Birchal
Overview
Birchal is an Australian equity crowdfunding platform that connects startups and small businesses with potential investors. Founded in 2017, Birchal has facilitated over 300 successful campaigns, raising approximately $218 million and engaging more than 130,000 investors. The platform is licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to offer equity in eligible unlisted public or private companies to both retail and wholesale investors under the crowdsourced funding regime introduced in 2017. Birchal's investment focus spans various sectors, including technology, consumer goods, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, retail, media, entertainment, education, financial services, agriculture, manufacturing, transport, logistics, and tourism. The platform supports companies at different stages of development, from seed and early-stage ventures to growth, late-stage, and pre-IPO businesses. Investment opportunities typically range from a minimum of $50 to a maximum of $500,000, catering to a wide range of investors. In April 2022, Birchal offered its own shares on its platform, reaching the maximum funding target of AU$3 million in just over an hour, with almost 600 investors participating. This milestone underscores Birchal's significant role in the Australian crowdfunding landscape and its commitment to empowering businesses and investors alike.
Investment Focus
- Eligible unlisted public or private companies seeking equity funding
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Birchal invest in?
Birchal invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Media, and is based in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. Birchal is listed as a other in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Birchal invest at?
Birchal backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 50 - 500K.
Which regions does Birchal invest in?
Birchal invests across Australia.
Who are the partners at Birchal?
Team members listed for Birchal include Kirstin Hunter (Chief Executive Officer) and Brad Roc (CTO).
What companies has Birchal invested in?
Birchal's portfolio includes Wosup, Pulsatile Innovations, Reckless Brewing Co, Jupyter, Unyoked, Volt Solar Tile, Benzina Zero and Skyportz (Aust).
How do I contact Birchal?
Birchal's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
