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Report on the Impact of the Proposed Unrealised Capital Gains Tax on Investment in Key Sectors
A recent survey of investors and company leaders reveals significant concerns about the proposed Unrealised Capital Gains Tax (UCGT) in Australia. Over 84% indicate it would negatively impact investment in vital renewable energy, sustainability, and life science sectors, with 82% believing it would discourage long-term holdings. The report highlights the critical role of SMSF investors in early-stage funding and urges policymakers to reconsider the tax’s potential to stifle innovation and economic growth.
Capital Insights
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The Detachment Premium vs. The Acqui-hire: Navigating Contradictions for a Higher Exit Value
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Wholesale Investor and CapitalHQ Sign Exclusive Master Licence with inQ Innovation Global to Provide Access to India’s High-Growth Startup Market
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EBR Systems: Aussie Medtech Ready to Disrupt $3.6B Heart Failure Market with Leadless Pacemaker
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Why Digital Assets Like Bitcoin Are Demanding Portfolio Attention
Executive Interviews
Ray Dalio: “Worse Than a Recession” if Global Imbalances Aren’t Addressed
Ray Dalio, the influential founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, has issued a grave warning about the global economic and geopolitical landscape, cautioning that without decisive action, the world could face a crisis “worse than a normal recession.” Speaking on “Meet the Press” ahead of the June release of his new book, […]
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” […]
Capital Insights
Report on the Impact of the Proposed Unrealised Capital Gains Tax on Investment in Key Sectors
A recent survey of investors and company leaders reveals significant concerns about the proposed Unrealised Capital Gains Tax (UCGT) in Australia. Over 84% indicate it would negatively impact investment in vital renewable energy, sustainability, and life science sectors, with 82% believing it would discourage long-term holdings. The report highlights the critical role of SMSF investors in early-stage funding and urges policymakers to reconsider the tax’s potential to stifle innovation and economic growth.
The Detachment Premium vs. The Acqui-hire: Navigating Contradictions for a Higher Exit Value
Planning your business exit? A crucial question emerges: is your business more valuable thriving without you, or is your team’s talent precisely what an acquirer seeks? This article explores the “Detachment Premium” vs. “Acqui-hire” strategies, helping you navigate these contradictions for a higher exit value. Learn which path is right for your industry and how to prepare for your optimal sale.
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.
Company Updates
Jamie Dimon: Navigating a World of Uncertainty – From Recession Risks to Geopolitical Tensions
In a candid interview with Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon offered a nuanced perspective on the current global economic landscape, a panorama he describes as rife with “a lot of uncertainty.” From lingering recession fears in the US to the complex interplay of trade wars and geopolitical tensions, Dimon, ever the realist, painted a […]
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 […]
Venture Investor Interviews
Moving to Venture Investing 3.0
The next ten years are going to be the most disruptive – and potentially the most profitable – in the history of venture capital. Learn what technologies and techniques you need to adopt in order to become a successful, next-generation private market investor from this keynote presentation by Hatcher+ Managing Partner John Sharp. Looking for […]
Investing in DeepTech for the Non-Technical Investors
When investing in DeepTech, understanding how to analyse the financials of a business can only take you so far. It is the investors who are able to conduct technological analysis that perform best. This is sometimes out of reach for investors with a non-technical background. If you’re a non-technical investor, watch this panel session as […]
What You Need to Know about ESG Investing
ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance. It makes up for factors that form part of any new or existing venture analysis. Investors are increasingly considering these factors as part of their analysis, especially on the institutional/VC side. Because of this, it is important to have a grasp on what exactly ESG entails, and how […]
Venture Investing in a Recession
Public markets are correcting, VC money is drying up and investors are as prudent as ever. Surrounded by these signs of a depressed market, investors in the process of deploying capital may need to change their methods of analysis and deal structure in order to ensure proper entry prices. Watch this panel session as seasoned […]
This Mobile Health Education App Aims to Address Nurses Shortage, Skills Gap in Africa
By 2030, there is a projected shortfall of 1.4 million nurses in Africa. Yangama Jokwiro, Director & Senior Lecturer at VAKA Health Foundation & La Trobe University, has developed a mobile health education app to help close this skill gap so nurses in under-resourced contacts can provide the best care possible. At present, almost 30,000 […]
Capitalizing on Megatrends in Public Markets
Often, public markets host technology-based companies that are riding the waves of megatrends and therefore deliver remarkable returns. However, identifying these trends, then assessing the businesses within them, is a task that takes some sophistication and experience. Watch this panel as we explore the ins and outs of capitalising on these megatrends in public markets […]
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