Funding · Australian business guide
Raising Capital for an Australian Company
Plan the offer, disclosure position, valuation, investor rights and closing documents before promises harden into an unworkable round.
Decision path
- 01
Choose the instrument
Compare equity, convertible instruments and debt against the company’s stage and goals.
- 02
Check disclosure
Map Chapter 6D and any exemption against the actual offer and investor cohort.
- 03
Close cleanly
Align the term sheet, approvals, investment documents, cap table and ASIC records.
Selected reading
Get the facts before choosing the document.
These are the strongest starting points for this topic. Use the official sources for the current rule, then scope legal work against your facts.
Primary sources
Source links checked 20 July 2026. Confirm the current rule before acting.
Legal work that may follow
Turn the decision into usable documents and advice.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. The right path depends on the entity, documents and commercial facts.