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For years, Australia's best early-stage VC funds have been locked behind $250K minimums, accessible only to institutions and family offices. Today, we're changing that. The VentureCrowd Investment Trust (Aura Venture Fund III) opens access to Aura Group's top-quartile VC strategy to wholesale investors from $10,000. What makes this one different: → Top-quartile pedigree. Aura Group has delivered a 2.4x gross MOIC since 2013, with $40M returned to investors and a top-quartile ranking from Carta (Q3 2025). → Seed-stage B2B SaaS and AI across ANZ, the highest-conviction theme in venture right now. → Your capital works from day one. 100% deployed into the Aura Private Credit Income Fund (9.45% p.a.* annualised since inception, zero capital losses in 8+ years). If you've ever wanted exposure to Australia's next generation of tech companies but couldn't justify a $250K commitment, this is for you. This raise will open on Tuesday 19th May with a strictly limited allocation. To secure yours, register your interest via the link below. Register your interest → link in bio! #VentureCrowd #PrivateMarkets #VentureCapital #InvestmentOpportunity #WholesaleInvestors #AuraVentures *Always consider the offer document before investing. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. AFSL 503381.

300 startups a year. 36 make it to deal screening. 18 make it through. That's the Sydney Angels filter and it's the reason every company that enters the SASF3 portfolio has been stress-tested from every angle. As Investment Committee Member Richard Shepherd describes it, the due diligence process brings together a syndicate of 10+ members spanning accounting, marketing, intellectual property, technology and more. A diversity of skills. A diversity of views. A bit like an A-Team. It's not one person making a call. It's a collective of experienced investors, each with deep domain expertise making sure no stone is left unturned before a single dollar is deployed. That's the rigour behind SASF3. And it's exactly what gives investors confidence in every company inside the fund. Want to hear more about how it works? Join us at our live investor webinar on 21st April at 12PM AEST, where our team will walk you through the fund, the process, and the portfolio. 📅 Tuesday 21st April, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM AEST Register for the webinar 🔗 link in bio! Allocations are limited. If you're considering early-stage investing before final close, now is the time. 🔗 Register your interest, link in bio! #SydneyAngels #SASF3 #VentureCapital #PrivateMarkets #DueDiligence #EarlyStageInvesting All investments carry risk and returns are not guaranteed. This is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Please read the offer document and seek professional advice before investing. Issued by VentureCrowd SASF3 Pty Ltd (ACN 665 874 420), CAR 1313960 of VentureCrowd Pty Ltd (ACN 166 598 849), under AFSL 503381.

What if the biggest risk in investing isn't going into private markets, it's staying out of them? Sydney Angels Investment Committee Member Adrian Bunter puts it simply: make one or two bets and yes, it's high risk. Play the asset class, make 25 bets: it's a very different story. That's the philosophy behind Sydney Angels Sidecar Fund 3. A diversified portfolio of 25–35 curated, rigorously vetted early-stage companies designed to give sophisticated investors meaningful exposure to private markets without the concentration risk of backing a single company. We've seen companies go from small startup to 5x, 7x returns. Not in decades but in five to seven years. Allocations are limited. If you're considering early-stage investing before final close, now is the time. 🔗 Register your interest → https://bit.ly/3QcLBmL Want to learn more? Join us for our live investor webinar on Tuesday 21st April at 12PM AEST where our team will be walking through the fund, the portfolio, and answering your questions live. 📅 Tuesday 21st April, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM AEST 🔗 Register using the link in bio! #SydneyAngels #SASF3 #PrivateMarkets #VentureCapital #EarlyStageInvesting #Diversification All investments carry risk and returns are not guaranteed. This is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Please read the offer document and seek professional advice before investing. Issued by VentureCrowd SASF3 Pty Ltd (ACN 665 874 420), CAR 1313960 of VentureCrowd Pty Ltd (ACN 166 598 849), under AFSL 503381.

The Gold Coast property market is one of Australia's strongest performers and the Gold Coast Secured Credit Fund is built to take advantage of it. We're offering wholesale investors the opportunity to participate in a short-duration private credit investment targeting 20% p.a., secured by a second registered mortgage over Cumulus Grand Villas: 59 architecturally designed luxury Grand Villas currently under construction at Carrara, QLD. Carrara's median price rose approximately 17% between 2023 and 2024, underpinned by ongoing population growth and major infrastructure investment across South-East Queensland. The fundamentals behind this project are compelling: → 20% p.a. target return, paid on maturity → 18-month term → Second registered mortgage security → $105.55M forecast gross sales revenue → $15.78M forecast development profit, downside protection ahead of equity → Peak debt LVR of 64.3% → Minimum investment $10,000 Construction is already underway. Civil works are complete and Stage 1 dwelling construction has commenced. Stage 1 settlements are forecast for December 2026. Expression of interest is now open. Register your interest via the link in bio to secure your allocation. Want to understand exactly how this fund works before you invest? Join us for a live investor briefing where our team will walk through the structure, the project, and answer your questions in real time. 📅 Tuesday 31 March 2026 🕐 11:30 AM AEST / 12:30 PM AEDT Link in bio! #VentureCrowd #PropertyInvestment #Carrara #GoldCoast #InvestmentOpportunity *Always consider the offer document before investing. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. AFSL 503381.

