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Treasury floats innovative businesses CGT concession draft laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... young firms by $400 million per year. "These reforms will support the continued growth of Australia's start-up and venture capital ecosystem which is good for innovation, good for productivity and good for the economy," Treasurer Chalmers said. "They ...

Super-backed venture fund raises $1bn from global investors

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
Australian venture capital firm Blackbird, with longstanding support from Aussie superannuation funds, has raised new capital worth $1.05 billion from global investors including Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Schroders. The fund already has ...

Future Fund looks beyond AI winners to hedge risk

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
... spreading exposure across the value chain and with investments across asset classes, including infrastructure, venture capital, private equity and listed equities. It is investing into frontier model developers, power generation, hyperscale infrastructure ...

Acclime acquires Melbourne's Polar 993

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... providing trustee, responsible entity, custody, and compliance services for fund managers across private equity, venture capital and private credit. Upon completion, Polar 993 will continue operating from its Melbourne office, with its leadership and ...

Singaporean VC snags Natixis head of distribution

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
The former Natixis Investment Manager head of wholesale distribution has joined a Singaporean venture capital firm to lead its distribution and client relationship management across the Tasman Sea. After closing a four-year chapter at Natixis, Jason ...

Super funds to reap returns from $2.2bn biotech exit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
Brandon Capital, a life sciences venture capital firm has exited from its investment in Myricx Bio, following its agreement to be acquired by Novartis for US$1.5 billion ($2.2bn). The exit will generate a significant return for investors, Brandon Capital ...

ARK Invest awards local distribution mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management has chosen Associate Global Partners (AGP) to help distribute its venture capital strategy to Australian wholesale investors. ARK Venture Fund, which is set to launch in Australia this month, is an actively ...

Five V Capital welcomes new C-suite appointment

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
The Sydney-based boutique investment manager focussing on venture capital and private equity has welcomed a new member to its executive line up. Larissa Reyes has joined Five V Capital as chief people officer, brining over two decades of experience ...

NZ Super names private equity lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... NZ$93 billion portfolio. The appointment follows the fund's recent commitment of NZ$35 million to Movac's latest venture capital fund, continuing its support for New Zealand's technology sector. Earlier this year, the NZ Super Fund was also recognised ...

Start-ups, small businesses win CGT reform carveouts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... taking and investment in the Budget, including two-year loss carry back, loss refundability for start-ups, expanded venture capital incentives, and making the instant asset write off permanent," Chalmers said. Additionally, Treasury will introduce a ...
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