia that gives us the additional capacity to continue investing in portfolio companies from pre-seed through Series A. With the support of Antler's continuity fund (Elevate), which invests Series A - C, this further strengthens Antler's capacity as a long term capital partner for anyone building in Australia. All this news comes as we also prepare to launch our first residency in Brisbane for the first time, alongside our existing operations in Sydney and Melbourne. We planned to launch Brisbane in 2026, but after strong interest and founder demand from the Queensland ecosystem, we'll be opening our doors in February! Learn more about our residency and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/g3Gh3dQz 18 months ago there was a lot of doom and gloom locally and abroad. People were unsure of what was going to happen in the tech startup space and VCs facing challenging fundraising environments. I am optimistic about the opportunity that exists for Antler's founders in Australia and think there has never been a better time to build with us. I want to thank Michael Kron, Andrea Hajdu-Howe FCA, Anthony Millet, Sarah Kimmorley, James McClure, Mike Abbott and the rest of the team for their hard work in getting us to such a great result.

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🟢 UCS Advisors' Green Nugget Advisory Tip: Track Your Investor Connections 🟢 When navigating the fundraising journey, it’s not just about who you talk to—it's about how you got connected. Are you keeping track of your investor conversations AND the details of those connections? Make sure to note how you connected with each investor. Was it through a direct reach-out, an introduction, or a specific platform like LinkedIn? Understanding the origin of your connections can help you refine your outreach strategy and build stronger relationships. Remember, the details matter. Keep track, stay organized, and enhance your investor relations. #GreenNuggetTips #UCSAdvisors #InvestorRelations #Networking #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #FundraisingStrategy

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Hey founders! You have a right to raise capital from the public, like big companies do. And by making a regulated offer of securities with Birchal through the CSF regime, you get access to over 10 million Australian investors. This is arguably the largest pool of capital available for startups and SMEs in Australia. And it's made up of lots of different types of investors. VCs (of course), but also high net worths, family offices, angels, and literally everyone else. The CSF regime is the VEHICLE to aggregate all of these different types of investors into a single raise. You control the process, the timeline and the terms. If equity crowdfunding is adopted as widely here as it has been in the UK, last year's $70m total funding volume would be 10x so $700m in annual funding. Thanks so much to Jacob Parker and Fiskil for the chat recently at Intersekt about how exciting the opportunity ahead for CSF is here in Australia. Full interview in the comments below: #investment #startups #equitycrowdfunding #innovation #funding #founders #VC #CSF

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📢 Just announced: ANZ and NAB back scale up of Citoplus We are thrilled to announce that 1835i (ANZ’s venture capital arm) and NAB Ventures have invested in minority stakes in CitoPlus, a great endorsement of our mission to revolutionise the SME / commercial lending industry. The investments are part of a broader capital raise to fuel the expansion of CitoPlus’ lender-agnostic solution for brokers, enabling us to reach a wider network of brokers, aggregators and lenders across the industry. “These strategic investments are a testament to the transformative impact of our platform. We’re excited to continue our work with industry leaders to accelerate the future of SME / commercial lending and empower brokers to deliver exceptional outcomes for their business clients,” says CitoPlus Co-founder, Graham Strain. Learn more: https://zurl.co/WojX #fintech #citoplus #fundraise #anz #nab #scaleup

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Fascinating insights on the The Australian Financial Review podcast this week about #AI move to the edge. There is a new race in artificial intelligence; the race to bring AI to the device. This week we are thrilled to announce we are hosting BeEmotion.ai on Birchal. BeEmotion are at the forefront of emotion recognition technology. Leveraging over a decade of research, their technology already powers applications and products including the Panasonic #Nicebo robot, and ASX listed PainChek. BeEmotion are also supporting R&D initiatives for a range of automotive manufacturers in #Japan and #Germany This is your opportunity to get exposure to a company at the forefront of one of the biggest shifts in technology today: humanising and deepening our connection with technology. Check out BeEmotion's EOI on Birchal to find out more - https://lnkd.in/gfSXQaMZ Always consider the offer document and general CSF risk warning before investing. https://lnkd.in/e6Kbtznf Justin Klintberg Virpi Pennanen Emily Macfarlane Grant Gwynne #investment #ai #robots #australia #technology