🚀 From momentum to execution, SASF3 continues to deploy Since launching Sydney Angels Sidecar Fund 3, the focus has been clear: move efficiently from capital raising to disciplined deployment into high-quality early-stage opportunities. And we're pleased to share that SASF3 has invested in CrossCourtAI, an AI-enabled real estate investment platform automating deal screening, analysis, and asset management workflows for property and private credit investors. With strong early traction already established, CrossCourtAI has now been selected into the Startmate Summer '26 Accelerator, providing further third-party validation of the team and the opportunity. Congratulations to Sai Naicker, James Oliver and Randula Ariyawanse, we're proud to back you on this next step. As the Sydney Angels Sidecar Fund 3 enters its final tranche, we’re hosting a private investor event in Sydney on 5 March to share: 👏 Recent portfolio additions 👏 The active investment pipeline 👏 How SASF3 is being positioned as it approaches final allocation You'll hear directly from the founders behind some of Sydney Angels Sidecar Fund portfolio companies from the current and previous funds, including: Sai Naicker, Co-Founder & CEO of CrossCourtAI; Arjun (AJ) Singh), Co-Founder & CEO of ezyCollect by Sidetrade; and Daniel L., CEO & Co-Founder of Mary Technology. This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with the operators building these companies and the investors backing them. 📅 Date: Thursday, 5 March ⏰ Time: 6:00pm AEDT 📍 Venue: Sydney CBD (exact location shared with approved attendees) 🍷 Food and drinks provided Register your interest to attend 👉 link in bio #SydneyAngels #SidecarFund3 #EarlyStageInvesting *All investments carry risk and returns are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. This is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Please read the offer document and seek professional advice before investing. Issued by VentureCrowd SASF3 Pty Ltd (ACN 665 874 420), CAR 1313960 of VentureCrowd Pty Ltd (ACN 166 598 849), under AFSL 503381.

How leading syndicates actually operate at scale At a certain point, running a syndicate stops being about effort and starts being about infrastructure. That point usually arrives after a few deals, when volume increases, expectations rise, and the margin for error shrinks. This is where Smarter Syndicates separate themselves. They don’t improvise at scale. They operate through repeatable systems designed specifically for private capital. In practice, that looks like: → structured investment vehicles from day one → consistent investor onboarding and compliance → centralised communications and reporting → clear processes that hold up across multiple raises And critically, they plan beyond the first close. This end-to-end operating model is already standard for leading syndicates across venture, property, and private credit. It’s also already in use. Syndicates on VentureCrowd have run tens of millions of dollars across 87 raises into 45 companies, with experienced leads returning to run deal after deal, regardless of asset class. That repeat use is the clearest signal that the system works. See how professional syndicates operate in practice. Book a Tech Demo 👉 link in bio! #Syndicate #PrivateMarkets #Investing #VentureCapital

Private markets were once the domain of institutions. Large investments, limited access, closed networks. Today, that landscape has changed. Investors can now access venture capital, private equity, infrastructure, and private credit in ways that simply weren’t possible five years ago; building diversified, all-weather portfolios designed to deliver returns across market cycles. To understand how sophisticated investors are navigating this new world, we sat down with Charlie Viola, Founding Partner of Viola Private Wealth ($3B+ AUM). He explains why Viola allocates up to 45% of client portfolios to private markets and how these opportunities are reshaping high-net-worth investing. Watch the full video on our youtube. If you want to go deeper, join us this Thursday at: Private Markets Showcase: Where the Next Decade of Returns Is Being Built Today Daniel Kelly, CFA, CIO at Viola Private Wealth, will join the panel to share how private market strategies are implemented in practice. If you have questions about Viola’s allocation approach, this is your chance to get them answered. We’ll also be joined by an experienced panel including Steven Maarbani (Founder & CEO, VentureCrowd), Eric Chan (Co-Founder & MD, Aura Group), and Daniel Choo, CFA (Head of Multi-Asset Strategies, Betashares) — bringing together venture, multi-asset, and wealth allocation perspectives in one room. 📅 Thursday, 26 February 2026 ⏰ 6:00PM – 9:00PM AEDT 📍 Sydney (venue shared upon approval) 🍷 Food and drinks provided Tickets are almost sold out. Don’t miss your chance. Register now 👉 link in bio! #VentureCrowd #PrivateMarkets #VentureCapital #Investing #Showcase *Always consider the offer document before investing. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. AFSL 503381.

