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Investment Notes: Invest Inya Farmer (IIF)

March 23, 2023

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A revolutionary Aussie startup on a mission to put a farm in every pocket.

Investible announces partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 tech ecosystem to accelerate the global climate tech sector

March 9, 2023

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We are excited to announce a flagship partnership with one of the MENA region’s leading technology ecosystems.

Investible appoints Charlie Ill as Chief Investment Officer

February 28, 2023

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We’re excited to announce the appointment of Charlie Ill to the newly-created role of group Chief Investment Officer, as well as the promotions of Jayden Basha to Principal and Ben Lindsay to Investment Manager.

Investment Notes: Ledgerowl

February 23, 2023

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Welcoming Adrian Yasin, Rey Kamal and the Indonesia-based fintech Ledgerowl to the Investible portfolio

Meet the Investible Climate Tech Fund's Advisory Panel

February 22, 2023

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Investing in climate technologies that shape the future requires a team of experts. Meet the advisory panel helping us source, screen and support visionary companies building climate tech.

Investible doubles down on Quantum Brilliance in its USD$18m Pre-Series A

February 15, 2023

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Announcing our follow-on investment in the quantum computing disruptor, through the Investible Early Stage Fund 2 and Club Investible syndicate.

How Carlos Ferri’s delivery gig sparked a successful supply chain startup

February 9, 2023

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The story of Carlos Ferri, the CEO and Founder of Shipeezi, is riddled with connections and coincidences. Hear how he turned these fateful moments into a stellar career and company.

MyRobin acquired by Asia’s leading workforce management platform, BetterPlace

February 8, 2023

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Investible portfolio company MyRobin has been acquired by Asia frontline workforce management SaaS leader BetterPlace.

Club Investible leads AU$5m seed round for Fingerprint for Success

February 1, 2023

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Investible’s specialised syndicate backs the Australian AI-based coaching startup Fingerprint for Success in AU$5m raise alongside Five V Capital, Salesforce Ventures.

Investible welcomes Christine Amour-Levar to our Singapore-based Funds Board

January 30, 2023

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Meet the pioneer, adventurer, and purpose-led businesswoman joining the Board of our new Singapore-based Funds.

Club Investible backs Hotelmize in $12 Million Series B Raise

January 27, 2023

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Hotelmize, the travel platform designed to improve the pricing and booking process of hotel rooms using big data analysis, has raised $12 million in a Series B funding round.

From doctor to founder: Vikram Palit’s journey to starting Consultmed

January 24, 2023

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How did paediatrician Vikram Palit build a team of clinicians to revolution access to traditional care.

Investible Year in Review: 2022

December 19, 2022

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2022 began with a vision of building the foundations for Investible to scale. Though we’re nearly a decade since the formal founding of our firm, we believe we’re at the start of our journey.

Introducing Tim Coates, Investible's Head of Investor Relations

December 15, 2022

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Meet Investible's new Head of Investor Relations, Tim Coates. Tim will be supporting the growth of our investor network and immersing himself in the Club Investible community. Read more about Tim here.

How this founder built a 40-person startup while 6,000km away from her team: A chat with Clare from bluesheets

December 12, 2022

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Co-founder and COO of Bluesheets, Clare Leighton, started the company while 6,000km away from her co-founder and team. Read about her journey here.

Investment Notes: TeOra

December 1, 2022

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We are thrilled to announce our investment in TeOra, an exciting Singaporean startup focused on reducing food loss in aquaculture and beyond.

The Investible Reading List: November '22

November 29, 2022

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From insect podcasts and articles exposing con artists to a deep dive into one of the Crypto landscape’s biggest hits, here are our team's top reads of the month.

Announcing the 9 winners of the Australian Technologies Competition

November 22, 2022

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9 of Australia’s top emerging technology companies have claimed awards in the 12th annual Australian Technologies Competition (ATC), culminating with the Climate Technology Awards in Melbourne on 27 October and National Awards in Sydney, 10 November.

All Startups Need to Get Boarded Up

November 10, 2022

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Startup growth isn’t easy. Dive with Investible founder Creel Price into one of the strategies we designed to supercharge growth: a startup board of advice.

Now is the time to invest in Climate Tech (saving humanity is a bonus)

November 9, 2022

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A convergence of tailwinds and current market conditions make this an unparalleled time for investing in climate technology.

From gold watches to co-working spaces: How corporates and startups need each other to innovate

November 8, 2022

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Despite their differences, startups and large organisations need each other if they are to truly innovate in today’s market.

Investment Notes: Kara Technologies

November 7, 2022

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Subtitles alone aren’t bridging the gap for the Deaf Community; content accessibility is ripe for disruption.

Investible welcomes Charlie Ill, our new Investment Director

November 2, 2022

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We're excited to welcome our new Investment Director, Charlie Ill, to the team. Charlie is a highly experienced investor with experience managing investment teams across four continents.