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A couple of thoughts on the "Half of crypto ads on Facebook are scams or violate Meta’s policies, consumer regulator alleges" piece by Josh Taylor published in the Guardian Australia. ◾ The recent revelations in relation to Meta's advertising practices underscore a critical juncture in the technology, regulation and consumer protection nexus. ◾ ACCC's allegations spotlight the pervasive issue of unchecked digital advertising on global platforms. ◾ These allegations highlight the ethical responsibilities tech giants such as Meta have in safeguarding their users from harm. ◾ The involvement of crypto in this case adds a layer of complexity; the intersection of crypto and fraudulent adverting is leveraged by scammers to create schemes that appear legitimate especially when promoted by the unauthorized use of trusted public figures. ◾ Meta has indeed failed in deploying effective safeguards against the manipulation of its advertising system by scammers bringing to light numerous critical flaws in Meta's governance of its advertising platform. ◾ Meta prioritized ad revenue over user safety. ◾ The case of Meta calls for reconsideration of the role that such platforms play within the digital economy and the reasons of why they should be held accountable for the hosting and provision of content that cause direct harm to users. ◾ If ACCC is successful in this case, it could set a precedent for holding tech companies legally accountable, marking a truly significant shift in how digital platforms are regulated. ◾ The ACCC's allegations against Meta call for stricter vetting processes for crypto-related adds, enhanced transparency requirements for crypto projects and better collaboration among tech companies, regulators, policy-makers and law enforcement agencies to swiftly identify and shut down such fraudulent schemes.  #meta #facebook #cryptoadds #cryptoscams #scams #scamsprotection #fintech #emergingtechscams #cryptoeconomy

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Another massive week at Birchal! Two new appointments to the Birchal leadership team: Crowdcube founder Darren Westlake joins as a strategic advisor to supercharge Australia's crowd-sourced funding industry. And Rod Bristow, former CEO of Investible and COO of CommSec joins Birchal as a non-executive director. We closed our first Birchal First Syndicate deal last week, for Dovetail Electric Aviation. Thanks to LaunchVic for the support. And two more Birchal First Syndicate deals set to open this week for cormagna and Volt Solar Tile. A swathe of new funds being raised, Scale Investors Pty Ltd, Athletic Ventures, Airtree, Hostplus and Artesian (Alternative Investments) all announcing new funds and keeping the startup press busy. Want to join Birchal as a shareholder? We just announced an upcoming CSF offer, check it out below Always consider the offer document and general CSF risk warning before investing. #investment #equitycrowdfunding #birchal #CSF #startups #founders #UK

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FB Ventures is delighted to bring Equity Roll-Up solutions to Australian founders, making them accessible to all. Equity Roll-Up solutions reduce costs, complexity and time, while also removing ongoing management burdens, allowing founders to focus on growing their business. Equity Roll-Up Vehicles enable a larger number of investors to support the growth of a company, unlocking more capital while allowing investors to diversify their portfolios and easily track their investments. For founders looking to enhance their online presence and connect with a broader range of investors, head to FB Ventures platform to explore a range of tools to assist with capital raising https://app.fbventures.vc/ #capitalraising #startups #vc #investments

