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Welcome to the February 2023 edition of the Funding Strategies newsletter!
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"I recently had the opportunity to attend the Growth Capital
Forum and meet with other investors in Sydney. Some of the take outs for
me were:
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- Many parts of the world
are already in recession due to energy shocks and the war in Ukraine;
- The economy is in for a
bumpy ride – inflation is “sticky” and may remain higher for longer;
- Geopolitical risks are
rising and business conditions are worsening (consumer confidence
historically low);
- Queensland to do well
due to net migration increases;
- Many venture company valuations
are too high and venture funds are not investing at those valuations – the
advice is to do a “down round” if needed ie. don’t put the company at risk;
“an overpriced round does not do anyone any favours”
- Some investors are
pivoting to debt rather than investing equity;
- The “market environment”
has dramatically worsened in the last 6 months and companies need to
understand these changed conditions;
- Investors are looking
for good businesses with a growth plan / pathways, capable management that
can demonstrate good investor returns in industries with “tail winds”
- Good people to run
growth businesses are hard to find;
- Getting good advice is
important if the business needs debt restructuring;
- Money is available for
good opportunities.
If you would like to discuss your particular company or
investment situation please contact us."
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"Know what's going on, now." |
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Introducing Project FSM
Disrupting Field Service Management Globally |
The team at Project FSM believes that a clear line of sight and control
over your business processes are essential for success.
The Company's integrated field
service software platform simplifies your workflow, giving you the visibility
and control you need to achieve optimal productivity and cost savings. By
automating manual processes & integrating with your existing tools, it can
help you focus on what really matters: Growing your business.
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With Project FSM you can:
- Improve safety,
reduce downtime.
- Reduce manual
handling and track job
costs live.
- Digital timesheets, live costs.
- Track certifications and flag
non-compliance.
- Live cost reconciliations and predictive invoice matching.
- Automate and communicate hazard and incident reporting.
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Project Home Update
"Plan and build the building inside and just assemble / set up onsite" |
"It's
the future I believe, plan and build the building inside and just assemble /
setup onsite.
We
have a 2 bedroom sleepout that takes us 4 days to build with (1x carpenter
2x labour 1x electrician 1x plumber, pictured left) for this family of 3 kids
we had done instead of having a granny flat which takes a lot longer to
build." |
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Update: Family Harmony Project
"ScreenCoach Launches with A Current Affair National TV Feature |
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our revolutionary screen-time management solution,
ScreenCoach. An integrated product that works across multiple platforms and rewards the kids
for doing non-screen activities.
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We received National TV coverage, being featured on A Current Affair on Thursday 16th February and have had an amazing response, with over a million views across all platforms.
You can watch the story here. Their Facebook post of our story went viral, with over 225K views to date.
We have also created a new “How it Works” video and updated our website, you can watch the
video here.
We have had a healthy influx of customers and enquiries. We’ve had parents saying they’ve
been waiting for something like this and have tried other screen time management options
before ours.
We have launched with a discounted public trial (beta) offer of $2.99/month for 6 months while
we continue to update and improve the App based on user feedback.
We are now following up with a Facebook ad campaign and Google ad campaigns to test and
measure ready to scale further.
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Introducing Project BNPL
Cloud-based SaaS payment solution |
Project BNPL was formed in 2018 to take advantage of opportunities created
by technological change in how payments are made. The co-founders of the business identified numerous opportunities and trends. One opportunity and
the start up’s first product is an online Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment solution offered in the
United Kingdom.
Generally, the Company aims to:
- Innovate new payment products;
- Introduce payment products to new markets.
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Introducing Project Melody
Songs as an Asset Class |
Project Melody is one of the first companies in Asia to enable investors the opportunity to own songs and associated musical intellectual property rights as a unique, alternative asset class through a fund.
Founded and operated by established leading figures of the Asia music industry, the Company enables both artists and investors to participate equitably and efficiently in the economy of Asian music, driven by the growth of music streaming as a secular trend.
The Company aims to build and curate a diversified portfolio, acquiring catalogues that are centred around proven hit songs of cultural importance by some of the most talented and important artists and songwriters in Asia, as well as capturing early stage opportunities with emerging talents.
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Project Gold lodges IPO prospectus
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Project Gold is an Australian mineral resources company
developing a gold production business in Northern
Queensland.
The Company has lodged its IPO prospectus.
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Upcoming webinar: Project Barrel
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Asset backed growth investment (Whisky)
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Project Barrel is an Australian company that has been created as an initiative to fund the acquisition of barrels and premium new make whisky while being supported by strong industry fundamentals, a robust governance and business mode.
Our COO, Ken Freer, will chat with the team behind the Company on Thursday 23 March from 12pm-1pm AEST. To attend live or obtain the recording, please book here:
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Timing
does not suit? Please book in anyway and we will send you a link to the
recording.
