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Wholesale Investor Edition AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2010 is now live and online
These are the latest opportunities to be featured in the May / June edition of Wholesale investor. >more
Wholesale Investor Edition JUNE / JULY 2010 is now live and online
These are the latest opportunities to be featured in the May / June edition of Wholesale investor. >more
National Wholesale Investor Survey Release JUN 2010
Latest Quarterly Wholesale Investor National Survey reveals investors seeking to invest now. It reveals that investors are more optimistic, have more money and have invested over the last three months. >more
Special Phages Holdings featured on Sunday Sunrise
Special Phage Holdings (“SPH”) is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel antibacterials in response to the growing threat from antibiotic resistant “super bugs” such as MRSA (Golden Staph). here is the story Sunday sunrise conducted on the company. >more
BRW - What Venture Capitalists Want
Entrepreneurs are from mars and venture capitalists are from Venus. So how on Earth do the two team up? >more
Wholesale Investor Edition MAY / JUNE 2010 is now live and online
These are the latest opportunities to be featured in the May / June edition of Wholesale investor. >more
Private Business Barometer - Listening to Australia's private business
Simplification and fewer taxes are what private businesses wanted to see as the result of the Henry Tax Review. >more
Q&A with a Venture Capitalist - LEND LEASE VENTURES
Lend Lease’s venture capital arm invests in commercially viable growth companies operating in energy, water and building sectors. As one of Australia’s most active cleantech investors, with a current portfolio of six investments and a fund size of A$100 million, we typically seek to invest at the expansion capital stage where entities are seeking funds to commercialise proven products and services. >more
Leverage Social Media to Increase Business Performance
Completing a successful capital raising is only the beginning. After assembling an accomplished team to bring your concept to market, collating your Information Memorandum and raising the funds necessary to fulfil the target milestones of your Business Plan, now comes the hard part. >more
The New Frontiers in Mining: Pre-IPO Investment
With Australia being such a resource rich country this makes for some serious mining investment opportunities for both established and up and coming companies. >more
Sound corporate governance for small cap companies
The concept of corporate governance is simple, well run companies produce better results. Although managing corporate governance can at times be like walking a tightrope, falling off the tightrope can have serious repercussions. This is especially true for small cap companies. >more
Executives expecting - strong finish to the financial year
Findings from the latest Dun & Bradstreet National Business Expectations Survey, (looking at the expectations of Australian executives for the June 2010 quarter) showed that Australian executives are looking to finish the financial year strongly. However strong expectations for employment growth and increased selling prices, combined with concerns about wage increases point to capacity concerns within the economy. >more
International Business - A Russian Perspective
This article focuses on broad issues that need to be considered by Australian companies looking to do business in Russia. Whilst a very lucrative market, Russia is rigged with legal, regulatory and business specifics that need to be fully understood and appreciated prior to any expansion or direct investment. >more
Australia: the six-star investment
In recent weeks at the Eureka Report we’ve been highlighting some of the opportunities for investors in 2010 now that the big initial rally out of the bear market is over and the world is into the “grind” that always follows that first glorious uplift. Electric cars, the new IT revolution, gas, QBE, hybrids, term deposits, are some of the things we’ve been drawing to your attention. >more
Clean technology funds - an important and growing category for investment
Clean technology funds are increasingly being considered by investors worldwide. >more
Australia - punching above its weight in healthcare
Healthcare in Australia is a very sophisticated industry, with a well developed private and public sector. Whilst healthcare is often a hot issue politically, we have a lot to be proud of in Australia. >more
Wholesale Investor Edition MAR 2010 is now live and online
These are the latest opportunities to be featured in the March / April edition of Wholesale investor. >more
Capital Raising Back on the Agenda for Australian Business Owners
Capital Raising is back on the agenda for entrepreneurs with over 800 people registering to attend this Saturdays Capital Raising Conference in Sydney. >more
To Float or Not to Float?
Gary Wayling, IPO leader and Partner at Ernst & Young, discusses the transformational nature of the IPO process. >more
Business confidence grows, employment, profit and investment to increase
Dun & Bradstreet CEO Christine Christian discusses the findings of the D&B National Business Expectations Survey 2010 >more
Challenging year for IPOs but positive signs ahead for 2010
Geoff Webster, Managing Partner, HLB Mann Judd (Vic) discusses the outlook for the Australian IPO Market in 2010. >more
SME Lending in 2009: What Went Wrong?
