Company
Every published round IG 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.
Companies IG has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No portfolio companies recorded yet. | ||||
Fund closes reported for IG, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies IG has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal IG did.
| Company | Bought by | Kind | Announced | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No portfolio company of IG is recorded as having been acquired. | ||||
Companies IG acquired or merged with, per published coverage. Buying a company is not investing in one: nothing here counts in the deals column.
| Company | Kind | Announced | Price | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Reserve | Acquisition | 20 Sep 2025 | $86.8m | Fintech News Australia, Australian FinTech |
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Macklin | Managing Director of Asia Pacific & Middle East | Australian FinTech |
| Kyle Rodda | Market Analyst (former) | Startup Daily |
Stories naming IG. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Fintech investment in Australia rebounded in H1 2026 on large deals, including two crypto acquisitions, while the government unveiled a Financial Innovation Strategy and a new industry map counted 800 fintechs.
IG Group has announced a deal to buy Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve in a transaction valuing the business at A$178 million, with completion expected in early 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
Brisbane VC Sprint Ventures has invested in business news streamer ausbiz, whose Series A+ raise continues; the company also added a new Head of Product and an extra market commentator to its on-air desk.