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Australia’s startup scene has delivered the 3rd-highest liquidity behind the U.S. and China, new analysis shows
LPs are waking up to the upside Down Under.
September 12, 2024
Industry trends & analysis
A step-by-step approach to running a Founder 360 review
If you're ready for some unfiltered feedback, you've come to the right place.
August 5, 2024
Guides & how-to’s
Our seed-stage term sheet
A plain vanilla, straight-up-the-fairway term sheet.
B2B blueprint for expansion into the US
Crowdsourcing insights on the who, what, when, where and how of expanding into the US.
April 29, 2024
Guides & how-to’s
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Mental health and wellbeing support list
Burning the candle at both ends? It's time to prioritise and balance building your startup with your health and wellbeing.
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How startups can navigate pricing and go-to-market strategies
How do you make data-driven decisions when you don't have a tonne of data?
Insights & expertise
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Mortgage broker & lender list
Tips and workarounds for startup founders looking to qualify for a traditional mortgage.
Lists & databases
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Advisor agreement template
To get the right advice, you need the right advisors. Here’s our Advisor agreement template to fast track the process.
Documents & legal templates
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Invest alongside Airtree: Our diversity pledge
Building our database of diverse investors to bring into deals alongside us.
Lists & databases
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The social future of commerce – our investment in Linktree
Alex, Anthony and Nick are helping creators share and manage their online content.
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Open Source Investing: Announcing the Airtree Explorer Program
Empowering the next generation of diverse tech investors in Australia and New Zealand.
Industry trends & analysis
The Halo Effect — Leigh Jasper
After building one of Australia's greatest software companies, Leigh now invests and mentors the next generation of upcoming founders.
The diverse talent database
Let's get some more diversity of thought and background around the decision-making table.
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Is there space for a new business bank in Australia?
What if a startup reinvented the financial experience for businesses?
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The Halo Effect — Andy Hamilton
It's no understatement to say that the Kiwi startup ecosystem would look very different without Andy's involvement.
The Halo Effect — Alan Jones
Alan has seen the rise and rise of Australia’s startup ecosystem and his involvement and support of founders at the earliest stages has been unwavering.
The Halo Effect — Suse Reynolds
Suse is a founder’s best friend, a pillar of the Kiwi startup community, and beloved by operators and investors alike.
The Halo Effect — Les Szekely
Les' angel investment portfolio is a lineup of some of the greats: Sitemate, Shippit, Deputy and DesignCrowd.
The Halo Effect — Rowan Simpson
With a jaw-dropping 44% IRR over 14 years, it's about time for Rowan to reveal his tips and tricks.
The Halo Effect — Matt & Aprill Allen
Matt & Aprill's angel investments are up 19x(!!!) so far. We ask them to reveal their secrets.
Momentum is building for New Zealand tech
Number Eight Wire mentality is driving momentum in Aotearoa.
Industry trends & analysis
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Subscription agreement for Kiwi companies
1 less thing for our Aotearoa founders to worry about.
Documents & legal templates
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Reimagining customer communication — our investment in Qwilr
Dylan and Mark are reinventing the way that teams design and automate their sales and marketing documents.
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10 lessons with a serial entrepreneur
Mike reflects on why being an entrepreneur isn’t a work choice, it’s a life choice.
Insights & expertise
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The wave of change in healthcare
Something's gotta change–our antiquated healthcare system is not equipped to deal with the status quo.
Industry trends & analysis
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B-Corps – A guide for startups
We’re big fans of the big ‘B’ (logo). GlamCorner and Huddle share the benefits of being a B-Corp.
Guides & how-to’s
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Why there is no bubble in true tech company valuations
Is a reckoning coming for us all? We don't think so.
Industry trends & analysis
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Airtree’s 3rd Fund: $275m for the Next Gen of Game-Changing Aussie and Kiwi Founders
A significant milestone for us at Airtree, and a reflection of the explosive growth of the Australian and New Zealand tech sector.
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Why you need an Executive Coach
When you're in a position of power, you don't always get objective feedback. But you need it.
Guides & how-to’s
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What is your unfair advantage?
Are you overlooking your unfair advantage?
Guides & how-to’s
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How to develop and empower leadership
We could all learn a thing or two about teamwork and leadership from Rugby great, John Eales.
Guides & how-to’s
WTF is legal DD?
Save yourself the headache at the last hurdle. Here's how to prep your Legal DD.
Documents & legal templates
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Diligencing your investor – A checklist for founders
The diligence process shouldn’t be one-sided–here’s how to assess whether we’re the right partner for you.
Documents & legal templates
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How to build and lead tech teams at scale
BHAGs, 60:30:10, right-sizing: let’s break down the key ingredients to a high-functioning team.
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