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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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.