Every funding source – from grants to venture capital – takes roughly six months to come through. This guide teaches you to look six to twelve months ahead so you're always working on the next raise before you need it, not after.
Not every funding source requires you to give up a slice of your company. From the R&D Tax Incentive to revenue-based financing, we break down the non-dilutive options most founders don't even know they have access to.
Angels, VCs and accelerators are all looking for something slightly different. This guide explains what each investor type actually wants – so you can pitch with confidence, ask the right questions and avoid the traps that sink good startups.
Raising capital is a full-time job – and most founders go into it without a proper map. This guide is that map. It covers the entire funding landscape for Australian startups, written by accountants and virtual CFOs who’ve helped clients raise over $10 million in investor funds and $20 million through R&D claims.
You're bootstrapping or doing a friends-and-family round and want to understand what comes next – and how to set yourself up for it properly.
You're getting ready to pitch angels or VCs and want to make sure your valuation.
You've got revenue and traction and you're exploring Series A – or options like venture debt and revenue-based financing – to scale without giving up too much equity.
