Topic
Tax and incentives
Australian tax rules and government incentives change what a startup and its investors actually keep. This covers the ESIC concessions, the 2026 CGT changes, what the federal budget means for founders, and the paperwork that catches new companies out.
Insights
Shorter articles and analysis from the Hyper team, each covering a single angle of this subject.
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June 25, 2026
From the Senate floor to 2026: the startup challenges we raised and what’s changed
In 2021, Hyper co-founders Tom West and Sasha Reid were invited to appear before the Australian Senate. The Senate Select Committee on…
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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 20, 2026
Australia’s CGT Changes in 2026: What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know Before July 2027
There’s a specific kind of dread that settles in when you realise the rules changed while you were busy building something. You’ve…
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May 14, 2026
Australia’s 2026 Federal Budget: What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know
There’s a particular kind of quiet that falls over a room of founders when budget night rolls around. Half-hopeful, half-braced for disappointment.…
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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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April 21, 2026
The hidden paperwork killing new Aussie startups
A lot of Aussie founders think paperwork is something you sort out later. You get the logo designed. You build the landing…
