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FEAR & GREED | Business News

Sunday feature: Inside the fickle world of startup investing

Mar 22, 2025
14:48

Guest: Michele Romanow, co-founder of ClearCo

Original air date: October 4, 2021

Original description: Michele Romanow started her first business after uni, was a 'Dragon' on Dragon's Den at 28yo and founded what is now the world's largest e-commerce investor before turning 30. Clearco has invested more than $2.5b in startups around the globe and is now launching its unique A.I. model in Australia, with an initial $100m up for grabs.

Update: A couple of years ago ClearCo withdrew from international operations including Australia after being hit hard by a downturn in the tech startup space. This interview is a reflection of the optimism of 2021, and what an investor looks for in a startup.

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