Dear Readers,
Welcome to the March 2026 edition of the Funding Strategies newsletter!
From Mark's Desk
"Capital hasn't disappeared - it's become more selective"
I recently had the pleasure of being a panel speaker as part of a Brisbane seminar on "Risk, Assets, and Capital: SME Credit Markets in 2026". I explained why capital raising has become more selective.
Interest rates have risen. Inflation pressures remain. And investors are approaching deals with greater caution, that means preparation matters more than ever.
Capital hasn’t disappeared — it’s become more selective.
Investors are not saying no because funding is unavailable. They are saying no when the investment thesis isn’t clear, the valuation isn’t aligned, or the execution plan lacks credibility.
In today’s market, successful capital raising depends on a well‑articulated investment story, supported by robust financials, a clear capital stack, an appropriate share capital structure and the right team to execute.
Just as importantly, investors must be matched to the stage of the business — whether seed, venture (Series A/B), late‑stage, pre‑IPO, IPO or trade sale — as this determines cheque size, risk appetite, holding period and exit expectations.
Different investors will also have different preferences around minority versus majority ownership and strategic alignment with existing operations. Approaching the right investors, at the right time, with the right proposition is critical to achieving momentum and outcomes.
If you would like assistance positioning your opportunity and engaging the right investors, please contact us.
See our page for more insights from the Brisbane seminar.
Please contact us for a review of your situation.
This edition of our newsletter includes:
Upcoming webinar: Future Ready - Raising Capital for Small Businesses;
Update: Project eCommerce, Project Pressure, Project Extrusion, Project Motel;
Awards, events and updates: Flora's event commentary, ACBC's Chinese New Year event and Adrian's appointment to their Gold Coast chapter;
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About Funding Strategies
Funding Strategies is an Australian based capital markets firm providing venture equity capital and finance services to small business and companies seeking capital for growth and expansion in the unlisted and pre-IPO capital markets. We specialise in creating and implementing successful funding and capital raising strategies, both equity raising and debt funding, including quick business loans. We work with predominately private and public companies, and sophisticated investors, with a broad range of services. If you would like more information, please email brisbane@fundingstrategies.com.au or phone +61 7 3160 2849.
Image below: Our team (left to right): Eugenia, Ryan, Flora, Adrian, Mark, Birgit, Steve, Ella and Shirley.
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