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💡 “Authenticity is what drives the growth of the business. If you're a passionate leader with a strong vision, people will follow, invest, and the company will grow because of that positive momentum.” – Kate Save, CEO Be Fit Food During the SXSW Sydney panel, “Capital Raising: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” Kate, founder and CEO of Be Fit Food, a VentureCrowd portfolio company, shared powerful insights on how authentic leadership is key to building a successful business. Kate reminded us that quick wins and chasing short-term gains might offer temporary success, but it’s the leaders with clear vision and genuine passion who build lasting, thriving companies. 📈✨ 🔑 In a world where investors seek more than just a great product, authenticity and strong leadership is key to attracting the right partners and fuelling business growth. #SXSWsydney #VentureCrowd #CapitalRaising #Founder

🏆 Mindhive: Most Innovative Company in Tech We’re thrilled to share that Mindhive, a VentureCrowd portfolio company, has been recognised as a 2024 BOSS Most Innovative Company in the Technology category by the The Australian Financial Review! 🎉 Mindhive’s AI-enhanced avatar software is redefining the future of work, allowing users to create digital ‘twins’ to handle meetings, scheduling, and tasks when they’re unavailable. Congratulations to Mindhive and co-founders Bruce Muirhead and Ben Johnston on this incredible recognition! ✨ Read more about Mindhive’s breakthrough technology here: https://bit.ly/3UkWli7 #VentureCrowd #Mindhive  #Innovation #AI #FutureOfWork

🚀 "Software made people feel dumb." - Melanie Perkins, Co-Founder & CEO of Canva At SXSW Sydney, Melanie shared how she grew Canva from a living room idea into a $2.3 billion global platform, empowering 130M users. ✨ The goal: to make design tools simple and easy for everyone to use. Her journey from a small idea to a world-leading design business reminded us of the core principles behind VentureCrowd’s mission: making capital raising simple and accessible for founders. Here’s how her insights resonate with VentureCrowd’s mission: 👏 Simplicity & Empowerment: Just as Canva simplified design, we're simplifying digital capital raising—giving founders easy access to the investors and a platform they need to scale. 👏 Listening to Users: Just as Canva listens to its users to build better products, we listen to founders and investors, ensuring our platform meets the needs of both. This helps founders find the right investors while making capital raising faster and smarter. 👏 Scalable Foundations: Canva rebuilt its platform from scratch to scale for the long term. At VentureCrowd, we’ve built a platform that scales with your business, giving founders the support they need through every stage of growth. 👏 AI & the Future: As Canva leverages AI for design, VentureCrowd is using technology and AI to disrupt capital raising, making it more efficient and accessible to a broader audience. Together, we’re transforming industries—whether it’s design or capital raising. Visit our website to discover more! 🚀 #VentureCrowd #SXSWSydney #CapitalRaising #TechInnovation #VentureCapital #StartupJourney

In case you missed it last week, VentureCrowd proudly presented the SXSW Sydney Pitch, bringing together 22 of the brightest startups from around the globe, all competing to show off their game-changing innovations. 🌍💥 It was two days filled with creativity, passion, and a whole lot of future-thinking magic! 💡 Check out a sneak peek of the SXSW Sydney Pitch 🎥 We're super excited for the winner, Stefan Mazy from DermR Health, who will receive a capital raising mentorship package from VentureCrowd and head to SXSW in Austin, Texas next year! 🧳✈️ The future belongs to the curious, and these startups are leading the charge! 🚀 #VentureCrowd #SXSWSydney #TechStartups #ShockTheSystem

💡 "Sometimes you just need that little commercial push to put yourself out there." – Gretta van Riel At the Discovery Stage during the "Capital Raising: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" panel at SXSW Sydney, Gretta van Riel shared powerful insights on how crucial it is to tie your personal brand to your business when embarking on a crowdfunding or digital capital raise. As a founder, putting yourself out there can feel uncomfortable, but it’s that push that often opens doors to incredible opportunities. 🚀 At VentureCrowd, we understand the importance of a strong personal brand for a founder's success. That’s why we work closely with founders to not only help them raise capital but also make sure their brand connects with the right audience. 🎯 🔑 In a world where investors are looking for more than just great ideas, a strong personal brand can be the key to standing out and securing the capital you need to thrive. Stay tuned—there’s more exciting insights to come! 🎉 #PersonalBrand #Crowdfunding #CapitalRaising #SXSWsydney #VentureCrowd #Innovation #FounderMindset

