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Advance VC

Advance VC is Australia's first dedicated fund-of-funds focused on venture capital secondaries, buying LP and GP stakes in existing Australian VC funds to give investors liquidity. Founded in 2024 by Max Kausman and based in Melbourne, it has raised toward an A$15 million fund with LaunchVic support.

Sector
Venture capital secondaries / fund of funds
Business model
Venture fund
Founders
Max Kausman
Headquarters
Melbourne
Markets
Australia

Sources: advancevc.com, launchvic.org

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We've had like over the last, since 2022, quite a few funds, Second Quarter, Advance VC, and a few others have stepped into market to start to play in that space.”
Maxine MinterFounder & General Partner, Co Ventures First Cheque · How to Think About Equity as a Startup E… · 39:33 ▶

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