Investment Notes: DataFarming

November 1, 2022

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We are excited to announce our investment in DataFarming, a farm data software company that has captured almost 40% of Australian farmers in just 4 years.

A guide to climate change conversations

October 31, 2022

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Understanding Climate Change can be information overload. Get your head around the basics of Climate Change, Net Zero, where emissions come from, and solutions in one place.

Australia, Singapore, USA leading the charge on international climate collaboration

October 25, 2022

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Australia has set a high bar ahead of the world’s most important climate conference, COP27, with two landmark international net zero and green economy partnerships.

What is COP27 and why does it matter for the climate?

October 18, 2022

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For 12 days, the world will gather for one of the most important climate events of the year. Here's what you need to know going into it.

Investible’s Climate Tech Fund reveals its eight initial startup investments

October 4, 2022

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We’re thrilled to announce our early-stage Climate Tech Fund’s initial investments into eight ground-breaking startups, with a further eight investments approved.

Investment Notes: Kite Magnetics

October 3, 2022

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Announcing our investment in Kite Magnetics, a startup culminating 30 years of research, and a revolution in electric aviation.

Investment Notes: CIM

October 3, 2022

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Announcing our investment in CIM, a leading building energy efficiency company with bold international growth plans.

Investment Notes: TRENDii

September 26, 2022

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We're excited to announce our seed investment in TRENDii, a contextual digital advertising solution turning image and video content into instant shopping experiences.

Finding a clear view of the VC market

September 15, 2022

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Investible CEO Rod Bristow explores some of the value drivers found within early-stage venture capital, and why investors must think long-term.

Introducing Adam Hardy, Investible's new Portfolio Manager

September 15, 2022

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We’re excited to announce our new portfolio manager, Adam Hardy, an experienced growth operator who has been launching and scaling ventures for more than a decade.

August at Investible

September 8, 2022

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Our CEO’s view on the market, machine learning in marketing, and a big month for the portfolio.

Welcoming Sarah Moore, Investible's newest Investment Analyst

August 18, 2022

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Sarah's background in biomedical science and passion for research-based innovation makes her a unique contributor to the Investible team.

Investment Notes: SoMin.ai

August 17, 2022

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Read why our investment team backed the machine-learning powered evolution of digital marketing, SoMin.ai.

The Investible Reading List: August '22

August 11, 2022

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In this first edition of our Investible Reading List: the team shares recent recommendations on blogs, books and ideas that sparked our curiosity of late.

The remarkable opportunity for Climate Tech in Indonesia

August 2, 2022

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While markets shift worldwide, Indonesia is presenting itself as a unique opportunity for Climate Tech development.

A July of growth at Investible 🌱

August 2, 2022

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Meet ZeroJet, fundraises from AEV & Mosaic  and 200+ open startup jobs

Meet Harry Steer, Investible's Content and Community Associate

July 21, 2022

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A generalist with a passion for telling stories and building ecosystems, we're excited to introduce Harry Steer as our new Content and Community Associate.

The ABC's of Climate Tech investing

July 18, 2022

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As the world turns toward a more sustainable, resilient future, the importance of new climate technologies is accelerating.

Welcoming Marie Garcia, Investible's new Reporting Analyst

July 18, 2022

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With combined knowledge and experience from startups across industries and impact finance funding, we are excited to introduce Marie as our new Reporting Analyst.

Introducing Amy Huang, Investible's new Chief of Staff

July 14, 2022

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With her diversified experience in weaving together strategy and execution, we are proud to welcome Amy to the Investible team as our new Chief of Staff.

Investment Notes: ZeroJet

July 4, 2022

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A memo on the Investible Climate Tech Fund’s investment in ZeroJet, a New Zealand-based maritime innovator building the next generation of electrified boats.

Investment Notes: Tictag

July 1, 2022

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Investible is excited to announce its investment in Tictag, a groundbreaking Singapore-based AI/ML data collection and annotation startup.

Investment Notes: Digital Harvest

June 29, 2022

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We are pleased to share our latest seed investment in DigitalHarvest.

How can Australia accelerate Climate Tech?

June 29, 2022

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Our recap of Investible’s Visiting Entrepreneur Program event featuring Grace Sai, Creel Price, and other stakeholders in the climate tech industry.

Investible and Impact Tech Ventures join forces to accelerate Aussie tech scaleups globally

June 14, 2022

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Late stage accelerator Impact Tech Ventures and Investible have joined forces to propel the international growth of Australia’s most innovative emerging tech scaleups.

Investible's Climate Tech Fund announces its initial investments

June 1, 2022

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The Investible Climate Tech Fund has announced investments in Spot Ship, Digital Harvest, and a further five startups around the globe.

