• bsi-innovation
  • bsi-learning
  • bsi-people
  • bsi-wealth

Funding and Networks can be a powerful cocktail


Research from the 2019 Global Startup Ecosystem Report identified 4 of the 9 Key components of a high performing startup ecosystem include 

  • funding, 
  • knowledge, 
  • connectedness and 
  • market reach 


There are lots of events, mentors and desire to help add value to startups and ventures…. and yet Australia’s startup ecosystems are sliding down the ranks, according to the Sydney fell six places from 17th to 23rd, while Melbourne fell out of the top 30 altogether.


Why? 

  1. Inability to access angel/VC level funding, 
  2. access to distribution channels and networks, and 
  3. challenges with scaling into different markets

Were identified as issues 


So, how can we fix this?


Funding 

  • How does a business become investor ready?
  • How does a business become referrable ?
  • How does a business get access to capital, distribution channels and networks? 
  • Who do the go to – to find the money 

Australia needs to grow its Angel investor community – 

We are a gambling nation – Melbourne cup for example – and yet we have not yet doing the key to connect “punters to players” 


Startup economies such as Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv, New York, China and other ecosystems around the world seems to have nailed this! 


On of the biggest risk mitigation tactics for investors is to access a highly diversified portfolio. Invest in 10 – one will nail it…. 

so there is an opportunity to invest in VC funds – that the “punters” can trust . 


Why are there so few of them in Australia? 


What a great opportunity!! I believe this opportunity will grow exponentially over the next 10 years.


Can VC be an asset class that can be as prolific as property? I believe the returns can be better for the investors, the economy and the country.

Access to Networks


How can we connect larger business or enterprise clients, suppliers, and partners to startups .


How can we build know like and trust with each other? 


Maybe BBG can be a conduit to provides larger companies with access to industry trends and the opportunity to collaborate with the startup communities and founders. 


Give people what they want and you will get what you want! 


Accessing international marketing 


Founders and companies should be global and scalable.


How to access international markets is a key challenge.


Some solutions could include 


  • Austrade have launch pads , and grants
  • Investors have connections
  • Networks need to be accessed
  • Trade shows
  • International VCs 
  • Network of professionals 
  • Founders and unicorns that have been there and done that – becoming mentors and investors 
  • BBG building out an international network of forums 


The next decade should provide an outstanding opportunity for Australian founders, the startup  community and BBG www.bbg.business 


Onwards and upwards 



Posted on October 10, 2019

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

referron-logo
BBG-logo
spark-logo

Contact us today to find out how we can make your business grow!
Ph: 02 9126 9100  Email: info@bsi.com.au
Level 9, Angel Place,123 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000

© Copyright 2024 BSI