The Startup Series | Capital raising exemptions
This article is the fourth article in The Startup Series – a collection of short articles covering key concepts that early-stage companies in Australia establishing a business or raising capital. Australian capital raising exemptions If a company is seeking to raise capital in Australia through an offer of securities, it is critical to consider whether: […]
ReadmoreThe Startup Series | What are shareholders’ agreements and why should my business have one?
This is the third article in The Startup Series – a collection of short articles covering key concepts for early stage companies in Australia that are establishing a business or raising capital. What are shareholders’ agreements and why should my business have one? A shareholders’ agreement is a legally binding contract between some or all […]
ReadmoreThe Startup Series: Ordinary shares vs preference shares – what founders give up and why it matters
This is the second article in The Startup Series – a collection of short articles covering key concepts for early stage companies in Australia that are establishing a business or raising capital. Early considerations for founders When founders talk about ‘giving up equity’, they are usually thinking about dilution. What is often missed is that […]
ReadmoreThe Startup Series | Funding startups with SAFEs: What you need to know
This is the first article in The Startup Series – a collection of short articles covering key concepts for early stage companies in Australia that are establishing a business or raising capital. What are SAFEs? A Simple Agreement for Future Equity, or ‘SAFE’, is an agreement where an investor provides funds to a company in […]
ReadmoreAustralian M&A: A review of 2025 and outlook for 2026
In 2025, Gadens’ Corporate team advised on over 50 M&A transactions totalling more than AUD3.8 billion. This marked an increase on 2024 and reflects the breadth of our involvement across the Australian M&A market throughout the year. In this year’s edition of our Australian M&A review, we examine the key trends and developments that shaped […]
ReadmoreAustralian mid-market M&A: A review of 2024 and outlook for 2025
In 2024, Gadens’ Corporate team achieved remarkable growth, advising on over 50 M&A transactions with a total value more than double that of 2023. This expansion reflects both our growing market presence and the trust our clients place in us to deliver high-value, strategic deals. In our inaugural edition of our M&A review, we reflect […]
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