“Whether it’s inspiring the world or transforming society, our small but mighty start-ups are more than just the lifeblood of Australia’s economy – they are our future.” - Steven Maarbani Did you know that SMEs make up 98% of all Australian businesses and provide jobs for over 5 million people? It’s crucial to acknowledge the vital role they play in both economic growth and innovation. Our CEO, Steven Maarbani, recently shared his insights with Inside Small Business into how start-ups are acting as trendsetters, changemakers, and policy influencers in Australia's vibrant entrepreneurial landscape. From Canva to Harrison.ai, innovative companies are setting new trends and reshaping industries. 🚀 At VentureCrowd, we’re proud to support these visionaries, helping them scale and continue solving the world’s most pressing problems. Read the full article here to discover how SMEs and start-ups are shaping Australia’s future 👉 https://bit.ly/3BV2njg #Entrepreneurs #Startups #Innovation #VentureCrowd #EconomicGrowth #Australia #VentureCrowd

🔥 SXSW Sydney has been nothing short of incredible! As we wrap up, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who made this journey so special. First, a huge thank you to SXSW Sydney for hosting such an epic event and making it all possible! Special shoutout to Rita Yates, Andrew Watt, Phil Ore and Sasha Howison for your amazing work. Your dedication to curating and managing this event has made SXSW Sydney truly unforgettable. 🙌 A big thank you to INVNT®, the incredible co-producers and sponsors of the Discovery Stage! Special appreciation to Heath Mawson and Tara Lau for helping spotlight groundbreaking ideas across tech, innovation, and beyond! 🎙 Massive thanks to everyone involved in the Pitch Event—from the visionary founders who pitched their game-changing ideas to the amazing judges, hosts, and finalists who made the event so vibrant. Your creativity and ambition were truly inspiring, and we’re proud to have been part of this journey. And lastly, a heartfelt thank you to the VentureCrowd ground team: Steven Maarbani, Diego M., Darren Tasker, Johnny Quattro, Ben Crow, Jacob Lecinski, Elle Georgiou, Abbey Schott, Manuel Tirado, Anishka Sharan—your energy, passion, and commitment made this entire experience extraordinary. It’s been a whirlwind of innovation and connection, but the conversations don’t stop here. Stay tuned—there’s plenty more to come! 💡❤️ #StartupVillage #SXSWsydney #VentureCrowd #PitchEvent #DiscoveryStage #ThankYou

🚀 We’re not done yet! Today’s your last chance to catch the Startup Village and VentureCrowd at the Tech & Innovation Expo! Startup Village, powered by VentureCrowd is where the brightest minds and boldest startups are still showcasing game-changing innovations. Come by, say hello at our booth right next to Startup Village, #2730 and learn about all the exciting things happening in the world of capital raising and tech innovation! Over the past few days, we’ve hosted and taken part in incredible events on capital raising and innovation, diving into how startups can secure funding and thrive in today’s market. Let’s make the most of our last day—come chat with us about all things capital raising and explore how our platform is driving the future of investment! 📍 Location: ICC Sydney, Hall 6 and 7 🕒 Time: 10AM - 4:00PM See you there! #SXSWsydney #VentureCrowd #TechInnovation #StartupVillage #Networking

What an absolutely electrifying event! 🎤🔥 Our Discovery panel event, 'Capital Raising: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly' at SXSW Sydney was nothing short of fantastic! The energy on stage was incredible, and the conversation was packed with invaluable insights for founders navigating today’s challenging capital-raising landscape. 🎸 A big thanks to our rockstar panelists—Kate Save, Troy Douglas, and Gretta van Riel for breaking down the challenges and triumphs of securing funding and sharing their own personal experiences and stories. And of course, a special shoutout to Steven Maarbani, CEO of VentureCrowd for moderating the session with such skill and charisma.🎙️✨ From the economic and societal shifts affecting capital raising to the game-changing role of AI, this panel was an unmissable deep dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of capital raising!💡 We also want to send a huge shoutout to INVNT®, co-producer and sponsor of the Discovery Stage along with SXSW Sydney, for hosting such an epic event and their incredible support throughout the process. 🙌 👀 Keep an eye on our socials for more insights from the panel in the coming weeks! #SXSWsydney #VentureCrowd #CapitalRaising #Founder #TechInnovation

💼 Today’s the BIG day! Join us for Capital Raising: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly at the Discovery Panel at the Tech and Innovation Expo at SXSW Sydney! Prepare to be inspired today from 2:15PM - 2:55PM, for an unfiltered discussion on the real challenges of securing funding in today’s market. 🎤 In the hot seat will be seasoned entrepreneurs Gretta van Riel, Kate Save, and Troy Douglas, ready for a discussion about what it really takes to secure funding in a landscape shaped by high interest rates, rising living costs, and cautious investors. 🎙 Moderated by Steven Maarbani, Founder and CEO of VentureCrowd, this panel will tackle the game-changing economic, technological, and societal shifts shaping the future of capital raising. 📍Where: SXSW Sydney - Discover Stage 🗓️ When: 2:15PM Friday 18th October 2024 Looking forward to seeing you there! #SXSWSydney #ShocktheSystem #VentureCrowd #SXSW