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Melbourne investor Boman Group is ramping up China ties for Australian startups ahead of $1 billion VC fund

Startup Daily - August 8, 2025 2 MIN READ

An Australian delegation back trade mission to the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) – the northeast port region closest to Beijing – has given new momentum in Australia–China trade relations and bilateral collaboration, according to its host, Melbourne investment firm Boman Group. The visit came as Boman looks to secure $1 billion in commitments from… Read more »

Venture Capital

Melbourne investor puts $1 billion on the table for Australian startups to crack the Chinese market

Simon Thomsen - November 18, 2024 2 MIN READ

Chinese investors will make a bold play to back Australian startups looking to make their mark in there, with Boman Group launching a $1 billion fund to bolster trade with out largest trading partner. Founded in 2011 by Eric Gao and Julius Wei as BMYG Financial Group before rebranding to Boman earlier this year, the… Read more »

Politics

FinTech Australia calls for capital raising and trade support ahead of federal budget

Startup Daily - April 15, 2024 2 MIN READ

FinTech Australia is calling on the Federal government to address the challenging capital raising environment for startups and renew its support for Austrade’s effort to promote our local sector abroad. In its pre-budget submission tabled ahead of federal treasurer Jim Chalmers announcing his 2024 Budget on May 14, FinTech Australia CEO Rehan D’Almeida said the… Read more »

Politics

Kiwi tech crosses the Tasman as PM Jacinda Ardern sells New Zealand’s story

Startup Daily - July 7, 2022 2 MIN READ

New Zealand fintech startups have already had a major impact in Australia, from Xero to more recent arrivals such as Hnry. In a sign that the Kiwi onslaught is set to gather pace, NZ Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, crossed The Ditch this week, leading a trade mission to Melbourne and Sydney. Having just returned from Europe with… Read more »