Fat Prophets Equity Analyst, Colin Whitehead, takes a look at the bank lending market in 2009 and what effect this had on SMEs >more
Industries to Fly in 2010
IBISWorld General Manager (Australia), Mr Robert Bryant, sheds light on IBISWorld’s ‘Top 5’ growth sectors. >more
The good ship Corporate Australia is full of leaks
Martyn Strickland, Managing Director 333 Consulting, discusses the five key strategies Australian companies should adopt to stay healthy and position themselves for the recovery. >more
Wholesale Investor feature in the BRW
This weeks BRW includes a Feature on Wholesale Investor. It is a great synopsis of the WI offering. >more
Assessing the strategic value of a business - By Tom McKaskill
To be investor attractive, an emerging company has to have an asset or capability which can drive high growth, either organically or in the hands of an acquiring corporation. >more
Q&A with a Venture Capitalist - CVC Ventures
Wholesale Investor Director, Steve Torso, interviews CVC Ventures about where and why and how they invest. >more
ARE YOU CONFIDENTIALITY CONFIDENT? - by Andrew Ireland and James Millea - Argyle Lawyers
Although the method of protection of confidential information is a combination of several factors worked into a strategy, one factor which is fundamental to the protection is a properly drafted agreement of confidentiality, which is also referred to as a deed of confidentiality or a non-disclosure agreement or NDA. >more
Distressed assets seen as a 'lifeline'
AUSTRALIAN banks -- which are carrying more than $10 billion of provisions for bad loans on their books -- can no longer ignore the need to become active players in the secondary market for distressed debt, according to a report. >more
How to promote your capital raising legally
Many companies spend thousands of dollars and countless hours going around in circles. Quite often, it is not due to poor advice - it is because they are receiving advice with no clear direction. >more
Australian Financial Review 11/08/09
Latest Wholesale Investor Opportunities in AFR. >more
Wholesale Investor Edition 5 is now live and online
This is the latest edition of Wholesale Investor featuring exciting growth companies and informative editorial content. >more
Attracting a Brains Trust to Your Business
There is no doubt that companies large and small are currently facing significant challenges. In a 2008 global study by IBM “The Enterprise of the Future”, CEOs and business leaders reported that the rate of change organizations are experiencing is ever increasing and many are struggling to keep up. Some of the approaches being used by outperforming companies to address (and preferably anticipate) these challenges are complex and bold, such as reinventing and disrupting business models, innovating aggressively, partnering more extensively and collaborating with customers. With these demands occurring on a global stage, positioning a company effectively does not necessarily have to lie with the Executive and Management team alone. A Board (whether an Advisory Board or Board of Directors) is a good way of bringing in expertise to assist a growth company, providing additional knowledge based on their differing experiences and perspectives. >more
Buying distressed assets may save troubled businesses
With the number of Australian companies entering into administration now at a staggering 8,300 at the end of 2008, these sales could be the way to go for many troubled companies. Distressed assets could be the ideal solution, especially where distressed investors have the ability to provide much needed capital to allow the restructure to take place. >more
Considering Angel Investment
When entrepreneurs want to raise investment capital they usually start by consulting their professional advisers including accountants, financial planners, lawyers and business consultants. There are many valid responses and it will always depend on the particulars of the situation. However, if the business is seeking modest investment (up to $500K) to fuel rapid growth with an expectation of a sale of the business within five years then it just might be a good candidate for Angel investment. >more
Community Entrepreneurship combines with Venture Capital in Africa
In Sri Lanka, a country of 20 million people, approximately 10,000 injuries and 100 deaths occur annually from burns. 80% are flame burns, mostly due to spilled kerosene lamps, open firewood stoves and exploding kerosene stoves. Women aged 10-40 are most affected – these incidents often emanate from the kitchen. There are few global estimates, but expert opinions indicate that, for 1.5 billion people using kerosene lamps and 3-4 billion using biomass or kerosene in dangerous stoves, 1 in 100,000 dies from burns, or 15,000-40,000 people annually. Injuries total 100 times this rate – 1 to 5 million people per year, one every 20 seconds. >more
Small caps suffer in silence
Investors, guided by the advice of stockbrokers and investment banks, treat most small listed stock as if they had leprosy. Virtually nothing outside the top 300 is to be touched. In fact, some big broking firms are so worried about ASIC-enforced laws known as "know your client, and know your product" that they have a blanket rule of instant dismissal should an employee give advice on a stock not researched by the firm. >more
Taking the Reins - The risks and rewards of a management buyout
For most managers, conducting a management buyout (MBO) can be a life changing experience. An MBO offers the management team (either as a whole or a few individuals) an opportunity to purchase the business from its current shareholders, usually with the backing of a private equity fund. The transaction allows the individuals involved to enjoy a significant stake in their own business and be given the opportunity to “run the show”. >more
Tom McKaskill - Free ebook download - An Introduction to Angel Investing - A guide to investing in early stage entrepreneurial ventures
Many high net worth individuals are reluctant to invest in early stage entrepreneurial ventures because they are unsure of how to evaluate the investment or to manage their involvement. Even those that do undertake a limited number of investments are unsure how to best structure the deal or when to intervene to ensure their investment is protected. >more
AVCAL Deal Metrics Survey: a snapshot
he survey, which covered 220 transactions with total enterprise value (EV) in excess of $23.5b identified the strong growth in PE transactions in the Australian market, but also highlighted the start of the decline in deal activity which has continued over the last 9 months, driven by the global economic crisis. >more
Deal of a lifetime!
