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Every published round Andrew Banks took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlyster | Seed | 12 Mar 2019 | $5m | Participant | Startup Daily, SmartCompany | |
| Lyre's | Accelerator | 24 Jun 2019 | - | Participant | Startup Daily, SmartCompany |
Companies Andrew Banks has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyre's | 24 Jun 2019, Accelerator | 1 | 0 | |
| Shortlyster | 12 Mar 2019, Seed | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Andrew Banks, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Andrew Banks has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Andrew Banks did.
Stories naming Andrew Banks. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
A look back at iCapsulate, whose record $2.5 million Shark Tank Australia offer from Andrew Banks collapsed in due diligence, and which was in administration within 14 months of airing.
Plastiq.it, a cashback rewards startup co-founded by Andrew Banks, closed its $400,000 equity crowdfunding offer ahead of schedule, valuing the business at $12.9 million after an earlier $1.15 million raise.
A daily roundup reporting the industry body ACS buying ADMA's data-marketing associations, Rhinohide's completed crowdfunding raise plus a new campaign, tech firms backing climate protests, and Peloton's planned float.
Perth 4x4 accessories maker Rhinohide, earlier backed after its Shark Tank appearance, ran an equity crowdfunding offer that reached its $500,000 maximum, then a second tranche, having previously raised a Series A.
Profile of alcohol-free spirits maker Lyre's, founded by Mark Livings, now backed by Andrew Banks with distribution via Dan Murphy's, BoozeBud and Proof Drinks, and a larger raise in progress.
The hiring platform has secured a five-million-dollar round led by Deepbridge Capital, with backing from Andrew Banks and Tink Taylor, alongside background on the founders and investors.
Recruitment technology firm Shortlyster has raised $5 million in seed funding led by UK fund Deepbridge Capital, with participation from Andrew Banks and Tink Taylor, to grow market share and expand internationally.
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