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Business Funding in Australia

Securing funding for a new business can be a lengthy and frustrating process. While highly sought-after ventures may get financed within a matter of months, the average Australian business can wait up to a year and half before reaching and receiving their funding goals. To shorten wait time and high interest rates, entrepreneurs often first turn to savings, friends and family for funding, but since those sources are usually scarce, entrepreneurs must eventually look to outside help.

Unfortunately, the federal, state and territory governments in Australia don't offer grants to start a business, only to expand, develop and export. New businesses are then forced to turn to financial institutions or outside investors. However, much like the media has widely reported, funds for start-up and growing businesses are dwindling due to the tight conditions of credit markets in the country. Lenders aren't as quick to hand out loans and will ask for cash flow guarantees and collateral, stipulations that are hard for start-up companies to pull together and ensure.

That is why many new businesses turn to angel investors for initial funding. Since these wealthy, private investors are willing to take risks on budding entrepreneurs, investments tend to be small - covering operating costs and income for the first few years, plus leaving room for shortfall. Angels also provide added value to entrepreneurs by sharing their contacts and business expertise.

Once a company has proven growth, entrepreneurs can then seek venture capital - money often pooled by investment firms - to expand. These funds are usually set at higher amounts (up to the billions) in exchange for shares in the company. To exit the agreement, equity investors can resell, merge or take the company public with an initial public offering.

Entrepreneurs - Learn more about generating funding for your business

Investors - Australian Investment Network has a number of business funding opportunities for you


Latest Investors

Australia > New South Wales

$10,000 to $40,000

May 16, 2012

I currently run a small importation business specializing in motorbike related products for re sale via eCommerce websites. As well as this, I work for Pieroth Wines International as a full time Sales Representative. I am relatively young/new to the business world and would appreciate any investment proposals that head my way.

Australia > Victoria

$1 to $1,000,000,000

May 15, 2012

19 years, looking to invest in an innovative and revolutionary concept.

Australia > Queensland

$100,000 to $100,000,000

May 14, 2012

We are a private equity group looking for only real estate opportunities with high on-going return, or significant upside, including development transactions or distressed purchases. We have significant experience in property finance and development, including joint ventures. We can add significant value via a hands-on involvement, however are willing to have a hands-off investment if the partner is the right fit for us.

Australia > New South Wales

$10,000 to $100,000

May 13, 2012

Interested to be actively involved in the opportunities.

Australia > New South Wales

$1 to $20,000

May 11, 2012

26 years, IT student, was a manager at retail store overseas, also worked in clothing industry for a long time. Previously investment experience was in share market and real estate space.

Australia > Western Australia

$50,000 to $200,000

May 10, 2012

Individual investor would like to invest as a silent partner.

Australia > Western Australia

$50,000 to $250,000

May 10, 2012

Bachelors of Science with honours and MBA from the University of Western Australia. Founded a clean-tech start-up, and raised over $100m dollars, listing the company on the ASX. Hands-on investor with deep understanding of challenges faced by start-up technology companies with a good network of private equity and listed companies.

Australia > Victoria

$50,000 to $500,000

May 10, 2012

I am a property consultant by profession, wanting to invest in some lucrative opportunities.

Australia > Queensland

$50,000 to $2,000,000

May 7, 2012

29 years, looking to invest in exciting opportunities in the technology space. I come from a strong business background. I bought a rope access window cleaning company and grew to become successful high rise maintenance business turning over half a million dollars a year. I studied IT at Queensland University of technology. There are many great opportunities right now in the ever evolving world of internet and mobile market places and would like hands on investing experience with a role in the marketing sector of the company.

Australia > Queensland

$10,000 to $50,000

May 7, 2012

Business owner would like to invest in opportunities with high returns on capital.

Australia > New South Wales

$50,000 to $400,000

May 6, 2012

My back ground is in construction with a degree in building and a diploma in structural engineering. I am currently running 2 construction businesses one a supply company and the second one is a hard dollar contracting business. I have worked for major ASX listed companies as a divisional manager and work with top tier companies. My aim as an investor is to help grow the business via project management and marketing with hands on role if required.

Australia > Western Australia

$20,000 to $500,000

May 6, 2012

Licensed dealer in securities with clients keen to invest at seed level and potentially take companies through to IPO.

Australia > South Australia

$100 to $10,000

May 2, 2012

Individual investor looking for good deals.

Australia > Victoria

$0 to $50,000,000

April 30, 2012

I have started several businesses in Australia that deal internationally. Studied masters of entrepreneurship and innovation (MEI). Have a good understanding of growing businesses through real world experience with capital to fund your idea or expand your current business.

Australia > South Australia

$5,000 to $100,000

April 28, 2012

Would invest as an individual investor.

Australia > Western Australia

$10,000 to $250,000

April 28, 2012

48 year old Australian businessman, Founder and Managing Director of two successful businesses. Lots of knowledge to share in advisory capacity. Individual investor.

Australia > Western Australia

$0 to $50,000

April 28, 2012

Chartered Accountant by profession based in Perth, Western Australia. I am an individual investor.

Australia > New South Wales

$100,000 to $1,000,000

April 27, 2012

Retired medical industry specialist, invested primarily in stock and property but wishing to diversity due to market conditions. Extensive contacts but no desire to be hands on

Australia > Western Australia

$0 to $50,000

April 26, 2012

I'm the managing partner of a small, private equity investment group run by young, inspired and passionate individuals. Our group has existed for four and a half years, investing primarily in Australian equities listed on the ASX. We are now looking to move into start-up/early stage equity investments. I have a wealth of experience in leadership positions and feel can bring exceptional business acumen to an entrepreneur who has highly invest-able technical capabilities.

Australia > Victoria

$1,000 to $50,000

April 26, 2012

Iam an individual investor.



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