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Advisor - Australian M&A Activity Surges Past Japan

Australian M&A activity is booming.

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Funding - How far advanced should my ‘end game’ be when negotiating with an investor?

If you are an early stage or high growth company it is very difficult to forecast how and when you will exit the business.

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Advisor - I’ve met a potential investor. What can I do to confirm his level of experience?

I met a potential investor at an informal gathering and he impressed me with the work he said he’s done with several other start-ups.

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Funding - As a tech business, should I be looking overseas for finance rather than Australia?

I’ve been told by several people that Australia is a very conservative market when it comes to start-up funding. Is this true? As a tech business, should I be looking overseas for finance rather than Australia?

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Equity - What negotiating tips would you give for my discussions with an investor looking for equity?

What negotiating tips would you give for my discussions with an investor looking for equity? How can I make sure that I don’t give away too much equity or end up with a generally bad deal?

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Funding - A potential investor wants to perform due diligence on my start-up. How can I prepare for this?

A potential investor has said that they will perform due diligence on my start-up before putting up the money. What kinds of things are they entitled to know and how can I prepare for this?

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