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The Victorian state government and a leading industry super fund have jointly set up a $250 million smaller business growth fund.

A growth capital firm is to back global markets expansion for supply chain software.

A growth capital firm has partnered with a specialist investor to acquire a trans-Tasman medical practice management software company.

A Sydney-founded cyber security company has attracted capital from an investor that specialises in digital security.

An Australian venture firm is on track to raise a record fund.

A private equity firm has acquired Australia’s largest stable of magazines at a fraction of the price paid by the vendor.

A private equity firm is to buy a medical centres business from a listed company for $500 million.

Venture fund managers say they overestimated damage from the coronavirus lockdown but warn it will result in lower investment in the sector.

A medical technology company plans to list on the ASX despite current market turmoil.

A private equity-owned business has agreed to pay $1 million “expenses” after pulling out of an acquisition.

A principal investment firm has led investment in a company which provides sensors and software to monitor industrial equipment.

A leading insurance company has invested in a technology company that remotely analyses the insurance risks of rural properties.

The economic effects of the COVID-19 lockdown have prompted a venture firm to launch capital raising for its next fund.

State government funding will support the establishment of four new angel investor networks.

A Sydney-based start-up has become the first independent fintech to attract investment from all four of Australia’s major trading banks.

A revised take-private bid reduces the value of a listed entertainment company 40% from before the coronavirus pandemic.

Individual investors back new slant on buy-now-pay-later technology.

A venture firm has led a commercialisation investment round in a company it passed on at seed stage.

A private equity bidder may share a public-to-private deal with other investors.

A New Zealand investment company has provided the entire $33 million Series A funding for a fintech start-up.