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Feature on tech startups thriving outside Australian capitals, recording Cauldron's seed raise and government backing, with views from investors and founders at regional companies.
Founder, Horizons Ventures · angel in 1 deal
Every published round Li Ka-shing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Ingredients | Series A | 20 Oct 2022 | $45m | Participant | @AuManufacturing (25 Sep 2025), @AuManufacturing (13 Aug 2025), @AuManufacturing (12 Nov 2024), @AuManufacturing (31 Oct 2023), Forbes Australia, SmartCompany (18 Oct 2023), AgFunderNews (25 Jul 2023), Techboard, AgFunderNews (20 Oct 2022), Startup Daily, SmartCompany (20 Oct 2022), TechCrunch Australia |
Companies Li Ka-shing has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Ingredients | Brews sustainable and animal-free fats and oils for alternative protein products | 20 Oct 2022, Series A | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Li Ka-shing, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Li Ka-shing has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Li Ka-shing did.
Stories naming Li Ka-shing. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Feature on tech startups thriving outside Australian capitals, recording Cauldron's seed raise and government backing, with views from investors and founders at regional companies.
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