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A private capital firm has taken the unusual step of publicly issuing a progress report on its growth investing to date as it nears first close for its second growth fund.
Full storyA Melbourne asset management firm was an investor in OpenAI's recent $US6.6 billion funding round.
Full storyAn ASX-listed software company has agreed to be acquired in SPAC deal rather than continue engagement with a US private equity firm on a much lower value non-binding acquisition proposal.
Full storyAn ASX-listed expansion capital fund manager has provided follow-on funding to a financial advice software business.
Full storyVenture firms and a coal company have participated in a $9 million funding round for a start-up that is developing technology to use old mine shafts to store energy.
Full storyA Sydney-based growth fund manager has raised $200 million of its target of $400 for its second global health and education-focused fund.
Full storyAustralia's largest superannuation fund is to invest $2.2 billion in a US data centres company.
Full storyVictorian state government funding of $2.5 million has been invested in a Melbourne company that uses insects to convert food production waste to protein ingredients for pet and livestock feed.
Full storyA fintech start-up, launched less than 18 months ago, has been acquired by a UK company which recently entered the Australian market.
Full storyA private equity-backed cyber security company is planning to merge with its UK partner to expand opportunities for both businesses.
Full storyVenture capital investee in administration
15 Oct 2024 - Performance
A drone delivery company in which at least six venture capital firms have invested has been placed in voluntary administration.
Full storyA new Gold Coast-based venture capital firm has raised half of the $50 million it is targeting for its first fund.
Full storyA leading private equity firm has abandoned its investment in a business that operates some of Sydney's most famous restaurants.
Full storyCompanies owned by private equity firms are more likely to default on loans than other higher risk borrowers, Moody's Ratings has reported.
Full storyMacquarie Group's venture capital team has led a $10 million funding round for a Sydney business that helps develop new beauty industry products.
Full storyVenture capital funding drops sharply
11 Oct 2024 - News
Australian venture capital funding dropped sharply over the three months to the end of September.
Full storyMerger provides strong return for venture firm
11 Oct 2024 - Performance
A Sydney venture capital firm is to receive a substantial return from the merger of a Melbourne-based procurement software business with an Auckland-based rival.
Full storyAn ASX-listed growth capital fund manager has made a follow-on investment in what it says is a rapidly growing software company.
Full storyAdditional funding has boosted an Australian quantum technology company's Series B investment round to $166 million.
Full storyA leading venture capital firm has led a $5 million seed funding round for a start-up that has developed AI-drivent customer support software that can carry out much more complicated tasks than conventional bots.
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