The Aussie Startup Capital Nerd

Your Team Slide Sucks (Here’s How to Fix It)

Every founder thinks their team slide is fine until an investor glances for five seconds, yawns, and swipes left.

Jul 7 • 

Warwick Donaldson

May 2025

You Probably Have the Wrong Pitch Deck

Your deck isn’t working and it’s not because they didn’t ‘get it.

May 12 • 

Warwick Donaldson

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April 2025

UNSPOKEN: Trump’s Tariffs, Global Chaos & What It Could Mean for Aussie Founders

Trump’s Tariffs, Shaky Markets, and What It All Means for Aussie Founders on the Capital Raise Path

Apr 9 • 

Warwick Donaldson

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March 2025

Unspoken: What Does the EVP × StrongRoom AI News Mean for Founders?

What the headlines didn’t say about StrongRoom AI, EVP, and the troubled $17m raise.

Mar 30 • 

Warwick Donaldson

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The Investor Traction Myth: Why Slow Replies Mean No Interest

Why Founders Mistake Politeness for Progress—and How to Spot Real Investor Interest

Mar 19 • 

Warwick Donaldson

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A Guide to Startup Data Rooms for Founders

Most founders think data rooms are for investors—but they’re actually for you. Here’s how to use them strategically to sharpen your fundraising, avoid…

Mar 11 • 

Warwick Donaldson

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February 2025

The Investor Mindset: Why Rejection is Normal & How to Find the Right Startup Investors

Understanding Investors, Handling Rejection & Finding the Right Fit.

Feb 28 • 

Warwick Donaldson

The Startup Capital Raising Process

The step by step capital raising process that I work through with my clients.

Feb 12 • 

Warwick Donaldson

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The Nerd Invites: Harikesh Pushpapathan on Raising Capital in 2025

The views and insights of prominent investors and leaders.

Feb 4

January 2025

The Nerd's Monthly Market Insights - January 2025

A Founder’s Guide to the Australian Capital Raising Market

Jan 25

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November 2024

Pre-Money vs Post-Money SAFE Notes in Australia: What Founders Need to Know

Avoid Costly Mistakes: Understanding Pre-Money vs Post-Money SAFEs for Australian Founders

Nov 18, 2024 • 

Warwick Donaldson

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So You’ve Missed the 2024 Cap Raise Window… What Now?

Maximise Your Downtime to Build a Winning 2025 Fundraising Strategy

Nov 13, 2024 • 

Warwick Donaldson