general partner

Nicholas has an extensive background in business management and in the provision of investment banking services. He has a Bachelor of Science (Business) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Business Management and Law).

Nicholas also has considerable business development and property investment experience including a period as CEO of RE/MAX Australia. He was the first Australian appointed as an Advisory Board member of RE/MAX International and was responsible for overseeing the growth and development of the Asia Pacific region.

Most recently, Nicholas was the primary executive, representing the lead sponsor, in the establishment of a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Blockchain to secure $50 million in Federal funding from Universities, government and industry partners including RMIT, Macquarie University, Queensland University of Technology, Swinburne University and Data 61 (CSIRO).

Alan is an experienced management executive, corporate adviser, venture capitalist and company analyst with over 35 years’ experience. He has a proven track record of working with start-up ventures, raising venture capital, developing business plans and performing due diligence.

He has held board positions on several regulated entities including a registered Pooled Development Fund, a registered General Insurance Company, and a Licensed Security Dealer. He has an Advanced Diploma in Management and Diplomas in Business Administration, Education, and Teaching.

He has worked collaboratively with stockbrokers and private equity firms to sub-underwrite several IPOs and most recently with the Brisbane Angels to raise early-stage venture capital. He has provided strategic advice to the boards of several ASX public listed including the development of strategic marketing plans.