Importance of valuation in the venture capital equation

Valuation raises its head as a subject after an investor has determined that the business is worth looking at. It is not the first thing that an investor will look at. In fact, considering the number of business plans that don’t get read past the executive summary, it is something which business owners spend far [...]

Understanding Private Equity and Venture Capital

Some Great Definitions This is a useful overview of some main points, as provided by VentureCapitalSA Can private equity help my business? If you are aiming to start up, expand, turnaround, buy into or buy out a business, private equity funding could help you. Private equity investors are seeking unlisted businesses with potential for growth [...]

AVCAL Calls For Legislation To Restore Confidence in Venture Capital

AVCAL (Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Assoc) today called on the Federal government to urgently develop legislation to restore international investor confidence in Australia. AVCAL’s comments follow the release of draft rulings/determinations from the Australian Tax Office. [TD2009/D17 Income tax: treaty shopping... and TD2009/D18 Income tax: can a private equity entity make an income [...]