The PWC report on the start-up economy notes ‘Australian tech start-ups are supported by a rapidly expanding ecosystem with strong recent growth in incubators, accelerators and angel groups.

Entrepreneurs today have access to a wide network of support’. The launch of the National Innovation and Science Agenda in December 2015 provides some further tangible steps that directly support growth of new ventures, particularly in new technologies. These range from tax incentives that encourage the flow of capital, introducing an Entrepreneur Visa class, making Government an exemplar in innovation and adoption of new technologies and facilitating risk taking by reducing the penalties of failure through insolvency.

 

These have generated more interest from angel investors, high net wealth individuals, Venture Capital (VC) funds and institutional investors. With the climate changing to investing and accepting more risk, Australia is a more productive and accepting environment for new businesses and technologies. Australians and aspiring international business people have a world view and are both innovative and entrepreneurial, but in need of capital and business mentoring. Elev8 Ventures can provide these skills and resources to early stage companies and help them develop, create jobs, satisfy needs, and disrupt markets to improve competitiveness in the Australian and global economy.

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SKILLED MANAGEMENT TEAM

  • The General Partner and management team have extensive experience and networks in investment management, information systems development and investor relations

  • One of the general partners has previously founded, grown and successfully exited a professional services company

  • The general partners and investment management have deep and diverse industry expertise

 

LEADING PRACTICES

  • High growth potential investments

  • Effective experienced management team

  • Efficient use of capital

  • Proven effective investment processes: screening, negotiation, strategic and people management, entry and exit deal terms, fund reporting

  • Scalable and transportable business models

 

COMPLIANCE

  • Elev8 Ventures Pty Ltd AFSL 298770

  • Strong compliance processes reinforced by regular rescreening of compliance with fund and legislation criteria

 

EXCELLENT POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Significant quality deal flow and investment research

  • High growth potential businesses

  • ‘Hard to get’ information consolidated regarding investment opportunities and the markets they operate in

  • Strong company development roadmap with exit in sight on initial investment

  • Team is experienced in mergers and acquisitions and selling businesses

 

IP PROTECTION

  • Principally through trade secrets and methodologies (know how)

  • Trademarks and patent matters in healthcare and biotech

 

DEFINED EXIT STRATEGIES

  • Exit planning over 3-5 year holding duration is embedded into the initial investment criteria and strategy

  • Investees will be groomed to meet acquisition criteria of potential acquirers

  • Active board involvement from the Fund Manager in investee companies will ensure exit strategies are maximised

After I submit my application, what is the review process?

We read every application that is submitted and will follow up with you if there is a fit (please see the Application section for criteria). When meeting with you, we will ask detailed questions about you, your market and your technology. Companies that are finalists are reviewed by the investment committee for a final decision.

If I don’t live in Australia, can I still apply?

If you don’t live here yet, upon selection, you will need to move to Australia.

What if I don’t have a product prototype to show you?

Seeing a prototype of your product is important to us. Given the availability of open source software, and online resources, putting together a prototype should be within reach of anyone, requiring only minimal resources.

What can I expect after receiving funding?

After receiving funding, you will join a community of smart start-ups in Australia. We will meet with you regularly, provide guidance from entrepreneurs, keep you on track and help you plan properly. We will also connect you with resources that help you run your company as smartly as possible. When ready, we’ll help you with a business plan and move you towards your next stage of company development.

What are you looking for in a team?

Simply put, we like to fund smart, technically savvy entrepreneurs, with at least one team member as the technology lead.

What wouldn’t you fund?

We are focused on sustainable technology companies and developments, where the amount of funding we provide can make a meaningful difference in advancing the company. There are certain types of technology projects that require a higher level of resources to develop. Elev8 Venture Capital Fund will not invest in these types of companies.

Do you provide additional financing after the initial amount?

Elev8 Venture Capital Fund provides seed funding. We currently don’t provide the next round of financing BUT if your team is motivated and talented with a great product, we will help in every way we can for you to secure next round of financing through our network of investors and partners.

Will Elev8 Venture Capital Fund sign an NDA?

We treat all of the ideas and plans we receive with utmost confidentiality. We won’t sign an NDA given the number of submissions we receive. We will however undertake that any information that is imparted to us in this process is of intellectual property and we treat this information with utmost professional approach.

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