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The Inspirational Story of SMI
The Inspirational Story of SMI
Bailador portfolio company Standard Media Index (SMI) is now the established gold standard for media spend data in the US.
David Kirk
Apr 15, 2019
Why we valued our investment in SaaS booking platform Rezdy up by 29%
Why we valued our investment in SaaS booking platform Rezdy up by 29%
Rezdy is fast emerging as a dominant player in the Tours & Activities booking software market.
Bailador Technology Investments Team
Mar 20, 2019
When Marketing Doesn’t Work
When Marketing Doesn’t Work
Early in the development of all new products and markets, marketing is sometimes ineffective.
David Kirk
Mar 10, 2019
Combining market, product and economics for success
Combining market, product and economics for success
To build a successful startup you need to get these three insights correct — they will become the foundations of your business plan.
David Kirk
Feb 26, 2019
The Shape of a Founder
The Shape of a Founder
There are many ways to be a successful founder but it helps to start with a broad shape if you are to give yourself the best chance.
David Kirk
Feb 17, 2019
Growth and Value
Growth and Value
David looks at why investors focus so heavily on growth as an indication of value.
David Kirk
Feb 10, 2019
Why we invested in Lendi
Why we invested in Lendi
Lendi is a disruptive business that has utilised technology to deliver an end-to-end online mortgage platform.
Bailador Technology Investments Team
Feb 5, 2019
The Tide is Turning for Relative Return
The Tide is Turning for Relative Return
David Kirk’s Blog — Trade Me’s performance as a listed company got me thinking
David Kirk
Feb 3, 2019
New Year Resolution 2: Technology Industry Founders and Leaders
New Year Resolution 2: Technology Industry Founders and Leaders
Let’s start by being crystal clear what we mean by ‘resolution’. A resolution is not an idea or a proposal or a maybe-I-will or a…
David Kirk
Jan 28, 2019
New Year Resolution
New Year Resolution
My 2019 new year resolution — significantly influenced by one of our team members who has given me a kick in the backside and told me I…
David Kirk
Jan 22, 2019
Straker Translations and listing on the ASX
Straker Translations and listing on the ASX
On the 22nd October 2018, BTI portfolio company Straker Translations listed successfully on the ASX, raising A$21m. As one of the only…
Bailador Technology Investments Team
Jan 9, 2019
Why Instaclustr is an Australian tech company to watch
Why Instaclustr is an Australian tech company to watch
Instaclustr raised $15.7m USD ($21m AUD) during August 2018 in a Series B round led by New York-based growth equity fund Level Equity.
Bailador Technology Investments Team
Dec 17, 2018
Our companies offer new solutions to old problems
Our companies offer new solutions to old problems
Providing a new solution to an existing problem is what the vast majority of new digital models and businesses, and Bailador businesses…
Bailador Technology Investments Team
Dec 10, 2018
Read this before scaling your sales team globally
Read this before scaling your sales team globally
Consider these lessons learned from our team before you hit the 'multiply' button on your sales function
Bailador Technology Investments Team
Jun 25, 2018
Demystifying the revenue multiple
Demystifying the revenue multiple
Fast growth information technology businesses are today valued on multiples of revenue, not the traditional multiple of earnings investors…
David Kirk
May 28, 2018
Why optimising is the secret to scaleup growth
Why optimising is the secret to scaleup growth
Successful scaleups must generate and manage rapid growth. So how can taking time to optimise fuel stronger and more powerful growth?
James Johnstone
Apr 29, 2018
How can companies harness the power of big data?
How can companies harness the power of big data?
Big data is no longer only the domain of cutting-edge tech companies such as Netflix, Facebook and Atlassian.
Bailador Technology Investments Team
Mar 28, 2018
Growing from a startup founder to a scaleup CEO
Growing from a startup founder to a scaleup CEO
What I’ve learnt about personally scaling up as a founder
James Johnstone
Feb 25, 2018
How Rezdy is bringing the Tours & Activities market online
How Rezdy is bringing the Tours & Activities market online
Last year Australia welcomed more than 8.7 million international visitors, who proceeded to spend a whopping $41.2bn on transport…
Bailador Technology Investments Team
Jan 9, 2018
Will the Oracle bid for Aconex change how the market values Australian tech?
Will the Oracle bid for Aconex change how the market values Australian tech?
Oracle’s takeover of ASX-listed construction software company Aconex — at a 47% premium — has ignited the debate over whether the…
Bailador Technology Investments Team
Dec 18, 2017
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