Founder, Cheek Media
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | Cheek Media | Startup Daily, AFR Technology |
Stories naming Hannah Ferguson. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Sexual wellness company Normal is seeking outside capital for the first time via equity crowdfunding platform Birchal, having funded itself since 2021; its chief executive cites investor stigma as a barrier to venture capital.
AFR's Media & Marketing section roundup: Joe Aston's Rampart has raised $2.3m from five backers and TEG has locked in roughly $100m of fresh bank debt, alongside media policy, court and personality stories.
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