We’re mixing it up this Meetup! Engage and learn more with each of our speakers by joining concurrent Roundtable-style sessions as you discuss funding strategies, suitability of each type of funding at various stages of your company’s growth, and ways to approach them. 

Meet the Speakers:

🌱Kirsten Bernhardt, Investment Manager of Artesian Venture Capital. Artesian is a full-stack VC firm that capitalizes on the unique pipeline advantages offered by our extensive regional and global networks to identify and invest in the most promising startups across our key sectors. Artesian is partnered with the WA Government as part of the $45 million WA Venture Capital Initiative.

🌱Matt Macfarlane, Founder of m15e Ventures, Non-executive Director of AgriFutures. In 2009, Matt co-founded Yuuwa Capital LP, a A$40m Venture Capital fund and led the IT investments of the fund (incl. Agworld, icetana). He has invested over $1m of his own cash into more than 25 Australian startups as an angel investor.

🌱Tash Teakle, Managing Director and Founder of AgriStart. Tash is an experienced researcher, facilitator, grant writer, director and innovation specialist with a passion for sustainable primary industries and new technology. AgriStart enables businesses to innovate and grow faster, specialising in agrifood and agtech innovation programs such as HARVEST.

🌱Amy Carter-James, CEO of Raaise. Raaise is the ultimate fundraising copilot for startups driving planet-positive solutions. From climate innovation to sustainable impact, we provide everything you need to raise smarter and faster—without the grind. No commissions, no wasted time—just powerful tools to streamline your fundraising and maximize your chances of success.

Facilitated by: Jolien Paalman, Principal and Ming Fung Chua, Associate of Beanstalk AgTech

This event offers a chance to connect with industry leaders and potential collaborators while exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation.