Company Updates
Steve Torso on Why Brevity Wins in Capital Raising
In the relentless pursuit of investment, founders often believe more information equates to more persuasion. However, according to Steve Torso, Co-founder and Managing Director at CapitalHQ and Wholesale Investor, the science of successful capital raising dictates a counter-intuitive approach: less is more, especially in the initial stages. “When you’re actually communicating your business, you’ve got […]
Wholesale Investor and CapitalHQ Sign Exclusive Master Licence with inQ Innovation Global to Provide Access to India’s High-Growth Startup Market
Wholesale Investor and inQ Innovation have forged a strategic partnership, granting global investors direct access to India’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem. This exclusive three-year agreement leverages CapitalHQ’s technology to streamline fundraising for Indian startups and expand deal flow for WI’s 45,000-strong investor network, aligning with India’s 2030 Vision for economic growth and innovation.
EBR Systems: Aussie Medtech Ready to Disrupt $3.6B Heart Failure Market with Leadless Pacemaker
Andrew Shute, Senior Vice President of Business Development at EBR Systems, is confident that his Australian medical device company is poised to make a significant impact on the global cardiac rhythm management market. The focus? A novel leadless pacemaker designed to revolutionise treatment for heart failure patients. After years of development and rigorous clinical trials, […]
Why Digital Assets Like Bitcoin Are Demanding Portfolio Attention
Edward Carroll, Edward Carroll, Head of Global Markets & Corporate Finance at MHC Digital Group, delivered a compelling message at the Emergence event: the era of dismissing digital assets as a mere speculative fad is definitively over. What was once a fringe movement, encompassing cryptocurrencies and broader blockchain-based technologies, has matured into an “unstoppable force” […]
Are Aussie Female Founders Being Left Behind?
Key Takeaways: Despite a vibrant early-stage ecosystem, Australian startups with female founders are encountering significant headwinds when it comes to securing larger, later-stage funding rounds, according to the latest “Cut Through Quarterly Q1 2025 Australian Startup Funding” report. The data reveals a concerning dip in the overall proportion of capital directed towards ventures with female […]
Tony Seba’s “Stellar Abundance” – A Roadmap for Strategic Investment in the Next Exponential Growth Era
In a recent conversation with Herbert Ong on the “Brighter with Herbert” YouTube channel, visionary author and co-founder of RethinkX and Stellar, Tony Seba, outlines a profoundly ambitious and positive outlook on the future, making recent market analyses of substantial changes seem comparatively minor. While the focus often remains on the growing opportunities within specific […]
Fundraising Realities and Strategic Engagement Imperative
Sydney-based CapitalHQ, a platform founded by Steve Torso of Wholesale Investor, has reached its first anniversary, a milestone marked by a notable shift in its operational model. Torso, in a recent address, not only celebrated this juncture but also provided a grounded assessment of the prevailing challenges in capital raising, advocating for a more strategic […]
A Message to Founders: A Shared Journey to 2025 – A Once in a Generation Opportunity
As we close this challenging year, let’s reflect on the resilience, lessons, and growth that brought us here. Founders, 2025 is your golden opportunity to innovate, scale, and thrive. Set your strategy, rest, and prepare to sprint into a year of unparalleled possibilities.
A Nation Divided: Insights from Our Subscriber Poll on the Upcoming U.S. Election
October 20, 2024 This entire post was created by ChatGPT o1 utilising the data and comments from the poll. The world watches closely as the United States stands on the brink of a consequential presidential election. The outcome will shape America’s future and have profound implications for the global economy and international relations. To capture […]
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