11/12/2023
Migration Strategy will future-proof Australia’s economy and support investment
The Australian Investment Council welcomes the new pathway for Australia’s specialist skills visa announced today as part of the Australian Government’s new Migration Strategy.
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06/12/2023
Australian Investment Council welcomes announcements following Treasurer’s Investor Roundtable
Australian Investment Council welcomes announcements following Treasurer’s Investor Roundtable.
15/11/2023
Raising the First $25m
Polar993, outlines in this Thought Piece; Raising The First $25m, five strategic tips on how to raise your funds first $25 million.
31/08/2023
Australian Investment Council Announces 2023 Investing for Growth Awards
The Australian Investment Council has announced the winners of its 2023 Investing for Growth Awards.
07/06/2023
ILPA Guidance for Continuation Fund Transactions
Australian Investment Council member, Allens, has reviewed new ILPA guidance on continuation fund transactions and has outlined considerations for LPs and GPs.
17/05/2023
Future Jobs Barometer 2023
The Future Jobs Barometer analysis is produced bi-annually to determine the level of job creation by VC-backed businesses by industry, skill-set and geographic location.
09/05/2023
Federal Budget 2023-24
The Council was on the ground in Canberra tonight for the Federal Budget lock-up. Our analysis on each of these pillars and their relevance to the private capital industry is contained here.
03/05/2023
2023 Yearbook
Private capital yearbook 2023 - fundraising driving record levels of undeployed.
27/04/2023
Mirgration Review Report
The Council supports a migration system that recognises the diversity of skills and talent required to meet the future needs of the Australian economy.
20/04/2023
CFO Playbook
Ed Michelsberg, Managing Partner of Australian executive search firm, Emu Search, outlines in this playbook the strategic tips on how to get the best start in your role as a CFO in a Private Equity portfolio company.
14/03/2023
Statement regarding Silicon Valley Bank
The Australian Investment Council is closely monitoring the Silicon Valley Bank situation in the United States and the subsequent implications for the venture capital sector.
23/11/2022
AirTree Partner elected to Australian Investment Council Board
SYDNEY: Helen Norton, Partner of Finance and Operations at AirTree Ventures, has been elected to the Board of the Australian Investment Council – Australia’s peak body for private capital.
31/10/2022
Venture Capital Tax Concessions Review
The final report for the Venture Capital Tax Concessions review has been tabled in Parliament. Conducted by The Treasury and Industry Innovation & Science Australia, the review is positively disposed towards the programs.
25/10/2022
Federal Budget changes will negatively impact foreign investment into Australia
The Australian Investment Council is disappointed in tonight’s Federal Budget measures which will adversely impact Australia’s ability to future attract foreign investment.
20/10/2022
October Federal Budget 2022 - Lock Up
The Australian Investment Council will be on the ground in Parliament House for the release of the Federal Budget on Tuesday, 25 October.
05/10/2022
Historic Highs of 2021 and a Measured Start to 2022
Australian PE/VC delivered remarkable performance in 2021, with the industry up +62.2% net of fees for the year ending December 2021. A dramatic uplift in unrealized net asset value contributed to the strongest one-year net IRR in 20 years.
26/09/2022
Technology drives venture capital opportunities
The breakneck speed of technology-driven change is resulting in a growing appetite for venture capital. But a number of other changes is also driving the attraction.
21/09/2022
How to appeal to family offices
There’s definitely no one size fits all when it comes to family offices, as a panel at the recent Australian Investment Conference 2022 explained. And the differences don’t just apply to how they’re run, but also to their philanthropic ventures.
19/09/2022
Delivering the healthcare of tomorrow: challenges and opportunities
As with many other industries, the past few years have been challenging for the healthcare sector.
15/09/2022
Australian Investment Council announces 2022 Investing for Growth Award winners
GOLD COAST: The Australian Investment Council has announced the winners of its 2022 Investing for Growth Awards.
AIC Conference Day Two Wrap-Up
Proving that the ‘Adapt’ theme is extremely apt as the theme of the AIC conference, the second day highlighted how industry sectors successfully responded to the pandemic.