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QIC backs new venture capital initiative

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2024
... support emerging founders through the 77 Venture Challenge in which we are partnering with a further 40 frontier tech ventures over 2024 and 2025 to grow and diversify investment deal flow in Queensland," Watts said. "However, as a VC firm, we also recognise ...

QIC invests in Australian biotech start-up

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2024
... for animal testing in pharmaceutical drug development. A $2.2 million pre-seed round led by early-stage investor Jelix Ventures alongside QIC and Angelloop will support Gelomics' continued market expansion, which QIC said will create more than 70 highly ...

Telstra flags ditching venture capital arm

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024
Telstra's US$1 billion start-up incubator has rebranded to Titanium Ventures as the telco giant looks to ditch the venture capital space. Telstra Ventures, a subsidiary of Telstra founded in 2011, overnight announced it has rebranded to Titanium ...

QIC splashes $32m on PEP acquisition

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024
... recently ramped up its investing spree specifically in the venture capital space, injecting undisclosed amounts in Tidal Ventures, Brandon Capital, and Sprint Ventures. Its Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund is currently funding an accelerator ...

QIC adds to streak of venture capital investments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has agreed to become a cornerstone investor in early and growth-stage fund Sprint Ventures, while also investing in biotech venture capital firm Brandon Capital. Yesterday, Financial Standard reported that QIC's ...

Block Earner dodges massive fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... hinges on a crypto-asset, does not mean it falls outside financial services law." Block Earner is the trading name of Web3 Ventures. It was founded in 2021 by Charlie Karaboga and Jordan Momtazi and backed by Framework, Coinbase, Longhash, and Sequoia ...

QIC backs startup investor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... Investment Corporation's (QIC) Venture Capital Development Fund has made an investment in technology investor Tidal Ventures. The undisclosed investment sum will support Tidal Ventures, which focuses on vertical AI, to invest in high-growth Australian ...

Succession planning troubles family offices: J.P. Morgan

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024
... involvement in the family business is most common, often coupled with external work experience and capital for entrepreneurial ventures." In terms of operations, family offices are focused on managing costs, and recruiting and retaining top talent. The ...

Scott Farquhar steps down from Atlassian

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2024
... Farquhar came to the decision to step down after 23 years to spend more time with his family and focus on philanthropic ventures. "While it's a difficult decision to step away, I do so knowing Atlassian is exceptionally positioned to take hold of the ...

New Forests appoints first global head of funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... over 23 years of experience in investment banking and alternative asset investment in Asia across senior roles at Sail Ventures, Credit Suisse, and UBS. Louis will be based in Singapore and report to global head of investments David Shelton. "Michelle ...