Startup Finance
Real stories and practical advice from the Australian startup scene. We share what actually works when building a business from the ground up.
I've watched dozens of promising startups stumble over something that sounds simple. Managing cash flow shouldn't be complicated, but three Melbourne founders I spoke with last month all made the same mistake. They confused revenue projections with actual money in the bank.
Read Full ArticlePractical lessons from founders who've navigated the funding landscape and lived to tell about it. No fluff, just what helped them move forward.
Greta Lindholm started her fintech platform with savings and a part-time job. Two years later, she took investor money. Here's what changed her mind and how she prepared differently the second time around.
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You probably know your burn rate. But do you know your extended runway scenario? This simple calculation helped a Sydney startup pivot before hitting crisis mode. Takes about fifteen minutes to set up properly.
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Spoke with four VCs who fund Australian tech startups. Their answers surprised me. Profitability timelines matter more than they did two years ago, and the questions they ask have shifted noticeably.
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Building Financial Resilience Takes Time
The hardest conversation I have with founders is about patience. Everyone wants fast growth, but sustainable businesses need breathing room. I've seen too many teams raise too early because they felt pressure to match competitors' timelines.
Your financial strategy should reflect your actual market, not someone else's. A Brisbane software company I worked with in early 2024 took eighteen months longer than planned to reach their targets. They stayed profitable the whole time because they built conservative projections and stuck to them.
Sometimes the boring approach wins. Monthly financial reviews, realistic forecasts, and honest conversations about what's working prevent most problems before they start.