Investors venture into a wider world

Article Abstract:

Joe Skrzynski and Bill Ferris are founding directors of Australian Mezzanine Investments, a venture capital company. Both directors are planning to establish a $300 to $400 million management buyout fund in partnership with Castle Harlan, a New York venture capital company. Since 1988, Skrzynski and Ferris have established four investment funds, made 25 investments, and raised $204 million from institutional investors.

United States, Australia, Offices of Bank Holding Companies, Bank holding companies, Investment Holding Companies, Statistical Data Included, Financial services industry, Financial services, Contracts, Australian Mezzanine Investments, Ferris, Bill, Skrzynski, Joe, Castle Harlan Inc.

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Matchmakers go full steam ahead into a confused market

Article Abstract:

Australian matchmakers are beginning to see downturns in profits due to the extensive costs of preparing small businesses for investors. In their role to find investors for small-sized firms, matchmakers face companies that are reluctant to pay for restructuring in addition to the fees charged for registration, auditing and sponsorship. The reluctance is slowing deals.

Economic aspects, Small business investment companies

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$136m for the taking

Article Abstract:

Some 18 venture capitalists have applied to the Australian Federal Government for a share of the $136 million venture capital put up by the government as part of its innovation investment fund.

Open-End Investment Funds, Investment Funds & Trusts, HOLDING AND OTHER INVESTMENT OFFICES, Economic policy, Public investments, Venture capital

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