We’ve all seen it: the devastated face of a founder in the Shark Tank being told their business model isn’t viable after spending hundreds of thousands of their own money on it. It’s always a mixture of pain and horrible, horrible clarity. They knew they should have quit, or pivoted, or reiterated a long time… Read more »
Venture capital firm Skalata Ventures has revealed its latest round of early-stage company investments, following the launch of its 4th Seed Investment Program. The baker’s dozen takes the total Skalata portfolio to 43 since its launch in 2018, backed by Melbourne businessman Paul Little and Darrell Wade. This year the Melbourne VC has increased its… Read more »
ASX-listed Touch Ventures has backed Melbourne VC Skalata Ventures as it looks to raise $50 million for its second fund. The Touch investment takes commitments to the fund past the $25 million mark. Afterpay co-founder Anthony Eisen has also taken a personal stake in Skalata Fund II, which is aiming to support 50 Australian startups… Read more »
Even if you think the customer may not always be right, it’s increasingly clear that people expect to be heard by the companies they buy from. That’s where tech startup Hearsay comes into play. Marketer and customer experience expert Pip Stocks founded the venture to create a more structured and scientific approach to customer feedback… Read more »
Skalata Ventures chairman Paul Little with the fund’s COO Maxine Lee and CEO Rohan Workman Melbourne billionaire Paul Little’s new seed investment firm, Skalata Ventures, has revealed the first 10 of the 60 startups it plans to invest in over the next three years. The former Toll Holdings boss set up the fund this year… Read more »
Skalata Ventures is seeking applications from early-stage businesses with proven traction to join its seed investment program. The six-month program, customised for each company, will offer operational support and up to $250,000 in funding to early-stage businesses to become significant and sustainable.
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