Ushering in the future of Climate Tech in Australia

May 30, 2022

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This month, Investible gathered with members of the startup ecosystem to discuss the future of Climate Tech in Australia and the globe.

Meet Behrad Javidirad, Investible's new Operations Manager

May 30, 2022

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Behrad has 15+ years of experience in accounting, finance and operations in the banking and finance industry.

Investment Notes: BintanGO

May 6, 2022

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Investible has backed the Indonesia-based holistic creator management platform BintanGO, led co-founders by Oktorika Mandasari and Jason Lee.

Welcome to Greenhouse: Sydney’s soon-to-be home for climate tech innovation

April 30, 2022

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Australia will soon be home to one of the world's most dynamic growth hubs for emerging green technologies

All about the Investibility Index: Investible’s framework for early-stage investing

April 26, 2022

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A detailed look inside our investment process, and how we establish confidence in seed-stage startups.

Investment Notes: Consultmed

April 14, 2022

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We're proud to welcome Consultmed, an innovative electronic referrals medtech startup led by founder Dr. Vikram Palit, to the Investible portfolio.

Investment Notes: Directo

April 4, 2022

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We're proud to welcome Directo, an innovative pharmacy supply chain startup led by founder Gavin Upiter, to the Investible portfolio.

The Investible Story

April 1, 2022

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First established in 2014 by entrepreneurs turned investors Trevor Folsom and Creel Price, Investible has grown to be one of APAC's leading early-stage VCs.

Investment Notes: Cape

March 23, 2022

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Investible has backed Cape, a fintech simplifying the way companies handle employee expenses, led by Founder & CEO Ryan Edwards-Pritchard

Meet Khairu Rejal, Investible's Principal for Southeast Asia

March 10, 2022

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As an experienced VC based out of Singapore, Khairu Rejal has huge ambitions for the tech ecosystem all across Southeast Asia.

Investment Notes: Language Confidence

March 8, 2022

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A detailed summary of Investible's backing of the Australian EdTech startup Language Confidence, in its recent US$1.5m seed round.

Investment Notes: Truescope

February 28, 2022

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A brief look at the thesis behind our seed investment in the emerging commstech super-platform, Truescope

Ben Lindsay joins the Investible Climate Tech team

January 27, 2022

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We are pleased to introduce Ben Lindsay as a newly-appointed Analyst for the Investible Climate Tech Fund.

Investible portfolio company Car Next Door acquired by Uber

January 20, 2022

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Global mobility leader Uber today announced its acquisition of Australian car-sharing platform Car Next Door, the latest successful exit from the early-stage VC Investible’s portfolio.

Guide: How to hire your first product manager

January 12, 2022

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A comprehensive guide and resources for founders about how and when to hire a product manager for their growing technology startup.

Investment Notes: Stables (formerly Tiiik)

January 12, 2022

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Notes on our investment in the Australian fintech Tiiik, a visionary company set on bringing DeFi to the masses.

Investible leads $2.5 million seed round in wellness startup iNSPIRETEK

January 9, 2022

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Following a $2.5 million seed round led by Investible, the grassroots sports wellness startup iNSPIRETEK eyes expansion into the U.S.

Investible Year in Review: 2021

December 21, 2021

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A look back at the many milestones, investments in incredible founders and key highlights from a banner year at Investible

Investible closes its Early-Stage Fund 2 oversubscribed with $51.6m

December 9, 2021

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Investible has successfully closed its second early stage investment Fund oversubscribed, with AU$51.6 million in committed capital.

Investment Notes: Shipeezi

December 7, 2021

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Investible is proud to back Shipeezi, the Australian software company helping shippers, freight operators and carriers operate smoothly.

Meet Patrick Sieb, Investment Director for Climate Tech at Investible

November 21, 2021

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Patrick Sieb will help lead activity for Investible's Climate Tech portfolio, including sourcing and screening investment opportunities.

Welcoming Richard Smith to the Investible team

October 22, 2021

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Richard Smith joins the Investible team to help recruit and develop talent for Investible, Greenhouse and our growing portfolio.

Investors urged to get in early on ‘unprecedented’ climate tech opportunities

September 29, 2021

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The convergence of the climate emergency and global tailwinds in the climate sector is creating a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for technology investors.

Investible backs organisational design tool Functionly in its $3.6m seed round

September 28, 2021

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Functionly secures $3.6m in funding to further its mission to disrupt organisational design with simple-to-use software.

Investment Notes: Quantum Brilliance

September 23, 2021

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Investible's Jake Booker details why we backed Quantum Brilliance in their mission to make quantum computing accessible.

Singapore's Bluesheets secures $2.05m seed round led by Investible

September 15, 2021

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The Singapore-based SaaS startup Bluesheets has secured $2.05 million to scale its back-office automation platform globally.

