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The Victorian Opposition wants to end the state’s $2 billion VC fund (opens the original)
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If you like this article, share it with your friends. The controversial five-year-old $2 billion venture capital fund, Breakthrough Victoria, will be abolished if the Victorian state opposition wins the November 28 election. The fund recently merged with LaunchVic to become Innovation Victoria, and most recently backed Melbourne IVF startup Gon Global’s $1.2 million raise earlier this month. Liberal MP and Opposition finance spokesperson Bridget Vallence said winding up the fund and selling off
Chalmers expands startup CGT carve-out plan after industry feedback (opens the original)
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If you like this article, share it with your friends. The Albanese government has backed away from several of the most contentious aspects of a proposed startup carve-out from its capital gains tax overhaul, cutting the minimum holding period for shares from five to three years, removing a proposed $10 million lifetime cap on gains, and extending eligibility for companies by five years to 15. Treasurer Jim Chalmers released the exposure draft legislation on Friday, providing a more detailed look
Chalmers expands startup CGT carve-out plan after industry feedback (opens the original)
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If you like this article, share it with your friends. The Albanese government has backed away from several of the most contentious aspects of a proposed startup carve-out from its capital gains tax overhaul, cutting the minimum holding period for shares from five to three years, removing a proposed $10 million lifetime cap on gains, and extending eligibility for companies by five years to 15. Treasurer Jim Chalmers released the exposure draft legislation on Friday, providing a more detailed look
Canva just wiped another $11 billion from its valuation (opens the original)
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If you like this article, share it with your friends. Canva’s five-year snakes-and-ladders valuation game has taken another major slide, with both investors and the company itself wiping billions from its worth, just a year after it peaked at US$42 billion (AU$65 billion at the time). Two of Canva’s earliest and largest local backers, Blackbird and Airtree, recently ran the ruler over the design platform once again, with external valuers marking it down 17% to US$34.9 You've reached your article
Firmus raises $2.85 billion in latest blockbuster funding for AI infrastructure (opens the original)
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If you like this article, share it with your friends. Firmus, the Australian-born AI data centre infrastructure startup with ASX ambitions, is now valued at a staggering AU$15 billion (US$10.5bn) after raising an additional US$2 billion (AU$2.85 billion) for its AU$73 billion national roll out, Project Southgate. The round was backed by existing investors Coatue and Nvidia, plus new equity from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and other Blackstone vehicles, with additional part
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