Company Updates Archives - Wholesale Investor https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/category/company-updates/ Your New Capital Engagement platform Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:36:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WI-favicon-2.png Company Updates Archives - Wholesale Investor https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/category/company-updates/ 32 32 How to Raise Capital from Wholesale Investors in Australia https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/how-to-raise-capital-from-wholesale-investors/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:38:39 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216210 Raising capital from wholesale investors is the most efficient path to funding for Australian companies that want to avoid the cost, time, and regulatory burden of producing a full prospectus. Under Section 708 of the Corporations Act 2001, companies can raise capital from investors without a disclosure document, provided specific exemptions are met. This guide […]

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]]> Steve Torso: Founder of Wholesale Investor & CapitalHQ https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/about-steve-torso/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:51:00 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216202 Steve Torso is the Founder and CEO of Wholesale Investor, Australia’s leading private capital marketplace, and CapitalHQ, the AI-powered Capital Engagement Agent platform transforming how companies raise capital and manage investor relationships. Building Australia’s Private Capital Infrastructure Steve co-founded Wholesale Investor in 2008 with a clear thesis: the gap between companies seeking private capital and […]

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]]> Wholesale Investor: Australia’s Leading Private Capital Marketplace https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/about-wholesale-investor-platform/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:40:00 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216196 Since 2008, Wholesale Investor has been connecting qualified investors with high-growth private companies, fund managers, and alternative investment opportunities across Australia and internationally. With a network of over 45,000 investors, the platform is the largest and most established private capital marketplace in Australasia. What is the Wholesale Investor Platform? Wholesale Investor is a business introduction […]

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]]> Wholesale Investor Tests Explained: Net Assets, Income & Product Value https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/learn-wholesale-investor-tests-explained/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216190 Wholesale Investor Tests Explained Australian law provides multiple pathways for qualifying as a wholesale investor. Each test has different criteria, documentation requirements, and practical implications. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of every qualification test, the evidence required, and the common pitfalls to avoid. Test 1: The Net Assets Test What It Requires Net assets […]

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]]> Do I Qualify as a Wholesale Investor? The Complete Self-Assessment https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/learn-do-i-qualify-as-a-wholesale-investor/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:50:00 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216172 Do I Qualify as a Wholesale Investor? If you are considering investing in private markets in Australia, the first question you need to answer is whether you qualify as a wholesale (or sophisticated) investor. The qualification criteria are set out in the Corporations Act 2001 and are based on financial thresholds rather than investment knowledge […]

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]]> How to Become a Wholesale Investor in Australia [2026 Guide] https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/learn-how-to-become-a-wholesale-investor/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:22:00 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216168 How to Become a Wholesale Investor in Australia Becoming a wholesale investor in Australia is not a matter of applying to a regulatory body or passing an exam. It is a classification that flows from meeting specific financial thresholds outlined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). If you meet the criteria, you can be certified […]

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]]> Wholesale Investor vs Retail Investor: Key Differences Explained https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/learn-wholesale-vs-retail-investor/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216150 Wholesale Investor vs Retail Investor: What is the Difference? In Australia, every investor is classified as either retail or wholesale under the Corporations Act 2001. This classification determines which investment products you can access, what level of regulatory protection you receive, and what disclosure obligations apply to the issuers of the products you invest in. […]

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]]> What is a Sophisticated Investor in Australia? 2026 Guide https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/what-is-a-sophisticated-investor-in-australia-2026-guide/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:09:00 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216144 A sophisticated investor is an individual who has been certified by a qualified accountant as meeting specific financial thresholds under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). This certification allows them to participate in investment opportunities that do not require the full disclosure protections mandated for retail investors, such as a prospectus or Product Disclosure Statement. The […]

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]]> What is a Wholesale Investor in Australia? Complete 2026 Guide https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/learn-what-is-a-wholesale-investor/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216138 What is a Wholesale Investor in Australia? A wholesale investor is an individual or entity that meets specific financial thresholds set out in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), qualifying them to access investment opportunities that are not available to general retail investors. These include private equity rounds, venture capital deals, pre-IPO placements, alternative funds, and […]

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]]> The Australian Life Science Sector: A Structural Convergence of 5 Critical Factors https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/the-australian-life-science-sector-a-structural-convergence-of-5-critical-factors/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:50:01 +0000 https://www.wholesaleinvestor.com/?p=216065 For a decade, we have watched the foundation being built. Government grants are flowing into research infrastructure. Labs constructed. IP portfolios are growing. Talent returning from global pharma. For most of that decade, the returns were slow, the timelines were long, and the capital was cautious. That era is over. The Australian life science sector […]

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