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Image above: Limestone Coast Brewing founders Sven Grone and Geoff Munday. Credit: Simon Collins, TWA |
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"Remote control brewers Limestone Coast hope to take innovative model worldwide"
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BlueMount Capital client Limestone Coast Brewing recently featured in an article in The West Australian.
"...The business now brews around 300,000 litres of beer a year.
Hill says the company hopes to roll out its unique model to 15-20 more pubs around Australia in the next few years and has a long-term target of 140 venues, as well as an eye on potential overseas markets.
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In short, they want to be the biggest WA brewer you’ve never heard of — yet.
Those goalposts shifted recently with the decision to go into packaging, partly as a branding and marketing move, but also so more drinkers can enjoy the beers at home.
Limestone Coast has six core beers: a smooth pale ale, easy-drinking IPA, American-style red ale, flavoursome dark lager, mid-strength session ale and (Grone’s favourite) a juicy, hazy but strong NEIPA. It also makes apple cider and ginger beer.
The brewery has 75,000-litre, 25,000-litre and 12,000-litre tanks allowing the team to brew both the core range and small batches. They also own a canning machine, meaning they can do one-off runs of bespoke labelled cans for anything from arts festivals to corporate events...."
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Mandala enters Western Australia - two deals agreed
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"Mandala Asset Solutions as Managers of Trinity Accommodation Regional Hospitality
Fund III are delighted to announce that they have reached a
Heads of Agreement to purchase the Lighthouse Hotel in Bunbury, WA
(pictured below).
The Lighthouse is one of the best accommodation assets in WA’s second largest
town. Boasting spacious rooms overlooking the spectacular Indian ocean, the
Lighthouse has extensive conference rooms, an awesome restaurant and is located a
short drive from Perth. |
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The purchase is subject to DD and expected to complete in May 2023.
The acquisition is Mandala’s first in WA. Principal, John Zeckendorf said “Mandala
are thrilled to be able to purchase such a wonderful asset in a stable and growing
town”.
Mandala have also agreed a further acquisition (also subject to DD) in Albany, WA.
The transaction was agreed following an off-market negotiation.
Between the two properties, Mandala have committed more than $20m to the WA
market resulting in more than 125 rooms providing a base for further properties.
As one of Australia’s largest regional accommodation funds, Mandala has long
wanted to enter the WA market but had been frustrated by Covid restrictions.
“These acquisitions will bring the Mandala Hospitality Group portfolio to some 33
properties in 23 towns in 5 states around Australia” said Mr Zeckendorf." |
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KERB Rolls Out Its Fully Touchless Parking (Booking/Access/Payment) Platform in Asia-Pacific and Canada
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"Queensland-founded
global parking-and-mobility startup, KERB, is about to embark on a "very
significant year of growth", according to CEO and founder, Rob Brown (pictured left).
"It has taken us six years, and a couple of 'pivots' to finally get to
product-market-fit," said Mr Brown, "but we are finally there, and
are anticipating 10x growth for KERB in 2023, as we roll out our B2B2C
parking solution across key markets in South-East Asia and North
America."
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In October
2021, Canada's Edmonton International Airport made a strategic investment in
KERB, due to its ability to capture who/where/when/how often? data on
the people parking in your building or airport. This relationship has
already led to almost a dozen other conversations with airports in Canada, USA,
Europe and Asia, who are seeking to exploit the same
data-and-customer-experience opportunity which exists in their car parking
facilities.
KERB recently
won Toyota Mobility Foundation's 'City Architecture for Tomorrow' USD1.5m
global challenge, ahead of 90+ other technology companies and university
research departments, each of which had an innovative
clean-tech/prop-tech/mobility-related solution. KERB's winning solution is
outlined here."
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Australia China Business Council Update
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We hope you will join us at
ACBC's upcoming Brisbane events!
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- 22 March: Hong Kong: Digital Transformation and Opportunities - A dialogue with Invest Hong Kong, Alibaba Cloud & AIIA.
- Late March: Update from Justin McGowan the New CEO of Trade and Investment Queensland TBC
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Mark recently attended the ACBC QLD and the China Chamber of
Commerce in Australia (CCCA) Brisbane Branch
Chinese Lunar New Year event at the beautiful Main Auditorium City Hall (image below courtesy of ACBC QLD).
Mark said: "The event was very well attended and included senior dignitaries from both Government and business circles. Sentiment was high that the thawing of trade relations will lead to more investment and trade between Australian and Chinese companies."
More images of the evening can be found here.
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McCormick Harris Insurance Update
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Consider this before making a hasty decision on insurance
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In their February newsletter, Tony and his team cover some topics of interest to businesses:
- Why these Types Business Insurance are a Necessity;
- Myth Busting SMB's Top 3 Insurance Misconceptions;
- What do you Risk by Choosing a Lower Level of Insurance?
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