Finance

The government has committed $100 million in taxpayer money to a new growth fund which would seek to turbocharge high-growth-potential SMEs.

Australian sugar-free soft-drink company Nexba is in the final stages of completing a $6 million capital raise, which will be used as working capital.

Queensland brewery Black Hops Brewing has raised almost $300,000 in two days, but it’s not the founders’ first crowdfunding rodeo.

Over 70% of small businesses have no written plan of any kind, so what use is a $2 billion government-funded securitisation fund?

Booktopia is raising $10 million through an equity crowdfunding campaign to pursue automation and product expansion amid ongoing competition.

An Australian version of the UK’s growth fund could see capital-starved small businesses have access to capital beyond the big four banks.

"Cabinet-level" discussions are taking place about a solution to improve small business funding as momentum builds for commercial solutions.

Equity crowdfunding in Australia has finally been extended to proprietary companies after the government passed legislation through Parliament.

There are times when taking on a venture capital investment can actually be the wrong move, which is why these business owners turned down millions.

Wonga has gone into administration as a result of government regulation to reform the payday loans sector in favour of the consumer.

Amid the bleak stats, there are glimmers of hope, as initiatives across the world help female entrepreneurs raise capital and realise their dreams.

Behind the lights and glamour of Shark Tank, there's the harsh reality of business. Four sharks explain how they handle the due diligence that follows.