Investment NSW
Invest NSW, in partnership with Afthonia Pvt. Ltd., offers a six-month accelerator to help Australian fintech, cybersecurity, and green finance startups expand into India with expert guidance and market entry support.
Enteruptors
David Jordan, author and innovation leader, designed the DX Methodology and transformed financial systems globally. With 20+ years in financial services, he advises industries, and governments, and speaks at global conferences on AI-driven decision-making and digital transformation.
Enteruptors transforms the financial middle office with Enterprise Value Planning, tackling inefficiencies in risk, regulation, and strategy. Its DX-Labs drive innovation, helping institutions manage complexity, enhance decision-making, and improve financial outcomes.
Inaam
Arjun Agarwal is the Founder and CEO of Inaam, an Australian Impact Investing fintech, and Portfolio Manager at KPMG High Growth Ventures. He is also a TEDx Speaker and a globally recognized entrepreneur and leader.
Inaam, an Australian impact investing fintech in the BFSI sector, aims to reinvent investing for positive global change. They are SMEs with Pre-Seed funding and a manpower of 1-10 persons.
Footprint Lab
Janet Salem and Dr. Tim Baynes, co-founders of FootprintLab, integrate sustainability into finance. With decades of UN, CSIRO, and academic expertise, they drive innovation in sustainability, carbon accounting, and fintech solutions.
FootprintLab integrates carbon, land, and biodiversity data into financial workflows, helping the finance sector assess climate risks. As a commercial arm of leading universities, it drives transparency for sustainable investment and economic decisions.
Cyberstash
Loris Minassian, a cybersecurity leader, has defended over 100 organizations against evolving threats. With experience at Cisco, Earthwave, and NTT Security, he brings deep expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security innovation.
At CyberStash, Loris redefines Managed Detection and Response (MDR) by integrating advanced protection, threat hunting, and incident response. His approach sets new industry standards, ensuring businesses stay ahead of cyber threats in an evolving digital landscape.
Wholesale Investor
Wholesale Investor was founded by Steve Torso with a vision to revolutionize capital raising and venture investment. With a 16-year track record, it has established itself as a leading provider of investment solutions, backed by LSE-listed Investec, BMYG, INP Capital, Gowings, and Patagorang.
Through CapitalHQ™, Wholesale Investor connects startups, scaleups, and funds with investors. Using AI/ML-driven matchmaking, it provides direct access to over 200,000 investors, including angels, VCs, and family offices.
Go Mist
Mist is an app designed to simplify the international student experience by integrating financial management and lifestyle solutions. Launching in Australia, it offers budgeting tools, housing info, local discounts, and essential services like bank accounts and mobile plans.
Mist transforms student life by streamlining study preparation and daily essentials. With plans to expand globally, it tailors services to regional needs, leveraging university partnerships, digital marketing, and student events for growth.
ViCyber
ViCyber was founded by Dr. Aastha Gupta to make cybersecurity simple and affordable for all businesses. Supported by the Australian and NSW Governments, it leverages AI-driven assessments to enhance cyber resilience and protect organizations from financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.
ViCyber provides cyber health checks, compliance assessments, and security support. Using automation, it identifies vulnerabilities, ensures compliance, and offers tailored solutions. Partnered with key industry bodies, it is expanding in India to strengthen global cybersecurity.
RackCorp
Lawrence Michael, CEO of RackCorp, leads its global expansion across 34 data centers in 16 countries. Committed to secure, high-performance cloud solutions, he focuses on supporting businesses of all sizes while ensuring top-tier security and client satisfaction.
RackCorp, an Australian-owned cloud provider, operates 34 data centers in 16 countries. Specializing in secure, high-performance hosting, it serves enterprises and governments with its OneStack platform and sovereign AI solution, RackCorp.ai, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
Accelerator Program
The Accelerator Program is a six-month initiative designed to help scaleups expand their businesses in India. It provides participants with strategic guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities to accelerate market entry and business growth. The program supports startups in forging corporate partnerships, collaborating with industry associations and government bodies, and securing funding if needed. Through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions, it equips entrepreneurs with the tools necessary for successful expansion and long-term growth in the Indian market.
Startups gain client connections, B2B links, and knowledge sessions. Workshops, mentorship, and consultations help build tailored go-to-market strategies for the Indian market.
Go-to-Market strategies
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Startups gain credibility and market presence through structured PR efforts, media exposure, interviews, and news features.
PR Visibilty
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Startups receive investor conversations, sensitization to India’s investment landscape, and connections with relevant investors for tailored discussions.
Access to Capital
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Startups receive advisory services on India’s legal, statutory, and regulatory landscape to mitigate risks, strategize market entry, build partnerships, and boost investor confidence.
Legal & regulatory
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Startups gain access to key ecosystem players like banks, investors, regulators, and tech providers, building a robust network for expansion and sustainability.
Ecosystem Parnters & Networking
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Startups build media relationships, gain publicity, and enhance brand credibility through PR efforts like press releases, interviews, and thought leadership articles.
Brand communication & Media
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The program encourages startup collaborations, enabling synergies with fintech, insurtech, and cybersecurity firms to enhance products and expand market reach.
Portfolio Synergies
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Eight expert sessions help startups adapt products and tech for the Indian market, addressing local needs, regulations, and cultural nuances.
Expert Sessions
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Six-month expert consultations help startups build scalable models, expansion plans, and growth strategies, covering diversification, segmentation, pricing, and customer acquisition.
Strategy & Operations
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