Leila Oliveira, Author at Startup Daily

Leila Oliveira

Leila Oliveira is a Scouting Manager at Antler, the world’s most active early-stage investor.
With over 7 years of startup experience, including 4 years in venture capital and capital raising, Leila specialises in qualifying and onboarding founders, helping them navigate the fundraising landscape. A LinkedIn Top Voice with over 12K followers, she writes about trends in the Australian startup ecosystem, capital raising, and venture investments.
Leila is passionate about simplifying complex business concepts, empowering founders, and promoting innovation.

Advice

How to tell if your startup idea is attractive to VC investors

Leila Oliveira - June 11, 2025 5 MIN READ

“Is my idea VC-backable?” You probably heard this and rolled your eyes thinking “What does that mean?” So let me break down exactly what it takes to be VC-backable and explain what VCs are looking for, portfolio construction and the steps to check if it’s a fit for your company. DISCLAIMER: Not every business is… Read more »

Business strategy

Startups 101: Understanding secondary share sales – why not all fundraising is created equal

Leila Oliveira - October 15, 2024 3 MIN READ

In recent years, the media has increasingly blurred the lines between true capital raises and secondary sales, distorting the actual amount of new funding startups are receiving. This confusion often misleads founders and investors, making it harder to understand the real financial position of a company. For first-time founders, navigating the complexities of capital raising… Read more »