The Commercialisation Library
Practical guides on getting a start-up from idea to revenue, written by the people doing it.
What Makes a Great Founder-Investor Relationship?
A term sheet is easy to compare on paper; a working relationship is not. The founders who get the most out of their investors treat the selection process with the same seriousness investors apply to due diligence
Angel Investing 101: How Australian Investors Can Build a Smart Portfolio
Angel investing in Australia offers a direct way to participate in the country’s growing technology sector and to support the next generation of founders. It is not a path to easy returns. Success rests on accepting the power-law nature of outcomes, building a sufficiently large portfolio, reserving capital for follow-ons, and maintaining emotional discipline when individual investments fail.
When Is the Right Time to Approach Australian VCs? You’re Never Too Early
The most persistent myth in the Australian startup ecosystem is that founders must wait until they look “fundable” by conventional metrics before speaking to venture capital.
Deal Sourcing for Angel Investors: A Practical Guide for Australian Investors
Deal sourcing is rarely the most talked-about part of angel investing, but it quietly determines almost everything else — which founders you meet, how much conviction you can build before investing, and ultimately how your portfolio performs.
Australian Venture Capital Market
Australia’s startup ecosystem is gaining strong global attention as venture capital investment continues to grow. Major deals like Mr Yum’s $89 million Series A highlight the increasing confidence in Australian startups alongside leaders such as Canva, Airwallex, and Brighte. According ...
Looking for Unicorns in the Tech Sector
Successful startups often emerge from ecosystems where innovation and funding already thrive—just like miners searching for “elephants” in proven resource regions. In the tech world, places like Silicon Valley, Israel, and Ireland have become hubs for high-growth startups and major ...
