Strategic Finance for Growing Startups
Real funding strategies from founders who've raised over AUD $150M across Australian and international markets. Learn practical approaches that work beyond the pitch deck.
Explore Our Programs
Beyond Traditional Funding Paths
Revenue-Based Financing Models
Explore alternative funding that doesn't dilute equity. We cover structured revenue agreements, convertible instruments, and hybrid models that maintain founder control while accelerating growth.
Strategic Partnership Capital
Learn to identify and structure partnerships where strategic value matters more than pure cash. This includes joint ventures, licensing agreements, and operational partnerships that fund expansion.
International Market Entry
Navigate funding for global expansion with insights on cross-border regulations, currency hedging, and multi-jurisdiction capital structures that protect your business as it scales.
Understanding Your Real Worth
Valuation isn't just about multiples and comparisons. It's about building sustainable value that investors can see and founders can defend.
DCF, comparable analysis, and risk-adjusted models tailored to early-stage businesses
Real-world benchmarks from Australian startups across tech, services, and manufacturing sectors
Identify and quantify the specific factors that increase your company's investment appeal
Building Relationships That Last Beyond Funding
Most founders think investor relations start with the pitch. Actually, they start months before you need money, with relationship building that creates trust and familiarity.
Learn to communicate progress and challenges in ways that build confidence rather than concern. Quarterly updates, milestone tracking, and transparent problem-solving approaches.
Understand what different investor types actually want to hear. Family offices focus differently than institutional VCs, and angel investors have their own priorities entirely.
Post-investment relationship management that turns funders into genuine business partners. Board management, advisory structures, and ongoing communication rhythms.
Program Investment Options
Choose the learning path that matches your startup's current stage and funding timeline. All programs start September 2025.
Foundation Track
- 8-week intensive program
- Core funding strategies and models
- Financial modeling workshops
- Investor pitch development
- Small group mentoring sessions
- Industry networking events
Advanced Strategy
- 12-week comprehensive program
- International expansion funding
- Complex deal structuring
- One-on-one expert consultations
- Due diligence preparation
- Ongoing support network access
"The program changed how I think about funding entirely. Instead of chasing investors, I learned to build relationships and present our business in ways that make strategic sense for both sides."
Darren Pemberly
Co-founder, TechFlow Solutions