The Month in Review: August
There is no time like the present for young startups and founders. A wealth of opportunity is awaiting the brave and innovative – and so are we.
Surf Coast Pitch Party
Surf Coast startups given the opportunity to pitch to potential investors.
*Please note that the Surf Coast Pitch Party was due to be held on September the 10th. Adapting to the current circumstances, a new date has been decided. Thursday November 11th.*
Ripple Surf Coast is bringing together startups, investors and local businesses in Torquay to discover and celebrate emerging sustainable startups and we are thrilled to be a part of it.
Selected startups will pitch ‘pecha kucha style’, in front of a live audience and notable selection panel, including Nick Crocker from Blackbird Ventures, Rachel Yang from Giant Leap and Andrew Davies from B Lab Australia and New Zealand.
Gold Coast Brewers Lunch
Some of our team were lucky enough to attend the Gold Coast Brewers Lunch this month. An informal networking event for professionals, business owners, executives, industry participants & those who love craft beer.
The event supported Baby Give Back, with Sanctus Brewery & hosted at Hideaway Kitchen & Bar. Tickets for the next event hosted in Brisbane are now available through The Brewers Lunch website.
Senior Associate Position
We have an exciting opportunity. We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate or Lawyer to join and lead our Family Law division. A minimum of PQE 3-5 years is required for this position.
This hands-on role allows you to work with a broad range of clients within a dedicated team, the opportunity to run the division, take on responsibility and build the practice group. If you are interested in joining our dynamic firm, combining experience and transparency to reach results, please apply now.
Send your CV and full academic transcript to hello@mertonlawyers.com.au
Early Ethical Entrepreneur Pitch Competition
The annual Early Ethical Entrepreneur Pitch Competition 2021 (EEEPC2021) is now open and ready to receive applications. Our Managing Director, Anthony Curtin has been invited to sit on the panel at this years Moral Fairground event sharing his expertise and judgement with the lineup of innovation.
Finalists will get the opportunity to share their story to the Ethical Enterprise Conference audience in a live setting; the winner will have access to the support and resources worth over $34,000 that will help turn your idea into an executable reality. Merton Lawyers are proud to be offering $1,500 worth of legal advice to this years winner.
Raising Capital: Investment Structure
Now live on the journal. The Corporate team break down the types and stages of investment. There are many different financing options that may or may not be relevant to you, depending on the size and growth of your business, how much money you need to raise and more. Choosing the right investment structure can make or break a business. Thats where we can help. If you would like to discuss the possible investment structure of your business, get in touch for a complimentary consultation.
Industry recap from Birchal
The team at Birchal have released their FY20/21 industry report for Crowd Funding (CSF) in Australia. In the report includes industry trends, new records, case studies from Birchals earliest campaigns and completed crowdfunding deals across all Australian platforms from July 2020 to the end of June 2021.
You can download the report for free!
Skalata Ventures 2021 program
If you are an early stage start-up, participate in Skalata’s EOI application period and you may be selected to receive guidance from their valuable program and coaches and get exclusive access to investors. They are offering up to $1M in growth funding, so what are you waiting for!
