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Practical guides on getting a start-up from idea to revenue, written by the people doing it.

Capital Raising Documents Every Australian Startup Needs

by Chittanpal Singh / 14 October 2025

Founder

A practical checklist of the pitch deck, data room, term sheet and legal documents Australian founders need before and during a capital raise.

Capital Raise Document Checklist by Stage

Types of Startup Investors in Australia: A Founder’s Funding Guide

by Peter Gibson / 29 September 2025

Founder

A practical guide to VCs, angels, venture debt and grants in Australia, helping founders match the right investor type to each stage of their raise.

Timeline graphic showing typical Australian startup capital sources at each stage: grants and angels at idea/pre-seed, angel syndicates and early-stage VC at seed, institutional and corporate VC at Series A, and growth equity or venture debt at growth/scale

SAFE vs Priced Equity Rounds: Which Funding Option is Right for Australian Founders?

by Roland Kulen / 16 May 2025

Founder

A SAFE is usually faster and cheaper for early-stage Australian startups because it delays valuation. A priced equity round sets the valuation immediately, issues shares at closing, and gives both founders and investors clearer ownership and governance from day one. The better choice depends on your stage, traction and investor preferences.

SAFE vs Priced Equity Rounds: Which Funding Option is Right for Australian Founders?

Raising Capital and Dilution Hell

by Andrew Mooney and Roland Kulen / 06 June 2021

Blog

The Australian tech startup scene has a lot of energy and optimism and has made tremendous strides in the last few years. At the same time, it does face a number of challenges which make it tougher to build a startup in Australia than it does in some other places. Chief among ...

What Helps a Startup Stand Out to Investors?

by Roland Kulen / 29 May 2021

Blog

Getting accepted into a startup incubator can turn a promising idea into a successful tech venture. Investors look beyond the idea itself and focus on strong co-founders, real commitment, and a clear business direction. Startups must demonstrate timing, personal investment ...

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