PinnedAlan JonesinThe M8 blogJoin our new M8 angel syndicateNo obligation to invest, no fee to join, just great opportunities in product-led tech startupsApr 17Apr 17
PinnedAlan JonesinThe M8 blogAnnouncing Hola Health’s AUD4.5M Pre-Series A, led by M8 VenturesToday marks the announcement of our first venture-scale investment, leading a new round of investment for Perth-based on-demand telehealth…Mar 19Mar 19
PinnedAlan JonesinThe M8 blogYou need one of four things to make your startup a candidate for VC investmentYes, there’s just four. No, they’re not easy to achieve but here they are.Nov 25, 20197Nov 25, 20197
PinnedAlan JonesinThe M8 blogWhat’s a SAFE, what’s a convertible note, and are they really better than just selling shares to…Aussie startup founders often ask: should I raise with a convertible note, SAFE or priced equity round? Here’s the answers.Feb 26, 2020Feb 26, 2020
Alan JonesThe Whole Stack Wars are comingThe future of software is plastic — this may be how the story arc of the Software Age ends.Oct 17Oct 17
Alan JonesWhy discovering competitors shouldn’t discourage you as an idea-stage tech founderYou’ve just come up with the next big thing. You’re excited. You’ve mapped out the basic concept, convinced yourself this is the future…Oct 141Oct 141
Alan JonesinThe M8 blogThe secret reason investors say no: they’re just not that into you.Oct 41Oct 41
Alan JonesShould I offer cash or equity to a new cofounder?One of the first big questions that many startup founders face is deciding what to offer a potential cofounder as compensation — cash…Sep 26Sep 26
Alan JonesHow are Australian universities like shopping malls?Possibly the weirdest headline I’ve ever written but here’s how.Sep 131Sep 131