Launch with LUNA: Navigating the Funding Landscape

Are you a startup founder looking to secure investment in a challenging market? Join us for our upcoming webinar on "Navigating the Funding Landscape", where we'll have an open conversation about the state of the funding ecosystem in 2024 and what it means for startups.

We know that securing funding can feel overwhelming, especially with so much uncertainty in the air. We’re bringing top experts together to share their insights and advice - Matt Vitale, Co-founder at Birchal; Tom Smalley, Investment Director at Skalata; and Maxine Minter, General Partner at Co Ventures.

Joining Matt, Tom, and Maxine in conversation will be Josh Sharma, Head of Startups at LUNA. Leveraging his experience as a startup lawyer, Josh leads a large team of lawyers and accountants that are focused on delivering amazing services for startups from 0 to Series A.

We'll be discussing:

• State of the funding ecosystem in 2024
• Top tips for startups looking to secure investment
• What to expect in 2025

Whether you're just starting out or are deep in the trenches of fundraising, this webinar is designed to give you the confidence and knowledge you need to navigate the road ahead.

About LUNA

LUNA partners with founders and investors to launch, grow & scale ambitious ideas into world-class businesses. 

Their mission is to support founders start, build, and scale their startups across Australia and internationally. LUNA provides cross-functional legal, accounting, consulting & education support to create the foundations required for any thriving startup, scaleup or venture capital fund.

About Tom Smalley

Tom Smalley is an Investment Director at early-stage VC, Skalata. Here, he leads new investments and works closely with portfolio companies on fundraising and commercial strategy. Tom previously spent five years at law firm King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) in the Corporate M&A team, advising clients in the financial services, technology and telecommunications sectors.

Skalata is the early-stage VC with the highest support to cheque size ratio in Australia.

About Maxine Minter

Maxine steers Australian founders toward global success from day one. As the founder and General Partner at Co Ventures, she heads Australia's first venture fund led by a solo female GP and the country's first dedicated pre-seed fund. She also founded Co Lab, creating a nexus where startup leaders meet world-class executive coaches, aiding their journey through the complexities of growth.

Co Ventures is the first pre-seed only fund accelerating the next generation of global unicorns with at least one Australian founder. Co Ventures is founded by Maxine Minter, an active angel in the US and Australian ecosystems and now Australia's first solo female GP. Co Ventures activates its community of Venture Partners (including the founders of Mr Yum, Linktree, Forage, Euc and many more global unicorns) and its strategic LPs to unlock and accelerate the founders we work for. The fund now has 14 portfolio companies including Flagship, Tapestry and Cotiss. 

About Matt Vitale

Matt is Co-Founder of Birchal, one of the first licensed equity crowdfunding platforms in Australia. Matt is an experienced financial services lawyer and entrepreneur having worked in private practice at a top-tier law firm, and founded several successful businesses. A recognised expert in the regulation of financial services, and crowdfunding, Matt regularly contributes to scholarly journals and industry consultations.

Birchal is Australia's leading crowdfunding platform, serving as a catalyst for alternative investment across the country. As a marketplace, Birchal allows founders to tell their story, build communities and raise capital. From agriculture tech, to electric boats to medical revolutions, Birchal and its 180,000 strong community help founders build their ventures.