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Planning for Posterity: The Unseen Lever in Higher Valuations and Successful Exits
In the dynamic theatre of early-stage businesses, the protagonist—the business owner—often commands the spotlight, imbued with the vision, passion, and persistence that propels the venture forward. Yet, beneath this narrative of individual triumph lies an understated subplot, critical to the saga’s ending: the succession plan. This blueprint for the future, beyond the owner’s tenure, stands not merely as an administrative formality but as a strategic linchpin in safeguarding


The CX Dividend: How Customer Experience Supercharges Early-Stage Investment in Australia
In the high-stakes realm of startup financing, where Series A and B milestones are pivotal, a surprisingly nuanced factor plays a critical role in courting investment: customer experience (CX). Our experience is regularly highlighting that although product innovation and market penetration strategies are often lauded as the linchpins of early-stage success, a robust CX strategy emerges as an equally vital, though frequently undervalued, cornerstone for scale-ups vying for inv


Agrifoodtech Investment: How to Thrive in a Cooling Climate
In the world of agrifoodtech, the investment weather has decidedly shifted. According to a recent Agfunder report, funding plunged dramatically from $30.5 billion in 2022 to $15.6 billion in 2023—a stark 49.2% decrease. While most sectors felt the pinch, Bioenergy & Biomaterials and Farm Robotics, Mechanisation & Equipment bucked the trend with modest gains. For agrifoodtech business leaders navigating these choppy financial waters, strategic adaptability and sharp focus are


Do FinTechs Understand Addressable Markets?
In the fast-paced market in which FinTech companies operate, where innovation drives competition and customer expectations evolve rapidly, understanding their real addressable market is not just a strategic advantage but a necessity for revenue acceleration and sustainable growth. As CEOs and Heads of Growth, especially in small to medium-sized FinTech companies, the quest to expand profitably and sustainably hinges on a deep comprehension of where opportunities lie and how t
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