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REA Group Announces Stellar Q3 Performance REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA) unveiled its financial results for the nine months ending March 31, 2024, showcasing a remarkable year-on-year (YoY) growth. The company's revenue surged to $1,060m, marking a 20% increase, with EBITDA (excluding associates) climbing 24% to $616m. This period's performance was notably propelled by a 24% YoY revenue growth in Q3, reaching $334m, attributed to strong Australian Residential and Commercial yield and substantial growth in the Indian market. The Q3 EBITDA, excluding associates, saw a 30% increase to $177m. Operational highlights for Australia include a 24% rise in Core Australian revenue, primarily driven by double-digit yield growth and consistent listings growth across Residential and Commercial sectors. Notably, national Buy listings rose by 6% during the quarter, with Sydney and Melbourne listings increasing by 20% and 18% respectively. The Australian Residential section enjoyed a strong quarter, with revenue up by 27% due to a 19% increase in Buy yield and enhanced listings. Further, REA Group's leadership in the Australian property market remains unchallenged, with its flagship site, realestate.com.au, maintaining its position as the number one property site. The site achieved new audience highs, with an average of 11.2 million monthly visitors and 130 million monthly visits. In India, REA Group's subsidiary, Housing.com, contributed to the overall success, posting a revenue increase of 31% YoY. This growth was driven by successful property advertising, increased depth penetration, and expanding services on the Housing Edge platform. Looking ahead, REA Group provided a positive outlook, anticipating continued growth in the Australian residential property market and a projected increase in listings of 5-7% for FY24. The company expects Residential Buy yield growth to be between 18-19% in FY24, with further growth anticipated from their Premiere+ product. Despite challenges, REA Group targets positive operating jaws in FY24, highlighting their strategic focus on cost management and revenue growth. Visit our website:https://mywealthai.com.au #ebitda #australia #residential #reagroup #rea #performing #asx #results #highlights

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LoanOptions.ai and Occubuy partner to help Australian renters manage personal debt #australianfintech #fintech #fintechnews #finance #financialtechnology #technology #tech #technews #personaldebt #debt #startups #startupnews #australianstartups #proptech

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This post delves into the geographical distribution of PHEV purchases through novated leases. By analyzing our database of PHEV customers and mapping their postcodes, we discovered an interesting trend. Our findings reveal that PHEVs are not confined to just urban areas; they have made their way into suburban neighborhoods, towns, and even rural regions nationwide. This data underscores the growing popularity and widespread adoption of PHEVs beyond city limits, showcasing their appeal to a diverse range of consumers. #PHEV #EVCARS #EV #employeebenefits #employeeretention #employeerewards #employeeincentives https://lnkd.in/gd-bcHf6

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As cities grow denser, understanding the subtle shifts in property values and rental trends becomes crucial for investors. For instance, Sydney's Chippendale has witnessed a significant rental increase over the past year, bucking the broader trend where high density often leads to weaker property value growth (CoreLogic Property Pulse April 2024) This highlights the importance of location-specific knowledge when investing. 🏢🔍 Curious about how urban trends might affect your investment strategy? Our advisors are here to help you navigate the complexities. https://buff.ly/2NdMsRO #propertyinvestment #propertymarkets #definitiveguidetopropertyinvestment #sandcastlefinance #CorelogicProperty #urbantrends #propertymarkettrends

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It’s incredibly encouraging to see the data from our most recent Lumi Market Pulse, which shows an increase in positive sentiment among business owners across Australia. 83% of businesses surveyed are optimistic about growth in 2025. This reinforces the broader optimism currently evident across the economy and highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of Australian SME business owners who form the backbone of our economy. At Lumi, we’re gearing up for a big end-of-year period, dedicated to supporting these businesses as they grow now and into 2025! Check out the full report using the link below #SupportSmallBusiness #BusinessLending #AussieSMEs #SmallBusinessSuccess #Lumi #SMEFinance #BackingBusiness #AustralianBusinesses

