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Welcome to the March 2024 edition of the Funding Strategies newsletter!
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Ramadan Mubarak! Happy Easter!
Wishing you and yours peace.
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"I had the pleasure of attending the Growth Capital Forum at
the end of February in Sydney.
It is always good to get exposure to new
initiatives and people in the ecosystem. It is an opportunity to get an
independent view of what is happening in the market,
and to connect with new and familiar faces.
We note some of the
larger funds have set up new technology funds doing minority investments.
Given the market conditions there was definitely a theme around adding value to
businesses, building better businesses and understanding what the business will
look like post investment.
M&A continued to be an important growth
strategy with a view to geographic, product and channel growth etc. The
conference was sponsored in part by CEFC (Clean Energy Finance Corporation)
underpinning the importance of the energy transition (technology and capital)
that Australia is undertaking."
We have included some images of the event below. For more information, please contact us.
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Your Business: Exits and M&A
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View our Latest Opportunities
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We invite you to download our deal list from our website (registration / log-in required, membership is free).
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Project Sustainability
Update
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Craig Myatt, the director of ecoCool Pty Ltd (Project Sustainability), has provided the following update:
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"To keep you up to date on developments with Ecocool Pty Ltd:
Ecocool supplied the first K32 Battery/solar system to Tiny Home Group, OEM builders of tiny homes, a key B2B market for us; We have launched a new online offgrid store, www.energy-offgrid.com.au to sell offgrid systems and gear to the Australian and New Zealand markets; Ecocool placed our first K32 subassembly order with Queensland Connectors & Cables, (QCC) based in Richlands; Ecocool has co-developed a new 5KWh lithium battery with Vaulta a local Australian company, with 4 modules rolled out in K32 & K33 projects; We are ready to protoype our new E30 smart meter, for our Energy Dashboard project, with product testing to get underway in March/April."
For more information about ecoCool, please visit our website.
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Welcome to the Team
Introducing Steve Hartley, Senior Associate
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Steve Hartley (pictured left) is a seasoned entrepreneur, public company director and business owner with over 25 years’ business experience. He has successfully advised and raised capital for start-up and high growth companies in the resources, retail, technology, media, and manufacturing sectors and has been personally involved in over 72 business and property investment/divestment transactions totalling over $150m in transaction value.
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Steve has also previously held several commercial properties in his portfolio and is a past member of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). He has an ability to bring people together on the right opportunity and inspire them to create outstanding results.
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Introducing Ludovico Garini, Client Services
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Ludovico Garini (pictured left), nearing the completion of his Bachelor of Business Administration at EDHEC Business School, has gained a global perspective through his studies in France, the United States and Singapore. His experience at Azimut, Italy’s largest independent asset manager, broadened his expertise in finance. Eager to explore new opportunities, Ludovico is ready to advance his career in the financial sector.
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On 13 March, we introduced Project Present, an Australian technology company in the retail/e-commerce industry via gift card platforms, that can equally be seen as a fintech/payments company.
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On 21 February, we discussed our services. In addition to offering a diverse range of quality investment opportunities and raising capital, Funding Strategies is ready to assist your business with our services. We can do everything from planning, strategy and document preparation to board member reviews or planning exit strategies.
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Ignite funding now open
"More than $54 million, 480 innovators, could your idea be next?
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BlueMount Capital Group Expands to the UK
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BlueMount Capital (UK) Ltd has a track record of public issuances across a range of securities
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"We are pleased to announce the extension of our network with the incorporation of BlueMount Capital (UK) Ltd, bringing into the BlueMount Capital group an international team of highly experienced fixed income experts.
This is an important day for our organisation and one that ensures we remain highly competitive to our clients by providing fixed income products and gaining representation in a major capital market.
The Chairman of BlueMount Capital (UK), Stuart Gordon, will join the BlueMount Capital group’s board. Mr Gordon said BlueMount Capital (UK) is looking forward to broadening the reach of the group geographically and providing an expanded range of financial products and services.
Dr Saliba Sassine, the Chairman of BlueMount Capital in WA, said that the existing close working relationship between the UK principals and BlueMount Capital will make for a seamless transition and an improved service offering."
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Australia China Business Council Update
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We hope you will join us at
ACBC QLD's upcoming events
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- 27 March 2024: ACBC QLD | Member Networking & Welcome to New Members
"As we enter the Year of the Dragon, ACBC QLD is pleased to host a Member Networking Event, including to introduce and welcome new members. Network with our Executive Committee Members and representatives from our Industry Working Groups.
ACBC QLD has welcomed a number of new members in recent months. Come along to meet our valued new members, from across a range of industries, and discuss opportunities for the year ahead.
Numbers are strictly limited. Secure your tickets now!"
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- 22 April 2024: ACBC QLD & GAI | Green Economy - Opportunities for Australia and China
"The Green Economy has emerged as a strategic priority across all levels of government, business and industry. The support for and drive to both transform and transition to a green economy is creating opportunities including for Australia and China. Attendees will hear from a range of expert speakers on: - What are the opportunities in the green economy in China, Australia and Asia-Pacific?
- Why is China so focused on green finance and how are Australian and China’s financial institutions supporting green economy?
- How can business in Australia and China benefit in the green economy?"
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- ACBC QLD & CCCA BNE | Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Dinner - 21 February 2024
Mark and Shirley enjoyed attending the ACBC Q:D & CCCA BNE Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Dinner 2024. Please find some images included below. Congratulations to Shirley who won the lucky table draw - may the toy dragon bring luck to us all!
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McCormick Harris Insurance Update
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"The tide is turning...in your favour - Summer Newsletter"
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"Ask any small business owner what
keeps them awake at night, and you’re
bound to get the same answer: rising
costs. Wages, rentals, utilities, the list
goes on. Insurance, long under the
radar, has added to budget strains in the
past few years.
But relief is here. After a long period
of premiums rising sharply, they are
beginning to level out and, in some
cases, fall significantly, according to
various industry reports."
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