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Dear Readers,  


Welcome to the June 2019 edition of Funding Strategies Connect!


Since the last newsletter we have had the Federal Government returned to office, and with a “sluggish” economy, the Reserve Bank has cut rates by 25 basis points.  In terms of the overall economy, inflation is sitting at 1.3%, housing prices are in decline as are loan approvals.  Consumer confidence has dropped due to concerns about a slowdown in the economy even though we’ve had a rate cut, and business confidence has increased due to the Federal election result and the rate cut.  Even though business confidence has increased, business investment and conditions remain weak.  Globally there continue to be uncertainties around the global “trade war”.  Finishing on some positive news, the ASX is up, closing at 11 year highs with traders banking on further rate cuts and unemployment falling.   


From both an “issuer” and “investor” point-of-view we have seen delays in clients making decisions during the election period, but we are now seeing increased activity post the election.  We have run a number of strategy sessions for clients helping them with their business models and helping to work on putting “roadmaps” together to assist with programs of work linked to raising capital and use of funds.  We are also seeing increases in folk looking for investor marketing and distribution.  On the investor front we have had a number of convertible note opportunities paying good yields for companies with strong balance sheets.  If you are an investor or an issuer please get in touch and see how we can help.

As part of our commitment to our investors and clients we are currently upgrading our website. I look forward to sharing the new version with you soon!  

This edition of our newsletter includes:· 

As always, I invite you download our updated deal list from our website (log-in required, membership is free). 


For more information please contact us

My team and I look forward to hearing from you!

Mark Rainbird

Managing Director 

Funding Strategies 

About 

Funding Strategies 


Funding Strategies is a capital markets firm providing venture equity capital and finance services to small business and companies seeking capital for growth and expansion in the unlisted and pre-IPO capital markets. 


We specialise in creating and implementing successful funding and capital raising strategies for issuers, and provide investment opportunities in the high growth alternative asset space for investors.


We serve predominately private and public companies, and sophisticated investors, with a broad range of services. 

  • Funding Strategies and Investor Ready Services
  • Equity and Debt Capital Raisings
  • Small Scale Offerings and Venture Capital
  • Grant Funding
  • Migration linked investment
  • Mergers,Acquisitions and Divestments
  • Strategic Trade Sales 
  • Technology Commercialization
  • Providing Opportunities for Investors
  • Director and business advisory services
  • Investment management
  • Fund management services

   
   
   

 Introducing

Bushell & Cornish


Bushell & Cornish provides Management Consultancy and Executive Search services. 

B&C is a highly respected business headquartered in Brisbane. The principals have provided Management and Business Consulting, Executive Search and Selection, Leadership and Organisation Development and Project, Program and Portfolio Management for over 20 years. 


B&C is a trusted advisor to federal, state and local governments, as well as major private and public companies and their boards. The company has extensive IP across its service lines and maintains an extensive database of candidates for its Executive Search business. 

   

 Introducing BEE


The Behaviour Engineering Engine (BEE) is a software platform developed by BCI Technology to support inter alia Independent Requirements Verification and Validation ('I-RV&V') of the customer's business system and software requirements. 


The BEE is used to visually model and analyse the quality of business, system and software requirements to ensure deficiencies in requirements are detected and remedied at the earliest stage, and throughout all stages of the system development life-cycle.

"Successful Projects begin and end with 

clear, correct, well defined Requirements..."

   

 Introducing Vspry


Vspry [ves-pre] is a digital challenger to private health insurance. 


Vspry empowers young consumers to create a wellness plan and calculates an ongoing level of regular deposits for the consumer to add to their Vspry digital health wallet. 

Consumers can use their digital wallet to pay for a broad range of health, wellness and veterinarian services.  Vspry monetises the platform from clipping the ticket on payments to practitioners, and by nudging consumers to see a practitioner near them.  


For more information about Vspry, please contact us

   

  Qponics Limited update

Progress in upgrading the algae farm in Brisbane June 2019

"This system was selected to ensure that the upgraded algae farm can operate 24 hours a day, accommodating peak power loads when several water pumps and the algal centrifuge switch on."

   

  Guarda Group Holdings update

   
   

"Man becomes youngest victim of deadly dust disease"

"This is a really significant story not just for the reasons that a very young man has tragically developed silicosis...we are very frustrated to see these stories especially in people so young and knowing that a much better solution already exists."

   

  Freedom Road Travel Group update

FRTG acquires National Seniors Australia Travel Business

"NSA is one of the largest membership-based organisations for seniors in Australia, with a current membership of 130,000...this is a significant outcome for FRTG, as it doubles our TTV in Australia, is highly accretive and preserves our capital."

   

 EMF update

EMF opens Australia's biggest gym at Nerang

   

"Australia's biggest gym opens at Nerang  next week and is expected to attract the sporting elite. EMF will be hosting an open day for the public on Sunday from 9am, but 7NEWS has been given the first exclusive look." The founders are now planning a North Lakes venue for later in 2019.

   

 Instant Consult update

   
   

Instant Consult 

Turns One

"...only 18 months later, the company launched its website, app and platform and have seen steady growth. Just in the last month, the company has increased its patient database by over 1,500 new patient sign ups bringing their total patient base to almost 9,000 patients in just 1 year."

 IG3 update

   

Podcast: "A World Leading Technology for Teaching and Learning"

Eden Exchanges spoke with Tony Church, CEO of IG3 Education, working with BlueMount Capital. Tony talks about demand, his background, potential growth and development in the section and IG3's unique offering; a customised, user friendly integrated platform ready in the market today.

   

 Helio update

First Australia Crypto Lender - Helio - 

Goes Live

"Helio Lending is now live and in the market writing loans. We are happy to announce that we have secured $100 Million worth of insurance on our custodial assets under management through our wallet provider BitGo."

 HighLow Fitness update

HighLow Fitness now Active Kids Approved

"Being multi-zones is unique and something that HighLow Fitness is currently capitalizing on by developing income streams like Active Kids and other examples such as tapping into the fast evolution of the way consumers purchase namely via broker arrangements."

 Thank you to IWT Consulting! We were delighted to be announced winners in their recent website competition! We will put the 5 hour support package to good use!

   

  Australia China Business Council 


We hope you will join us at ACBC's 

upcoming events in Brisbane!

  • 20 June: QLD Property & Construction Market Update and Mid-Year Networking Event
  • 10 July: Blockchain and Future Tek: Implications for Australia China Trade
  • 18 July: Sourcing and Manufacturing in China Minus the Pitfalls, Risks and Mistakes
  • 24 July: Setting Up Business in Australia - Corporate Governance Essentials

Image above: The  Funding Strategies team 

From left to right: Flora Mok, Laura Chen, Birgit Rainbird, Mark Rainbird, Eugenia Arrarte, 

Stephen Varty, Ken Freer and Hao Zeng.

Funding Strategies Pty Ltd ACN 161 432 123

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Level 5, 15 Astor Terrace

Spring Hill QLD 4000 Australia

Telephone +61 7 3160 2840

Email: brisbane@fundingstrategies.com.au

Website: www.fundingstrategies.com.au

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