We’re a venture firm focused on early-stage B2B software and marketplace companies. Team: @lipmanjustin @dan_szekely @howardleibman +more

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@deputyapp announced a major strategic partnership with Express Pros, one of the largest staffing agencies in the US. Express has completed a sizeable equity investment in Deputy, valuing it at over $1bn. Congratulations to the Deputy team on becoming Australia’s latest unicorn!
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As 2023 draws to a close, we look back at the highlights of our Annual Investor Event which brought together a number of our star Founders and our investor community. The EVP team wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday period and all the very best for the New Year.
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Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting an online session with @dpetre and @AntoniaRuffell of StartGiving. Thank you Daniel and Antonia for spending some time with us and for the important work and very real impact that you’re having through the StartGiving initiative.
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We're pleased to announce our lead investment in CorePlan's $4 million funding round. Congratulations to Alex Goulios and the entire CorePlan team! 🔗 Read more here: theaustralian.com.au/busines…
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We were pleased to bring together the EVP investor community for sessions in both Sydney and Melbourne.
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A big thank you to Henry Innis and James Fuller for joining us at the Sydney event, and to Ben Williamson and Matt Farrugia for joining us in Melbourne. Thank you for providing a window into your unique startup journeys, and for sharing your experience with the room.
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And thank you to the many EVP investors who were able to join us. Great to catch up, and we appreciate your ongoing support.
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Our CEO Silvija Martincevic sat down with @TessBennett from @FinancialReview to talk about: 🚀 Making our maiden profit 👋 Welcoming Jaimie Buss, our first CRO 🌎 Global expansion in over 100 countries 🌟 Building thriving workplaces with #compliance bit.ly/40yUGaT
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Last week, EVP Investment Manager,@BrittjBloom, spoke at the Startup&Angels event, “From Idea to Business: Building Blocks for a Success”. The panel covered topics from validating a startup idea to what it takes to be a founder. Thank you @Startup_Angels for hosting us!
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We can't believe it - we've won TWO categories at the @findercomau Innovation Awards 2023!✨Best B2B Innovation✨(for the second year in a row!), and ✨Digital Disruptor of the Year✨Immensely proud of our talented team, who do what they do to make sole traders' lives easier🫶
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Are you looking to validate your early stage startup idea? 🤔 This Wednesday, Nov 1st, EVP Investment Manager, @BrittjBloom, will be speaking at the @Startup_Angels event, “From Idea to Business: Building Blocks for a Successful Startup.” RSVP here:👇 events.humanitix.com/startup…
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We’re thrilled to announce our lead investment in Mutinex's $9.5m round, taking EVP’s total commitment to $12m and marking the largest single investment in EVP’s history. 👏🏼 Congratulations to Henry Innis, Matt Farrugia, and the entire Mutinex team! 👉 afr.com/technology/the-tech-…
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We’re thrilled to welcome Kristina Kardum to the EVP team as Head of Investor Relations. Kristina will help ensure that we continue to deliver a best in class investor experience to our ever-growing base of supporters. See Kristina’s profile here >> evp.com.au/team/kristina-kar…
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What is the future of Gen AI for SaaS Companies? We had the pleasure of hosting Dr Jeff Tobias, Pierre Schaupp and Marta Salgado of The Strategy Group for an engaging session on the impact of Gen AI on the B2B software ecosystem. Thanks Jeff and team for sharing your insights!
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Congratulations to Bluethumb for being named in The Australian's Top 100 Innovators. @BluethumbArt is an art marketplace, connecting collectors, art lovers, and interior designers with emerging and established local artists. 🔗 Read more here: theaustralian.com.au/busines…
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We are thrilled to have led a $6.5 million round in Deckard alongside Commonweal Ventures and the Rose Wilson Trust. We look forward to working with the Deckard team as they continue their growth journey. Read more here 👇 afr.com/property/residential…
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