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January 22, 2024

🎧 New First Cheque Episode 🎧

First Cheque exists to take you behind closed doors on some of the most interesting and informative early-stage investing conversations in Australia, and around the world.

This week, we’ve got a brand new episode for you, and a wrap-up of the latest sophisticated investor news.

LATEST EPISODE: On Ramps, Communities & Maximizing Learning 🧠

What are the first steps when learning about angel investing?

“Only allocate money money you’re comfortable never seeing again.“

In the latest episode, co-hosts Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels and Maxine Minter from Co Ventures share insights from their own early investing journeys and share details of those first steps when you’re starting out angel investing.

Cheryl and Maxine talk through what to consider when making your first investments, how important communities are, books to read, and educational courses on offer. Both co-hosts encourage aspiring angel investors to get in touch if you’re starting out on your journey.

LATEST NEWS: Proposed Changes to Aussie Sophisticated Investor Laws 💸

What does does it mean to be a sophisticated investor?

  • In Startup Daily, Cheryl breaks down what it means to be a sophisticated investor in Australia right now in comparison to what it could be with the proposed changes. Cheryl looks at how the US and the UK evaluate early-stage investors - and the huge impact these propsed changes might have, especially for women.

  • Maxine’s LinkedIn post was featured in the LinkedIn Tech Wrap-up for Australia as it outlines the “incredibly problematic” impact these changes could have - especially for those angel investors with real life experience supporting startups.

  • Capital Brief shared insights from Cheryl on the widespread impact these changes could have on investors, startups and economy.

  • The AFR shared more quotes from Cheryl saying “increasing the thresholds was overreaching if it also applied to investors planning to invest in early-stage start-ups or a VC fund“ and how a knowledge pathway could be a better way to check credentials.

More First Cheque Episodes

In this bonus episode, our co-hosts Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter review trends and challenges from 2023. Listen to the episode to learn more about the investing environment for startups, key early-stage founder traits, standout startup industries, and different perspectives leading into 2024.
2023 Reflections episode

Anabel Lippencott Paksoy 🎁

Partner at 43, Anabel invests in pre-seed and pre-product startups. Anabel discusses investing budgets, a founder’s why, pivots, and attracting then retaining top talent.

Elaine Stead 🦄

Partner at M8 Ventures with 100+ personal investments, Elaine shares insights on risk, education, diversity impacting outcomes, questions founders should ask investors, and the honesty investors need with founders.

Rayn Ong 😱

With 100+ personal investments alongside the +$10M Archangel has invested, Rayn is one of the most prolific early investors in Aus. Rayn discusses his first investments, building a portfolio, and the power of information.

Judy Anderson-Firth 🌱

Leader in the ecosystem, Judy is GM at family office Euphemia and discusses supporting start-ups through failure, building a strong network, and connecting portfolio founders.

Dan Gavel 🐑

Director at Black Sheep Capital, Dan transitioned from financial advisory to invest in early-stage startups with a 'Everyone Wins' approach. Dan shares insights on running multiple investment strategies at once and the importance of adapting.

Jessy Wu ⚡

Partner at Afterwork Ventures, Jessy is known for bold and thought-provoking insights on socials. Jessy shares how confidence comes from a strong sense of self-worth and the importance of building a personal investor brand.

Connect with First Cheque co-hosts on LinkedIn

In the latest episode, First Cheque co-hosts encourage aspiring angel investors to reach out for help from their community - including two active investors you already know… Cheryl and Maxine themselves!

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