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The first scale-up grants under the federal Labor government's Industry Growth Program include companies in the areas of fermentation technology and advanced battery manufacturing.
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Staff lay-offs at solar panel developer
15 Aug 2024 - Investee news
A new technology solar panel development company has laid off staff and announced a change of chief executive.
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The founder of a seed-stage venture capital firm has announced an above target final close for the firm's first fund.
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An ASX-listed company that suffered a 46% fall in its share price over about eleven months has revealed it rejected a $3.42 billion private equity acquisition proposal.
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Several large carbon emitting companies have committed to an $80 million first close for a carbon credits investment fund that is seeking to raise $250 million.
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The chief executive of Victoria's state government-financed venture capital fund is to step down.
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Two investment firms have provided investment of $17.3 to back the global expansion of a business management software platform for gyms and wellness studios.
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An Auckland venture capital firm has joined Singapore investors in providing $NZ8.5 million in seed round funding for a company that has developed a biodegradable natural packing material.
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The Victorian state Labor government has provided grants totaling $2.4 million to eight new early-stage venture funds which it hopes will help generate the raising of more than $300 million from the private sector for investment in technology start-ups.
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Shareholders have voted against a $327 million bid that would have taken an ASX-listed dental practices business private.
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A Sydney-based technology focused growth investment firm has launched fundraising for a new fund with a target of $200 million.
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An emerging companies investment fund manager has invested $9 million in a company that provides AI-driven lending software to banks.
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A buy-now-pay-later travel industry start-up has raised $17.5 million in equity and debt funding.
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A smaller companies private equity firm has made the first investment of its fourth fund taking a majority stake in a company that sells electric golf buggies.
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A venture capital firm has led a $1.5 million pre-seed funding round for a start-up developing multi-purpose components to simplify the building of bespoke AI systems.
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A leading New Zealand funds management firm has set up a private equity team.
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Graphic design unicorn acquires AI start-up
01 Aug 2024 - Performance
A locally founded unicorn has acquired a Sydney artificial intelligence start-up in a deal that might attract review by the Australian Competiton and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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A private equity firm has exited its investment in an ice cream company to a financial consortium led by two former private equity executives.
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A $327 million private equity bid for a listed dental practices business has been recommenced to shareholders just a day after the company shifted its recommendation to a rival bidder.
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The placement of regional airline Rex into administration has drawn its Hong Kong private equity backer into the spotlight.
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