Topic
Fundraising
Fundraising covers everything between deciding you need capital and the money landing in the account. This deals with pitching clearly, the metrics investors actually look at, the mistakes that cost founders a round, and the Australian schemes like ESIC that change what an investment is worth.
Insights
Shorter articles and analysis from the Hyper team, each covering a single angle of this subject.
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May 27, 2026
ESIC Explained: What Every Australian Founder Needs to Know Before Their Next Capital Raise
There’s a moment in every early-stage fundraise where an investor leans forward or sends a message that feels a little more urgent…
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May 14, 2026
The ESIC Tax Offset: Why Australian Investors Are Paying Attention Right Now
There’s a moment, somewhere between scrolling through your super statement and watching another mate brag about his property portfolio, when you start…
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May 9, 2026
How Do I Grow My Business from Side Project to Investable Company in 2026?
Growing a business from a side project or hobby into a real, investable company requires strategic planning, proper structure, and expert guidance…
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April 9, 2026
How to pitch investors with clarity and confidence
Pitching to an investor can feel strangely personal. You are not only explaining a business. You are asking someone to trust your…
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February 17, 2026
How to avoid the most common fundraising mistakes
Putting your heart and soul into a startup feels like a proper rollercoaster ride. Hitting the fundraising trail is often that high-stakes…
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April 25, 2025
5 Reasons App Prototypes Save Time And Encourage Investment
A great app idea and entrepreneurial spirit make for a good start, but it’s the app prototype that separates the wannabes from…
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February 7, 2025
Easy Startup Evaluation Metrics You Should Know About
As an umbrella statistic, 9 out of 10 startups fail. In this unfortunate 90%, construction and information-based startups tend to have the…
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January 25, 2025
How To Create A Pitch Deck That Investors Will Remember
Pitching is about storytelling — and this presentation is the backbone to your success story. Your deck should be to-the-point. It should…
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October 16, 2024
The Practical Guide to Crowdfunding
We’ve all heard stories of overnight success in crowdfunding, where a product like Pebble or Ouya gets millions of dollars in funding,…
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October 5, 2024
How Do I Know If My Idea Is Worth Investing In
Successful tech companies aren’t built on motivation alone, but by testing the viability of the idea behind the business. Just as with…