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How does crypto and blockchain cut through the hype? 💡 On the latest episode of First Cheque, co-hosts Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels and Maxine Minter from Co Ventures discuss investing and technology hype cycles with Emily Rich from early-stage fund M8 Ventures. 🚀 They dive into the rollercoaster world of crypto and blockchain, highlighting its wild swings and untapped potential… 👀 So what’s good? The innovative use cases showcase blockchain’s real-world potential. 🌍 And what’s just hype? Meme stocks and niche funds anyone? Although these frenzies did create some great returns for some…  💰 After a little tip from investing legend Charlie Munger, Emily keeps us grounded with a clear investment hypothesis - stick to what aligns with your overall strategy. 🎯 Smart investing isn’t about jumping on the bandwagon of trends - it’s about spotting real, scalable value before the crowd. 🦄 Download the episode to catch up on Emily’s insights about navigating hype cycles, why some tech trends are all bark and no bite, and how to identify what’s actually worth your time and money. 🎧 Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of First Cheque possible. Vanta, Rocking Horse Group - R&D Advance Funding, Galah Cyber

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The biggest lesson I’ve learned from being a founder and investor in impact companies - staying true to your mission as you grow can be hard, but it’s a heck of a lot easier when your company is owned by the people who use your product and love your mission. So when we founded Sustainable Investment Exchange it was really important that we run an equity crowd funding campaign so that we can be owned by our community of users, supporters, and activists. Our mission is big and we need to be bold if we’re going to change big companies and help change systems that perpetuate climate change and inequality. Our best shareholders won’t be measured by how much money they can put in, but by how much they can keep helping us to be bold and take big actions. That’s why Sophie Hall and I are excited to launch our equity crowd funding raise on Birchal today. It’s an opportunity for all people who support SIX’s mission to become an owner of our company. You can check out our profile page and learn more about what we’re building here - https://lnkd.in/gUQNCb5m Amanda Gordon (she / her) Andrew Sellen Dan East Mariela Powell Thomas Melissa Hagarty Isaac Astill Konrad Knerr James Alexander

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4300 kilometres, 20-30 years, and $30 billion to build…..   When looking at these figures, it’s easy to get caught on the distance: in size, timeline, and scale. And at first glance, it feels a commercially distant opportunity for Australian companies, like ours at Via Group.   What I’m talking about is Australian firm SunCable’s successful approval this month to import green electricity into Singapore.   The Mike Cannon-Brookes backed deal (under his venture firm Grok Ventures that is led by Jeremy Kwong-Law) will see wind and solar infrastructure being built and stored in Australia’s remote northwest along with the construction of a 4,300 kilometre undersea cable which will deliver 15 per cent of Singapore’s energy requirements once complete.   The deal is a coup for Australia as it courts Southeast Asia: the region that is right at our doorstep and is set to become the fourth largest economy as its 650 million rapidly rise in wealth.   But like the Sun Cable deal, you can understand how the Southeast Asian opportunity feels distant, vast and unobtainable to most Australian firms.    But this is actually not the case – it just needs to be broken down into smaller parts.   Taking Sun Cable as an example, the planning, build and ongoing management will require an annual army of firms across construction, logistics, engineering and broader business services.    Seen through this lens, the opportunity for Australian firms to support these kinds of projects, comes more sharply into view.   Beyond the mega projects, Southeast Asia is rapidly growing driven by its increasing urbanisation, and Australian firms are well placed to deliver world class professional services, digital innovation, infra, energy transition, and healthcare to the region.   So, is a foray into Southeast Asia worth it? It’s really a decision for each firm to individually make.   For its part, the Australian government is trying to help firms through its $2billion in facility loans and the (currently open) SME grants to support an entry into Southeast Asian markets   Singapore is the ideal launch pad: it’s the business and financial hub for a lot of the regional economic activity and Aussie firms can benefit from the trade, digital and green trade agreements that we have with Singapore.   For Via Communications, we’re all in when it comes to Southeast Asia and Singapore in particular. We set up a presence a year ago now, have team members in Singapore and Jakarta, and Tala Booker and I are there nearly every other month to see clients, partners and our team. The key message amongst this is that economic growth to our north is there to be seized by Aussie firms, and whilst it may seem commercially, physically and culturally distant, it’s actually not.   But it does require effort and to be on the ground.   So hop on the seven-hour flight, set up some meets, and check it out. Or give me a buzz if you’ve got any questions. Happy to chat

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