Recent content by pythagoras

I'm only 37, i suppose i have a couple years left to gather the funds, or be appointed MD of a fund. :-)

Well firstly, i didn't wish to presume to much; thus asking [a] question(s). I had a look at the investor list, and couldn't find a single attached fund that i could then invest into. Maybe it was magical [read wishful] thinking, that if i contacted the business some one may be kind enough to...

I see your point about $10m vs my $1k. There just seems to be a major advantage for foreign investors into startups getting on the ground level. This particular business has been 'forecast' to be worth several billion by 2028-2030, due to its already in-place global partnerships and the...

From that perspective, it makes sense. I suppose i may have to wait for 2nd-3rd round which by then will probably be listed on the ASX; and of course at a higher value. Thank you.

Hi Folks, Does any one have insights into why a [private, not publicly listed or traded) business would decline an individual investor (with $1,000 to invest), yet accept investments from the likes of: - Sequoia Capital China; - Horizons Ventures; and - Main Sequence Ventures just to name a...

Hi folks, you make good points, and I agree with you, if, however, the criterion is rightly met. I believe we tend to forget that "correlation does not prove causality", and therefore even a though a business is doing very well it does not necessarily mean due to the whole efforts of let's say...

Thanks Dona, I'm definitely in it for the long haul,however, I still have a concern with 'employee benefits schemes' which seems like enrichment not truly earned. Although it be seen as 'common practice' it doesn't make it right. The bar seems quite low for KMP (key management positions) to get...

Hi VC, Thank you for your indepth answer to my inquiry, I appreciate it. It has given me another perspective and understanding in-which to value a businesses method(s) to build and grow. Kind regards, Py

Hi folks, Before i begin, please don't mistake me for being cynical, rather see me as exploring while i learn more about this world of business. The past couple of weeks I have been attempting to find the ins-and-outs of why a business is structured not to pay dividends, but rather lucrative...

I have an active interest (3rd investment i made) in this business. I believe they will do good works in the space.

Hi joeno, thank you for your insights. I still haven't been able to find a clear way to access the market anyway. I use Commsec and there is no Indian Markets listed. Probably best that i hold off for now, until i gain more experience and the factors you shared are eliminated. Kind regards, Py

Hi Value Collector, although the 'deal' is, on the face of it, quite good, however, for existing 'non institutional' investors for every 7.5 shares held you get an option to purchase 1 share for .36c. Compare this with other classes of investors who get the .36c just for investing. Then there...

Hi Folks, I'm new to investing (2 weeks), and one of the businesses I have research and invested in seem to value 'Institutional investors' more so than 'retail investors', even though the equity that is being raised is similar in scale and, purpose is the same. Now, the business in question...

Hi Value Collector, the standard Commsec account doesn't, and the International trading account attracts allot of fees and also doesn't provide access to the Indian market. Kind regards, Py

G'day folks, I'm new to investing (since Friday last week). My main goal is long term investment, however, my starting cash is quite low and already used up in 2x ASX ETFs and 2x Aussie businesses that do not pay dividends. I am currently using Commsec as a platform to invest. Any one have...