Back in the depths of raising funds during Australia’s funding winter, I was given some unexpected but prescient advice by an overseas investor: “Don’t come here.” My co-founder Skye and I were on the outskirts of London and meeting with the General Partner at one of UK’s largest fintech funds, canvassing the idea of expanding… Read more »
For decades, Silicon Valley has been the default destination for ambitious founders. It is still the centre of gravity for venture capital – but that monopoly is quietly eroding. A growing number of global founders, particularly from the US, are now looking beyond the Valley for their next funding partner. And increasingly, that includes Australia.… Read more »
Australian quantum software startup Q-CTRL is ramping up its US presence, hanging up a shingle in San Francisco. The move comes as the city reciprocates the love with the local Chamber of Commerce naming the Sydney software business its 2025 Australian Company of the Year in the Bay area. Q-CTRL plays a key role in… Read more »
It’s been a tough 18 months for startup founders looking to go global. Like many heading overseas for business or holidays, they probably have thousands of dollars in credits sitting in their frequent flyer account, pondering how far into the future it will be before that can redeem that cash. But life and business has… Read more »
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