Unlock funding options to grow your business at this practical session for Wyndham’s small business and startups.

Whether you are starting out or investing in growth such as equipment, fleet, or software, funding can be complex. With many options available, it is not always clear which pathway suits your business stage or goals.

This session will demystify the basics and help you identify suitable funding pathways. While it will not cover every detail, you will gain a clearer understanding of where to start and how to move forward with confidence.

Panel of Speakers (This list will be updated as more are confirmed):

Representing Crowdfunding:
Kirstin Hunter - CEO, Birchal

Kirstin Hunter is the Chief Executive Officer of Birchal, Australia’s leading crowdsourced funding platform. Kirstin is an experienced start-up and high-growth business executive with a focus on fintech businesses at the intersection of activism and capitalism: former Managing Director at Techstars Tech Central Sydney Accelerator, co-Founder and former CEO at Future Super, former executive at Brighte, founding chairperson at Ocean Impact Organisation and long-time mentor with Blackbird's Giants and Startmate programs. In her spare time Kirstin is on the board of Morphic Ethical Equities (ASX:MEC), a Vinemaker at Grapevine, a patrolling surf lifesaver and parent to 11 year old Elizabeth.

Representing Debt Equity:
Liz van Zyl, Head of Partnerships at Tractor Ventures

Liz van Zyl is Head of Partnerships at Tractor Ventures, where she works with founders, advisers and ecosystem partners to help growing Australian and New Zealand businesses access flexible, non-dilutive capital. Tractor has provided more than $160 million in debt funding to help almost 260+ growing businesses scale without giving away equity or security.

Representing Grants:
Kristian Anketell, Customer Success Manager at GrantGuru

Important
Due to space restriction, this training is targeted for Wyndham-based businesses only and may be limited to one person per business. Non-Wyndham businesses are welcome to register however if we are fully-booked you may be put on the waitlist. Thanks for your understanding.

Light refreshments will be provided 
We do our best to cater to different dietary requirements and usually have VEG and GF options available.

Photography 
By attending this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in the photos, please speak to our Officer onsite to advise them.

Questions?
Please contact Economic Development Team at business@wyndham.vic.gov.au or phone 9742 8170.