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We're looking forward to bringing founders, investors and the startup community back together for the next event in our Capital Raising Series 🤑

This time, we're diving into what it takes to raise capital in the back half of 2026 🤑 As the funding landscape continues to evolve, understanding what investors are looking for has never been more important.

Whether you're preparing for your first raise or planning your next funding round, this session is an opportunity to hear directly from experienced investors, ask your questions and connect with others navigating the fundraising journey 🤝

We'd love to see you in the room 😎

VC-Ready: Raising in the Back Half of 2026 | The Capital Raising Series 🤑
📆 Wednesday 22 July
⏰ 12:00PM - 2:00PM
🎟️ Secure your spot via the link https://events.humanitix.com/vc-ready-raising-in-the-back-half-of-2026-or-the-capital-raising-series

Every successful startup begins with a first step ⚪️

The early stages of building can be exciting, but they can also feel uncertain. That's why having the right people around you matters.

At STARTCLUB_BNE, you'll gain practical insights from experienced founders and mentors while joining a community of ambitious entrepreneurs who are building alongside you. It's a space to ask questions, refine ideas and build momentum to take your next step.

Because momentum isn't built alone.

Applications for STARTCLUB_BNE Cohort 6 are now open 🟢 If you're ready to take your startup further, we'd love to have you join us.

Apply now via the link 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOW4NYZzbUNEo555gEkrEIwFNic_eI11wn_MNs5Y0PuggfwQ/viewform

Join us at VC Ready: Raising in the Back Half of 2026 🤑 to hear from Archie Judd, Senior Investor at Salus Ventures, one of Australia's leading venture capital funds investing in critical technologies and national resilience.

Archie brings a unique global perspective to venture investing. Before joining Salus Ventures, he worked with leading European deep tech VC IQ Capital, investing across AI, robotics, cybersecurity and advanced materials. His experience also spans Deloitte's M&A team, where he advised technology founders through acquisitions and private equity transactions 🤝

With an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from King's College London and expertise spanning AI, advanced materials and quantum technologies, Archie understands both the technical innovation driving today's startups and what it takes to secure investment 😎

Whether you're preparing to raise capital this year or looking to better understand what investors expect, this is an opportunity to hear directly from someone actively backing the next generation of high-growth technology companies.

🤑 VC Ready: Raising in the Back Half of 2026
📆 Wednesday 22 July | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
📍 The Precinct
🎟️ Secure your spot via the link https://events.humanitix.com/vc-ready-raising-in-the-back-half-of-2026-or-the-capital-raising-series

The Precinct

If securing investment is on your roadmap for the back half of 2026, now is the time to understand what investors are looking for and how to position your business for success.

Join us for VC Ready: Raising in the Back Half of 2026, the latest session in our Capital Raising Series 🤑

Hear from leading venture capital firms, such as Salus Ventures and more, as they share practical insights into:
💰What they're seeing in the market
💰 How to know if you're VC-ready
💰 What investors expect from founders heading into the end of the year
💰 How to avoid common fundraising pitfalls and strengthen your raise

Whether you're planning to raise before the end of 2026 or preparing for a future round, you'll leave with actionable advice and valuable connections to help move your business forward 🤝

🎟️ Purchase tickets now via the link 🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/vc-ready-raising-in-the-back-half-of-2026-or-the-capital-raising-series

The Precinct

Today, more people are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity to ask for recommendations, compare businesses and make decisions.

So, if someone asks AI who the best startup program, health tech company or creative agency is in your industry... would it mention you? 🤔

In our latest article, Dr Anna Harrison shares why AI visibility is becoming just as important as SEO, what influences whether AI recommends your business and the next step you can take to improve your digital presence.

If you're a founder, marketer or business leader, this is a conversation you can't afford to ignore.

Read the full article via the link 🔗 https://precinctqld.com.au/what-does-ai-say-about-you-when-youre-not-in-the-room/

Founders who get ahead don't wait for the "perfect time"

🟢 They ask questions earlier.
🟢 They validate faster.
🟢 They learn from people who've done it before.
🟢 And they surround themselves with others building alongside them.

If you're ready to move your startup forward, applications for StartClub_BNE Cohort #6 are now open!

Whether you're refining your MVP, testing in market or working towards product-market fit, StartClub is designed to help you build momentum and stay ahead 😎

Apply now through the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOW4NYZzbUNEo555gEkrEIwFNic_eI11wn_MNs5Y0PuggfwQ/viewform

Applications close Fri 17th July @ 5PM

What does AI say about your business when you're not in the room? 👀

AI is quickly becoming the new word of mouth, with tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity influencing who gets discovered and who gets overlooked.

Join us for our next Lunch & Learn 🍽️ with Dr Anna Harrison, Founder RAMMP, for a practical, hands-on session exploring how AI views your business and what you can do to improve your visibility.

🥪 Lunch provided
📅 Wednesday 15 July | 12:00pm – 1:30pm
🎟️ Secure your spot via the link
https://events.humanitix.com/lunch-and-learn-july-2026

Whether you're a founder, business owner or simply curious about how AI is changing discovery, this session will leave you with practical insights you can put to work immediately.

We know there are a million and one financial questions that come with building a business… and probably a few you’ve been avoiding too 🫣

This month’s Office Hours with gives you 1:1 time to get clarity on the financial decisions shaping your next stage of growth.

No fluff. Just practical answers tailored to where you’re at 😎

Spot are limited, book now through the link 🔗 https://calendly.com/the-precinct/precinct-office-hours-with-create-financial?month=2026-06&date=2026-06-03