Ask Me Anything: Venture Capital

Who is this event for?

Researchers and entrepreneurs who want to learn about how venture firms operate and why. 

About this event

In this session, we will explore how venture firms operate and why. The goal is to give researchers and entrepreneurs some insight into why venture investors look for certain attributes in a business and help teams understand whether venture funding might be a fit for what they are building. We will also share some lessons learned and insights specific to early-stage deep tech companies.

About Jun Qu

Jun is an Investment Manager at Main Sequence, where he and his team help Australian scientists and entrepreneurs create, build, and scale the next generation of deep tech companies that will change the world. Jun focuses on investment opportunities in the industrial & space sectors. He serves on the Boards of Arlula, Presien and Xefco, and is also a mentor across the ecosystem through various programs such as Cicada, CSIRO ON, Incubate and Techstars.

About Main Sequence

Main Sequence is Australia’s deep tech investment fund tackling the world’s biggest challenges by turning today’s scientific discoveries into tomorrow’s industries. The team works closely with scientists, researchers and industry collaborators to create, fund and accelerate new companies and industries across health, food, space, transport, security and deep tech to accelerate humanity for a more prosperous future. Founded in Australia in 2017, Main Sequence manages the CSIRO Innovation Fund, established by the Australian Government and the national science agency to reinvest its historic contributions into the successes of the future. Main Sequence has invested in more than 60 companies that are changing the way healthcare is delivered, food is produced, space is connected and the planet is decarbonised.

Agenda (times might vary):

• 12:00 - 12:05 pm | Intro and context by Rupal Ismin, Director at Sydney Knowledge Hub
• 12:05 - 12:45 pm | Ask Me Anything: Venture Capital by Jun Qu, Investment Manager at Main Sequence
• 12:45 - 1:00 pm | Audience Q&A
  

A vegetarian lunch will be provided. Please email karla.perezromero@sydney.edu.au if you have any dietary requirements.

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If you have any accessibility requirements, please email karla.perezromero@sydney.edu.au and let us know how we can support you prior to and during the event. Accessible directions include:

1) Ramps: enter the Merewether Building on Level 1 via the Butlin Ave car park as this path does not have stairs and leads to the lift. 2) Lifts: The lift is located on the north corner of the building on Level 1 when entering via the Butlin Ave car park. The Sydney Knowledge Hub Reception is located on Level 2. 3) Bathrooms: There is an accessible toilet located in the hallway leading from Reception. Follow the pink line on the floor.