“The market reset has coincided with the start of an AI platform cycle, creating a rare window in private markets where valuations are rational and early ownership can drive outsized returns.” — Eric Chan, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Aura Group As the AI cycle accelerates and valuations reset, disciplined early-stage investing is becoming increasingly important for long-term outcomes. Understanding where ownership is established and how capital is deployed, matters more than ever. That’s exactly why we’re pleased to welcome Eric Chan, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Aura Group, to the VentureCrowd Private Markets Showcase: Where the Next Decade of Returns Is Being Built Today. Eric co-founded Aura Group, an alternative investment firm with $1.4B in funds under management and advice across APAC. He leads Aura’s venture capital strategy, backing ambitious technology founders across Australia and New Zealand from pre-seed through Series A. At the Showcase, Eric will share how investors are navigating the current cycle, why this reset may represent a compelling entry point, and how early ownership can shape long-term private market returns. 📅 26 February 2026 | 6:00PM AEDT 📍 Exclusive Sydney location 🍷 Food and drinks provided If early access and long-term value creation are on your radar, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 🔗 Register to attend: link in bio #VentureCrowd #PrivateMarkets #VentureCapital #Investing #Showcase

AI is changing how professional syndicates operate. DIY works for one deal. But as your network expands, tracking investor engagement becomes harder. Who’s ready? Who needs a follow-up? Who’s gone quiet? At scale, the challenge isn’t deal flow. It’s knowing where to focus. Smarter Syndicates introduces AI-powered CRM built specifically for private capital. That means: → Instant insights into your investor base → Engagement scoring to identify high-intent capital → Intelligent follow-ups generated automatically → Agentic email sequences that adapt to behaviour → Real-time performance visibility across every raise No spreadsheets. No manual chasing. No guessing who to prioritise. Instead of reacting, you operate with intelligence. Because at scale, the advantage isn’t effort. It’s clarity. See how AI-powered syndication works in practice. Book a Tech Demo 👉 link in bio!

“The growth of the private markets is such a fundamental shift in the investment landscape that it cannot be ignored.” — Daniel Choo, CFA, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies, Betashares Private assets are no longer peripheral. They are becoming an increasingly important consideration in how portfolios are constructed, diversified, and positioned for long-term outcomes. That shift is already playing out at firms like BetaShares, one of Australia’s fastest-growing investment managers, as asset allocation frameworks evolve to reflect the growing role of private markets. That’s why we’re pleased to welcome Daniel Choo, CFA, Head of Multi-Asset Investments at Betashares, to the Private Markets Showcase: Where the Next Decade of Returns Is Being Built Today as a speaker. Daniel is responsible for asset allocation and portfolio construction across multi-asset portfolios and has been allocating to private markets within institutional strategies for over a decade. His experience spans both public and private markets, where allocation decisions are evolving fastest. At the Showcase, Daniel will share how experienced investors are thinking about private markets within diversified portfolios, what’s changing in asset allocation frameworks, and how these shifts are influencing long-term investment outcomes. 📅 26th February 2026 | 6:00PM AEDT 📍 Exclusive Sydney location 🍷 Food and drinks provided If portfolio construction is top of mind, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Register to attend 🔗 link bio! #PrivateMarkets #AlternativeAssets #VentureCapital #WholesaleInvestors #InvestorShowcase #VentureCrowd

Introducing Smarter Syndicates. The operating system for professional syndicates. Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about why syndicates struggle to scale. The problem was never deal flow. It was never effort. It was infrastructure. For years, VentureCrowd has been running syndicates. Working with dozens of Syndicate Leads. Supporting hundreds of deals. Delivering real outcomes, including multiple successful exits. Now, we’re taking that proven Syndicates product to the next level. This is your first look at Smarter Syndicates. A next-generation, enterprise-grade syndication platform built on years of real private capital operations and powered by advanced digital tools and proprietary AI. Smarter Syndicates is designed to help Syndicate Leads do the jobs that actually matter: → Launch compliant investment vehicles in minutes → Digitally onboard investors with built-in KYC, wholesale verification, and compliance → Manage capital, communications, and reporting in one place → Run clean, professional deals from first close through to exit → Scale deal flow without building a back office This is the evolution of a Syndicate platform that has already managed tens of millions of dollars across almost 100 syndicate raises, with experienced leads returning to run deal after deal, and a track record that includes investments delivering up to 600% ROI for investors. Modern syndication. Automated. Built for scale. See how professional syndicates operate in practice. Book a Tech Demo today 👉 https://bit.ly/4bTlzhv #Syndicate #PrivateMarkets #Investing #VentureCapital *Always consider the offer document before investing. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. AFSL 503381.

The way syndicates run is about to change. Over the years, private markets have changed significantly. → Deals move faster. → Expectations are higher. → Investors and founders expect more structure, more clarity, and more professionalism. But the way syndicates are run has largely stayed the same. → Informal processes. → Manual coordination. → Tools that were never designed for how private capital actually operates today. At VentureCrowd, we have spent many years running syndicates at scale. Working alongside dozens of Syndicate Leads. Supporting hundreds of deals. Delivering successful exits, with returns of up to 600 percent for investors. We have seen first-hand where friction appears, why it persists, and how it compounds over time. Now, that experience is being built into something new. A next-generation syndication platform, shaped by years of real deal flow, real investors, and real outcomes. Designed to help Syndicate Leads run professional investment vehicles, close faster, and scale with confidence. This is not theory. It is the next evolution of something we have been doing successfully for years. More soon, watch this space! #Syndicates #PrivateMarkets #Investing #VentureCapital #CapitalRaising #VentureCrowd