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 JonesEverybody learns to pitch at Pitch Club(That’s the first rule of Pitch Club. The other rule is: everybody talks about Pitch Club).Jun 18Jun 18
Alan JonesLearning to just be with my kidWhen my kid was sick in hospital, it taught me to just try to share his experience and help him feel less alone.Jun 11Jun 11
Alan JonesThe Art of Startup Financial Modelling: fiction meets financeQ: A potential seed investor has asked us for a financial forecast for the next three years. I don’t currently have a financial forecast…Jun 39Jun 39
Alan JonesDo Australians want to be protected from investing in startups?TL;DR: a majority of Australians would support dropping the financial limitations on startup investors, in favour of an easily accessible…May 11May 11
Alan JonesPay it back to the Sunrise crew todayTake a moment to thank someone who works for Blackbird Ventures or Startmate today because if you were at Sunrise, I think you’ll agree…May 3May 3
Alan JonesA Tale of Two Bowen TechniquesIn our little corner of the world, two very different Bowen Techniques arose in two different industries. One changed an industry, its…Apr 19Apr 19