Venture Capital

The secret reason investors say no: they’re just not that into you.

Most startup investors who are public about the fact they invest are perpetually-slightly-overwhelmed by inbound deal flow. They’re trying to take a few cupfuls of water from a thundering waterfall each day, or…

Announcing Hola Health’s AUD4.5M Pre-Series A, led by M8 Ventures

Common myths about raising capital

Shows like Shark Tank and Silicon Valley have glamourised the entrepreneurial journey, with one of…

What’s a SAFE, what’s a convertible note, and are they really better than just selling shares to investors?

An open letter to Michael Stutchbury, Editor in Chief of the Australian Financial Review

Update: now with more signatures (see end)

Over the past few years, many of us in the Australian startup community have been shocked observers of a…

You need one of four things to make your startup a candidate for VC investment

Yes, there’s just four. No, they’re not easy to achieve but here they are.

‪Why do VCs all give me contradictory advice?

Founders wishing that VCs wouldn’t contradict each other’s advice should understand that being a VC is all about being contrarian.

Do VCs mind you pitching them on LinkedIn?

We haven’t closed the first fund for M8 Ventures yet. So anybody pitching via any channel right now is pitching to the wrong fund. Still, one day soon, we’ll welcome your investment pitch.