Tidal Ventures

Had the most amazing time chatting about migrant founders with Sandy Li Ananya Sinha and Sandra Suen A massive thank you to all the people who came along - super humbled to be at the SXSW short talks stage to cover such an important topic. As Ananya mentioned, start-ups with 3 or 4 immigrant co-founders are 74% more likely to reach unicorn status. There are a series of significant correlations between immigrants, their education, their success in corporate leadership, and their success as founders. We spoke about the inherent cultural challenges that sometimes set us back - Sandy shared her own story navigating the gender roles that are pervasive in migrant families and how she has flipped this narrative for all the subsequent generations in her family. I loved Sandra's take on stoicism in our culture and why we need to change the perception around 'rocking the boat' and being happy with your lot in life. Completely agree with her that a migrant's ability to persevere through a sense of otherness and overcoming systemic barriers are key ingredients for creating remarkable founders. It goes without saying that if you're a migrant founder building game-changing technology, please reach out - I'd love to chat

Congratulations to Hannon Comazzetto from AirRobe for being named in The Australian's 2024 Top 100 Innovators List 🎀 Han is tackling the fashion industry’s notorious lack of sustainability head-on by putting circularity at the centre of how we buy, wear and rehome clothes. Through partnerships with fashion brands and retailers, AirRobe shows shoppers the potential resale value of an item before they’ve even added it to their cart. Once selected, they have the item instantly added to their AirRobe digital wardrobe and, when they’re ready, they can put it up for rent or sale as second-hand. “Addressing the global fast-fashion waste problem requires a shift in consumer demand for higher-quality, longer-lasting products,” Comazzetto says. “To facilitate this transition, we provide fashion brands and consumers with the necessary tools to seamlessly integrate into the circular economy.”

The dirty little secret about pitching to VCs is that the flashy deck doesn’t matter unless you can sell the unique insight your team has identified and how you’re uniquely positioned to solve it. So we decided to speak about that at SXSW Sydney! I had a great time chatting about some of our favourite portfolio companies with Jackie Vullinghs and Georgie Turner, followed by a candid discussion between Taryn Pieterse, Cheryl Mack and Kunal Vankadara about the dirty little secrets to running a successful raise. Thanks to OnePitch VC and Giant Warm Intro for making it happen. Five V Capital Airtree Tidal Ventures Rampersand Aussie Angels Haast

Future Minds Guest Speaker Highlight: Fee Lal from Tidal Ventures 💥 With a background in corporate law and M&A, Fee Lal brings a unique blend of strategic insight and people-centered expertise. At Tidal, where the focus is on Seed Phase investments, Fee thrives on guiding founders through their journeys, from early stages to exit and beyond. Fee's passion for solving complex challenges shines through her work, whether it's helping companies lay the foundation for repeatable GTM motions or advising on governance, deal terms, and people systems. She’s particularly excited about the future of work, believing that AI will transform how we work—allowing humans to focus on what truly matters. Fee’s dedication to investing in the future of work and productivity makes her an invaluable part of the Tidal team. 🌟 We’re thrilled to have her share her expertise at Future Minds! 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 30th October 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Venue: Precinct Brewing, Gold Coast Don’t miss out! Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dyqspXTY

🧠 Future Minds is where the brightest minds converge to explore the future of tech, private capital, and cross-border growth. 🌍 Can't wait to share some insights on scaling locally and internationally, with a focus on both the Australian and US market, and the impact on exit strategies and M&A opportunities. You won't want to miss this, get your ticket now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dyqspXTY 🗓 Wed 30th October 2024, 6pm - 9pm 📍 Precinct Brewing, Gold Coast

Great teams build great companies 🏆 Our Principal Kieran O'Neill recently shared his insights, along with Amanda Price, Josh Geelan, and Anna Wright, on how the right team is key to securing funding and driving lasting success. Read on to find out the six ways to get your team and capital raise right 👇

Look forward to discussing the migrant and woman of colour experience in tech & startups at SXSW Sydney with Sandy Li, Sandra Suen, and Ananya Sinha. We'll also be hosting a founder catch-up leading to the event, hope to see some of you there! You can find more information about the session here: https://lnkd.in/gYKjP_5J When: Fri Oct 18, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Where: ICC Sydney, Room C2.5 & C2.6 Register for the founder coffee here: https://lu.ma/p8s2gtr0

Demystify the fundraising process with us tomorrow at SXSW Sydney 👀 Our Partner Georgie Turner, alongside Jackie Vullinghs and Chris Gillings will break down real pitches with insights and strategies to improve your pitch. Get expert advice from both sides—founders and investors—on the mistakes to avoid and understand what investors look out for.

Migrant founders often possess key traits that set them up for entrepreneurial success, even when the odds are stacked against them. At SXSW Sydney, our investor Samadhi Pelenda alongside Ananya Sinha, Sandra Suen and PUSHAS Co-Founder Sandy Li, will explore how cultural influences can shape unique strengths in Women of Colour (WOC), making them well-suited for entrepreneurial success despite societal barriers.

Fundraising doesn’t have to be a mystery. Join our Partner Georgie Turner, Jackie Vullinghs, and Chris Gillings at SXSW Sydney as we break down real pitches with insights from 24 top VCs via the OnePitch platform. We’ll share strategies from founders and investors to help you sharpen your pitch, understand what VCs are looking for, and connect with potential backers.  Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your pitch and connect with potential backers.