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"The best money I have ever spent. I had the option of 3 investors to choose from, and this enabled me to thrash out a better deal than I could have imagined. You have a great site full of really interesting people and ideas. All I can say is many, many thanks. "
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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

$5,000 to $100,000

March 11, 2010

32 years old. Professional with senior management experience. Individual investor.

Australia > Queensland

$50,000 to $1,000,000

March 10, 2010

I am a 34 year old married entrepreneur living in Brisbane that now has means to invest in other companies etc. I am an owner manager of a business that operates in Queensland, I have a bachelors degree and have investments in Mortgage Broking companies along with investment properties. I have experience in Wholesaling and business management and am a keen individual investor. Involvement will be on a per case basis.

Australia > New South Wales

$50,000 to $200,000

March 9, 2010

I am a Sydney based individual professional Investor. I have an MBA and my professional background is in the financial markets. I invest in the financial markets professionally full time on my own behalf as well as having some private equity investments. I am happy to fully involve myself in any business I invest in on a "needs be" basis.

Austria > Großgmain

$500,000 to $2,000,000

March 8, 2010

I am a individual investor. Age 37. Living at the moment in Austria. We will move back to Australia (My wife is Australian). I worked as consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Last position was Country Finance Manager for a Swiss company.

Australia > New South Wales

$0 to $10,000

March 7, 2010

Individual investor with background in customer service, technical support, project management and business analysis. Interested in being a hands-on investor for start-ups.

Australia > New South Wales

$50,000 to $500,000

March 7, 2010

Professional American investor with global interests, residing in Australia for 10+ years. Experienced in diverse range of commerce, but will bring significant value to the company, both financially and advisory, as we properly structure and capitalise your business to allow for continued and sustainable growth. Will be active at director level, allowing management to drive day-to-day process.

United Kingdom > London

$5,000 to $100,000

March 7, 2010

31 year old IT consultant. BSc (computer), BEng(elec). Individual silent investor.

Australia > New South Wales

$0 to $500,000

March 4, 2010

Interested primarily in internet/IT related investments. Experience starting and running successful internet businesses.

Australia > New South Wales

$1 to $200,000

March 4, 2010

N***** offers extensive experience in the management and growth of small to medium enterprises, start-ups, expansion and high growth businesses in the Asia Pacific region and other international markets. The management brings together an in-depth knowledge of consumer, retail, business to business, services, technology, creative and digital media markets, as well as broad knowledge and key vertical relationships throughout the supply chain. The depth and breadth of management experience enables us to add significant value to companies in capital raising, finance, strategy, planning, operations, sales, marketing, business development and general advisory and non-executive roles.

Australia > New South Wales

$50,000 to $1,000,000

March 4, 2010

I am 60, married, live in Sydney. 40 years professional experience (25 at board and management level). Skills include IT, telecoms and power engineering, management, sales and marketing. 15 years principal of consulting/advisory company Enterprise Growth Partners, 3 years Associate with Gramercy Venture Advisors, 3 years CEO of Simplecomputing Australia, 2 years Operations Manager with AWA, 6 years R&D Manager with JNA and NetComm Australia and 10 years Senior Engineer with Telstra. BSc in Elec Eng from Salford Uni in England. Diploma in Company Directorship from Sydney Uni. My investments are small positions in Gramercy Venture Advisors, MasterSoft and Enterprise Growth Partners, however have been involved in acquiring investments up to $2m. I have contacts throughout the Australian investment and technology community. I will mainly be an advisory partner. Could be hands-on with key investments. My status is as advisor and individual investor who can introduce other investors.

Australia > Queensland

$20,000 to $50,000

March 1, 2010

Personal info: 32 years old, married, based in Brisbane Professional experience: Since Nov08 working for QLD Energy company, currently as senior trading and commercial analyst, establishing energy trading capability within company and working on other commercial agreements. Prior role responsible for risk management, Internal control and insurance within the same company. Before that worked for 6 years for Shell Trading mainly in London, working in contracts, analyst and front line trading functions. Education: Bachelor degree in International Business Limited private investment experience, main investment experience has been with the companies I worked for and related to real estate. Involvement: flexible hands-on, advisory or silent Status: individual investor

Australia > Victoria

$10,000 to $100,000

February 27, 2010

Age 59. Consultant to the gambling industry. Senior Executive. B.Eng (Hons).MBA. Silent. Individual investor.

Australia > Victoria

$10,000 to $100,000

February 27, 2010

Age 59. Senior executive in gambling industry. Tertiary education. B.Eng (Hons). MBA. Financial Planner. Business entrepreneur. Silent partner. Individual investor.

Australia > New South Wales

$500 to $1,000

February 26, 2010

I am 32, single, living in Sydney. I am looking for investment opportunities in the business sector of all categories. My involvement will be aimed at being silent. I have limited experience with starting businesses of my own. I am looking for entrepreneurs and small business people who are looking to start up or need some additional small capital to expand their existing business.

Australia > Queensland

$1 to $10,000,000

February 24, 2010

Company Director specializing in the importation and national distribution of audio visual accessories to the Australian market place. We ship over 4500 shop fronts and have an extensive distribution infrastructure in place with 75 staff. We are seeking partnership and acquisition and venture capital opportunities to increase our revenues and market dominance.

Australia > Queensland

$1 to $1,000,000

February 24, 2010

My family and I are situated on the gold coast Australia. I consult for mining company which requires me to travel often. I own several businesses some as partnerships and other outright but my main income source comes from share and option trading. I have always been active in any business that I have invested in either through direct involvement or as a advisor but in the right situation would be willing to take on a silent roll. I am looking for investments as a individual but also have access to family trust for the right investment.

Australia > Victoria

$10,000 to $100,000

February 22, 2010

Personal : 51, married, Melbourne Professional experience: Chartered Accountant, CFO, GM and director positions in blue chip companies in Australasia, Asia and Europe. Currently Principal of a management consultancy. Education: BMS, Grad Dip Mktg, CA, CMA, ACIS Investment experience : Across a number of industries up to A$500k Other value-adds (e.g. experience, expertise, contacts, etc.) Management consultancy specializing in critical decision review (sanity checks) for C level executives. Anticipated involvement : Depends upon opportunity Status: Potential investor, advisor, consultant or director.

Australia > New South Wales

$100,000 to $2,000,000

February 22, 2010

CEO of Maxidor South Africa for last 25 years and CEO of other businesses in the group. Businessman of the year for 2004/5, Want hands-on involvement if possible but happy to advise from the sideline. Just moved to Sydney, NSW and looking to build a business group similar in size to that in South Africa (See www.maxidor.com)

Australia > New South Wales

$10,000 to $5,000,000

February 22, 2010

Practising Public Accountant. Considerable business experience and Connections. Anticipated involvement, JV, hands on, advisory. Individual investor with access to associate investors.

Australia > Western Australia

$0 to $200,000,000

February 22, 2010

O**** Group is a full-service independent corporate strategy and corporate financial advisory practice operating throughout the Asia Pacific region. We specialise in assisting middle-market clients in all major industries with strategic transactions such as capital raisings, divestments, and acquisitions. Our approach is to roll our sleeves up and work closely in partnership with our clients providing practical, value-adding advice and solutions to ensure the successful completion of every transaction.



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