Government · 1 deal
Tax agency that recently paid Lexaria a $2.6 million rebate
Every published round Australian Tax Office took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland Pacific Metals | Grant | 7 May 2024 | $15.8m | Lead | @AuManufacturing (15 Jul 2024), @AuManufacturing (7 May 2024) |
Companies Australian Tax Office has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland Pacific Metals | 7 May 2024, Grant | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Australian Tax Office, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Australian Tax Office has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Australian Tax Office did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Joyce Ong | National Tax Governance Lead for Private Wealth (former) | Startup Daily |
Stories naming Australian Tax Office. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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