Limited super investment in VC holding Australia back: AVCALBY EMMA RAPAPORT | TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2017 12:41PMLimited investment by super funds in Australia's venture capital sector is holding back the growth of innovation, says the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. Related News |
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It was during a family sojourn to the seaside town of Pescara, Italy, Rob DeDominicis first laid eyes on what would become the harbinger of his future. Andrew McKean writes.
The New Zealand venture capital industry faces a similar situation without the benefit of a large superannuation industry. Fortunately some of the Australian Venture funds hunt for innovation opportunities in NZ. More capital in Australian venture capital will help NZ entrepreneurs.