Open the Pod Bay DoorsE118 - Matthew Koertge, Telstra Ventures
Matthew Koertge, Managing Director of Telstra Ventures, is an unsung hero of the Venture Capital industry with a portfolio including 78 investments, 28 liquidity events, 12 unicorns, and a staff of 19 globally. He is a passionate and dynamic advocate for the startup industry, where he has been active since 1998. Prior to starting at Telstra Ventures in 2011, Matthew worked across a variety of industries including positions at Accede Capital Venture Partners, Deutsche Bank, Macquarie Group, and Fujitsu.
In his chat with Ian, Matthew discusses:
- The GP LP structure of Telstra Ventures and why it works
- Telstra Ventures operating as a thematic investor
- The Telstra customer network and why it is an asset for Telstra Ventures
- The growth of the Australian startup ecosystem over the past 10 years
- The existence and future of secondary markets
- Australia’s venture capital market in comparison to other countries globally
...and more!
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