For most business owners, the deal of a lifetime is the sale of their own business. Get it right and you are retired forever. Get it wrong and you might find yourself working for another 10 years. >more
Investor Optimism
A recent Australian survey of investors shows that investor confidence is higher than the media would lead us to believe. The survey also focused on the types of challenges facing investors who are looking to invest in Australian companies. >more
$83M FUND TO SUPPORT INNOVATION OPENS
The Rudd Government’s $83 million Innovation Investment Follow-On Fund opened for applications today. >more
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENTS AND KEEPING THE BUSINESS MARRIAGE TOGETHER
Starting a new business is like a marriage. Common goals and some thought before you take the plunge on how to manage the different dreams and solve disputes will go a long way to maintaining a happy business marriage. >more
Controlling structuring risk for Business Angels
Business angels investing in private companies is typically a high risk undertaking. Apart from needing to assess the opportunity of the underlying enterprise or product range, the opportunity for its growth, the calibre of the executive personnel involved, the integrity of the information management within the enterprise and the future anticipated financial and participation involvement required, the business angel also needs to assess the structuring issues. All these make for a complex matrix of risk assessment, whereby more opportunities are passed over than pursued. >more
Wholesale Investor - Investor Survey Results - the results will surprise you
Wholesale Investor recently conducted a survey of our Investor network. The results were surprising to say the least! Consumer confidence is at lowest levels, business confidence at lowest levels, but 72% think now is a great time to invest. This is just one of many interesting stastics, providing a strong sense of optimism for companies seeking funds. >more
Starfish Ventures - Investing Strategies in the current economic climate
There is no doubt that economic recession is a difficult and unpleasant time, especially for those whose livelihoods and businesses are being battered by the slowing economy. However, focusing too much on the negatives leads us to overlook the opportunities available in the current climate to foster innovation and new companies, and the role of venture capital in supporting new fields of business endeavour. >more
Wholesale Investor Edition 4 is on it's way
Subscribers should stay on the look out. The next edition of Wholesale Investor will be arriving in your mailbox and on your desk shortly. If you cant wait... here is our publication online for you. >more
Capital Constraints stifle business growth - PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Business Barometer
The PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Business Barometer, conducted for PricewaterhouseCoopers by East & Partners, is the most comprehensive survey of Australian private businesses undertaken, with interviews of more than 750 private businesses. The businesses have an annual turnover of between A$10 to $100 million. >more
IBIS World - Sector Overviews – Wholesale Investor
Some industries will thrive in the current economic climate – but they are a small minority. Only 4% of the 479 Australian industries IBISWorld analyses will benefit from these conditions, while the downturn spells disaster for another 5%. >more
Structuring management buyouts - Deacons
This article provides a general overview of management buyouts (MBOs) including a discussion of the main sources of MBO opportunities, structuring MBO transactions and the legal risks associated with MBOs. >more
The Emergence of Angel Investors in Australia - Australian Association of Angel Investors (AAAI)
The first of an ongoing series of annual and sectoral surveys into angel investing in Australia was conducted at the end of 2008 by the Australian Association of Angel Investors (AAAI) (www.aaai.net.au). That research indicated that there are 16,100 Australians who could be identified as active angel investors, even if most of them have never heard of the term “angel investor” and are unaware that they are eligible for that appellation. Indeed, it is the experience all over the world that the majority of angel investment will continue to happen informally, outside the organised angel community. Yet, according to the research collectively, in 2008 those angel investors funded over 5,000 entrepreneurial businesses and fuelled over 35,000 jobs. >more
Download Your Free Ebook - Tom McKaskill: Invest to Exit - A pragmatic strategy for Angel and Venture Capital Investors
