Latest Private Equity & Venture Capital News
A company recognised as part of a trend to rebuild old economy organisations as technology companies has attracted $7.5m in venture funding.
Full storyAustralia's largest private equity firm is believed to have reached first close on a $3 billion target new fund.
Full storyHead of private capital body to leave
25 Jan 2022 - People moves
The chief executive of the peak body for the Australian private capital industry is to step down.
Full storyA leading US growth investor has led a $90 million-plus funding round in a Sydney-founded customer research software start-up.
Full storyRival bid for listed IVF business
22 Jan 2022 - Investment activity
A London-based private equity firm has topped an offer for an ASX-listed company made by one of Australia's best funded firms.
Full storyPre-seed funding has been provided to a New Zealand start-up seeking to digitise safety equipment supply chains.
Full storyCar share exit generates strong returns
20 Jan 2022 - Performance
The exit of a car-share start-up to a global business has provided strong returns to investors.
Full storyEarly-bird discount registrations are now open for live event Growth Capital Forum 2022.
Full storyNew Zealand-developed film-making technology has again been acquired by a global company, generating strong returns for local investors.
Full story$35m funding round for business lender
19 Jan 2022 - Investment activity
A global financial services group has led a $35 million equity investment round for a Sydney-based business lender.
Full story$1.3m seed-funding for education tech
19 Jan 2022 - Investment activity
A leading investment firm has led a $1.3 million seed-funding round for a start-up which is providing online training for cloud computing training.
Full storyInvestors plan to recapitalise a struggling pilot training business, anticipating a post-pandemic resurgence in aviation services.
Full storyA family office has invested in a 'death-tech' start-up at double the valuation at which the company raised seed funding just seven months ago.
Full storyAn early-stage venture capital firm set up by a group of experienced New Zealand investors will back technology entrepreneurs in Australia and New Zealand.
Full storyWith a seed funding round just completed, a company which offers a wellness app for athletes, is seeking to raise a Series A round.
Full storyA Sydney venture capital firm is backing the commercialisation of healthcare technology which enables contactless monitoring of the vital signs of patients.
Full storyA global fintech-focused growth capital firm has led a $20 million capital raising round for a Sydney-based expense management software company.
Full storyA New Zealand Māori organisation has taken a stake in a retail stock trading app business as it seeks to build sustainable wealth for its community.
Full storyBidder lifts offer for casinos operator
13 Jan 2022 - Investment activity
An indicative offer for casinos operator Crown has been lifted to close to $8.7 billion which the company's board has indicated it considers acceptable.
Full storyTravel business exited to US company
12 Jan 2022 - Performance
A travel business that offers some of Australia's best known outback and coastal experiences has been exited to a private equity-backed US company.
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