NRN Holdings $67m raising
Advised NRN Holdings Pty Ltd on its $67 million Series A equity, senior debt and convertible note raising including investments from Investible and Virescent.
Venture Capital
Our venture capital specialists draw upon extensive experience across both Australian & international markets in corporate, technology, intellectual property, employment & regulatory law.
Strategic legal advice for Australia’s innovation economy
Whether you're a venture capital fund backing the next wave of innovation or a startup founder building something bold from the ground up, our team delivers the legal clarity and commercial insight you need to move fast and scale with confidence. We partner with investors and entrepreneurs across Australia’s thriving startup ecosystem, offering deep expertise in venture capital transactions, fund formation, and startup lifecycle support.
Why work with Maddocks?
Our venture capital specialists draw upon extensive experience across both Australian and international markets in corporate, technology, intellectual property, employment and regulatory law. Our experts have a thorough understanding of Australia’s startup ecosystem and the evolving investment landscape both locally and abroad. Our team have deep sector experience across technology, health, fintech, sustainability, consumer, retail and property. Serving a diverse client base, including founders, investors, accelerators, and government agencies, we offer a unique vantage point on the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector.
The Venture Capital Team
Our services
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We advise local and international VC funds, family offices and institutional investors. Our focus is on ensuring our clients are protected while enabling deals to close efficiently. We regularly advise investors on:
- Fund formation and structuring (including VCLP and ESVCLP registration)
- Capital raising and investor onboarding
- Portfolio investments – SAFEs, convertible notes, preference shares and equity rounds
- Governance and compliance – AFSL licensing, fiduciary duties and regulatory frameworks
- Exit strategies – IPOs, trade sales and secondary transactions
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We support founders and early stage companies throughout their founder journey. We assist our clients to structure, negotiate and close investment deals that set them up for long-term success. Our team supports founders with:
- Startup structuring and incorporation
- Founder agreements
- Tax registration and compliance, incentives and concessions
- Seed, Series A and later stage fundraising
- Intellectual property protection and licensing
- Employment, contractor and equity incentive arrangements
- Data privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance
- Exit strategies, including IPOs and trade sales
We work closely with clients to ensure legal obligations are met without slowing down innovation or investment momentum.
Our work
Hearables 3D Series A raising
Advised Hearables 3D Pty Ltd on its Series A capital raising with lead investors Significant Capital Venture Investors and Co Act Investors.
Cover Genius Series E Investment
Advised US-based Spark Capital on the USD$100 million Series E funding round into Cover Genius.
Bitkraft Series A Investment in AI Music Startup
Advised Bitkraft on a Series A investment into PopGun Labs (now Splash), an AI music platform providing digital music and technology to the metaverse.
Edge Centres Funding Round with Cloudlink Asia
Advised Edge Centres on its funding round investment from Cloudlink Asia.
XV Capital Investments in Sportable & Intaneous
Advised on XV Capital’s funding round investments into Sportable and Intaneous.
Liquid Instruments Restructure and Series A & B Rounds
Advised Liquid Instruments on restructure and Series A and B funding rounds.
Soul Patts and Leading Edge Data Centres
Advised Soul Patts on its investment in Leading Edge Data Centres.
Series A-II Investment in Aussie Fintech
Advised MassMutual Ventures Southeast Asia LLC in relation to its Series A – II Round Investment in an Australian fintech.
Insights from the Team
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