Investors in early stage ventures need to focus on strategic exits if they are to achieve a high return on their investments. This book explains the characteristics of strategic value, how the investor should negotiate the investment and how they should manage the process to a strategic trade sale. The book includes a very detailed discussion on the problems of high growth ventures, the unrealistic expectations associated with IPOs and the advantages of investing in strategic value ventures. >more
RAISE CAPITAL - THINK STRATEGICALLY - CREATE WEALTH
The keys to growing your business and wealth creation are to obtain capital and to obtain knowledge from those who have made money already, especially from those from within your industry. This article will examine some aspects pertaining to the first of these two important areas – raising capital. >more
Preference Shares - They may be preferable for proprietary companies
Private companies can find that preference shares are an attractive means of raising funds and, in appropriate circumstances, may be a better alternative to ordinary shares or loans, particularly in the current economic climate. >more
Due Diligence: It's a CSI
It struck me recently that due diligence is not too disimilar to a CSI - a Crime Scene Investigation. You're trying to get a clear and accurate picture of a company and you need to do this by carefully piecing together data points from a wide variety of sources. >more
The Aussie Economy - Update
Now more than ever, a question I have been continually asked by both offshore and onshore investors and managers alike is “is the Australian Economy Improving?” >more
Gain insights on the current private investment space by completing our 2 min survey...
Wholesale Investor is conducting an anonymous survey of the private / unlisted investment community in Australia. The survey is multiple choice and takes less than 2 minutes to complete. This is your opportunity to contribute to the results. Your answers will help gain visibility into the current investment landscape, attitudes, funds available, good sectors, bad sectors, and more. We will make these results available to you which will assist with your research and investment decisions. This information will also be made available to the financial media. >more
Crisis creates once in a lifetime opportunity!
The current global financial crisis has been described as a “once in a lifetime recession”. However savvy business owners, entrepreneurs and investors recognise it as a once in a lifetime opportunity to make money. >more
Bringing together cleantech innovators, investors and policy makers
The 5th AustralAsian Cleantech Forum will bring a global focus to the world class cleantech products, services and innovation in finance and investment that is positioning Australia at the forefront of the cleantech revolution. >more
Wholesale Investor Edition 3 is now available
Subscribers should stay on the look out. Wholesale Edition will be arriving in your mailbox and on your desk shortly. If you cant wait... here is our publication online for you. >more
IPO Market Update
Not so long ago, companies looking to either raise money or list on the stock exchange were able to walk into any broker and have the funds flowing in a matter of weeks. The ability to raise capital during the bull run was a very easy sport. Investors lapped up the opportunity to buy into a company at the IPO stage, and their eagerness was well grounded with IPO’s having established a solid track record of success. >more
How to raise private capital in turbulent markets
Raising venture capital for private companies in any market is difficult. Throw in the current global financial crisis and things become nigh on impossible for capital seekers. It is truly an environment where only the best deals will prevail. >more
SCREENING BUCKET MANUFACTURER NAMED COOL COMPANY
Flip Screen Australia, the company behind the successful screening bucket range, has recently won the 2008 “Cool Company” Award for Innovation. >more
3eep Scores Goal and Appoints Simon Baker to Board of Directors
3eep, a provider of social media services for sports coaches, players and administrators has today announced the appointment of Simon Baker, former Managing Director of the REA Group/realestate.com.au Ltd, to its board of Directors. >more
Wholesale Investor launch
As the public markets continue to falter, IPO's have all but ceased, and small cap ASX listed companies struggle to maintain their share price and liquidity. Investor money is seeking alternative investment options that represent more stability and strong growth for the future. This month, a new magazine and website called Wholesale Investor has been launched in Australia. Wholesale Investor aims to be a communication portal between investors seeking access to private and unlisted opportunities and companies who seek to raise capital or a trade sale. >more
