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to agribusinesses, however in- formation is usually more de- veloped, and the investors tend to enter the picture at a later stage. Adam Murray is a partner at Findex, which supports small and medium enterprises in Aus- tralia through startup, expan- sion and continued growth. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the thought or position of Findex (Aust) Pty Ltd.
crowd funding; and certain venture capital funds. • Growth and expansion: venture capital; private equity; strategic investors; family offices; investment funds; and an IPO. There are pros and cons to each of these so it’s worth dis- cussing this with a professional adviser who can help you make the right strategic decision. While these are the initial steps in capital raising in the agtech sector, the same principles apply
from investors, such as micro- managing, over reporting, and time wasting. Setting out some simple dos and don’ts will help manage ex- pectations so both parties are clear on their involvement before accepting any investment. Who do you raise funds from? Depending on the stage of your business, any of the follow- ing investors may be desirable: • Early stage: friends and
family; sophisticated in- vestors; debt funding,
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