This August at Investible

September 1, 2021

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This month, Investible made 3 new investments, announced a new home for climate, and welcomed some fresh faces to the team.

Joanna Ng joins the Investible team as its new Investment Analyst

August 31, 2021

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Joanna Ng joins Investible to source, screen and research investment opportunities as we support Australia's most visionary tech startups.

Investment Notes: LIGR

August 31, 2021

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Investible's Daniel Veytsblit shares insight on our follow-on investment in LIGR, the all-in-one sports graphics and broadcast management platform.

Introducing Jayden Basha: Investible’s new Investment Analyst

August 14, 2021

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Welcome Jayden Basha to the Investible team, as our new Investment Analyst dedicated to researching Australia's most-promising tech startups

Investible backs Parcel Perform in its freshly-raised US$20M Series A

August 11, 2021

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Leading delivery SaaS platform Parcel Perform has secured a new round of strategic investment to boost international ambitions.

Investible backs Programa to bring design and architecture into the cloud

August 4, 2021

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Melbourne-based startup Programa has raised $2 million in seed funding to help bring interior designers and architects out of the spreadsheet age and into the cloud era.

Hospitality jobs platform Barcats secures $2.4 million in seed funding

August 4, 2021

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Australia’s fastest growing hospitality platform, Barcats, has closed a $2.4 million round of seed funding to help provide much needed job opportunities for Australians.

How GeoSnapShot puts growth at the core of its thinking

July 19, 2021

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GEOSNAPSHOT Founder and CEO Andy Edwards shares his insights on designing a business for scale and how he built his ideal Board of Advisors.

Investible sets quick pace for second fund raise with $35 million first close

June 14, 2021

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Less than three months into raising its second early-stage investment fund of $50 million, Investible has surpassed its first close target.

How to connect with (and win over) seed stage investors

June 1, 2021

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When it comes to raising seed capital, timing is everything. Here's a guide for early-stage founders on how best to connect with investors.

Sydney businesses find success in Retail Innovation Program partnership

May 27, 2021

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The third year of The City of Sydney & Investible Retail Innovation Program has unlocked new success for the local business community.

Want to secure seed funding? These two traits are essential

May 24, 2021

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The factor that best signals a seed stage startup's chance for success isn't the product. It's all about the founder.

Investible backs prop-tech startup Rental Heroes to bring AI to property management

May 20, 2021

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Melbourne-based prop-tech startup Rental Heroes has secured $1 million in seed funding to enhance the world of property management.

5 learnings from SouthStart on Australia's thriving tech scene

May 11, 2021

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Learnings from the startup, investing and technology scenes at the SOUTHSTART EMERGENCE* Festival in Adelaide, South Australia.

This serial entrepreneur has advice for fellow non-technical founders

May 9, 2021

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Effi CEO and co-founder Mandeep Sodhi reflects on some hard-earned lessons from his journey as a non-technical, serial entrepreneur.

It’s time to rebuild: Mastt’s Doug Vincent on the tech-gap in construction

April 29, 2021

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Mastt co-founder Doug Vincent shares how his construction tech startup is poised to make spreadsheets a thing of the past.

Introducing Lisa Kim: Investible’s new Portfolio Manager

April 23, 2021

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Investible welcomes Lisa Kim, the newest member of the Investible team, focused on supporting our growing portfolio of tech startups.

Trial by fire: how one founder’s experience is disrupting the crisis management industry

March 30, 2021

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Catalyst Technologies founder Joshua Shields shares how his unique experience has shaped the building of his crisis management tech startup.

What investors really mean when we say we ‘invest in lines, not dots’

March 30, 2021

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The most important aspect of seed-stage investing is trust and relationship built between the founders and investors.

Investible positions itself to lead in seed, welcoming new CEO to raise $50 million fund

March 15, 2021

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Investible positions itself to lead in seed, announcing financial services industry veteran Rod Bristow as CEO.

CEO shares how his passion for sustainability inspires his approach to business

February 18, 2021

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CEO shares how his passion for sustainability inspires his approach to business

Investible backs Effi in its push to become Australia’s smartest mortgage broker platform

February 15, 2021

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Investible backs Effi in its push to become Australia’s smartest mortgage broker platform

Juggle Street re-launches equity crowdfunding following post-COVID rebound

February 11, 2021

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Juggle Street, which connects parents to tutors, au pairs, nannies & sitters, has relaunched a crowdfunding campaign in a post-COVID rebound.

Serial entrepreneur shares his tips for building strong businesses

February 9, 2021

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Serial entrepreneur shares his tips for building strong businesses

Fingerprint for Success pioneers an AI solution to bring elite professional coaching to the masses

December 16, 2020

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Fingerprint for Success pioneers an AI solution to bring elite professional coaching to the masses

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