Venture Debt: An introduction to the asset class by Benjamin Dunphy from January Capital

In today’s episode, we sit down with Benjamin Dunphy from January Capital to talk all things Venture Debt. The asset class is not well understood in Australia so it was fascinating to unpack the opportunity the space may offer to Australian Investors.

Benjamin is the founder and managing partner at January Capital. January Capital is a Venture Capital firm based out of Singapore investing in the Asia Pacific region. Asia-Pacific's first dedicated, diversified fund providing senior, secured loans to leading, growth-stage technology companies, managed by the region's most experienced venture credit team.

Benjamin is responsible for overall portfolio construction and firm strategy at January Capital. Benjamin’s track record of investments includes Akulaku, Shopback, Go1 and Skedulo. Benjamin was the only Australian in 2019 to be named as a member of the Forbes 30 under 30 Venture Capital and Private Equity list.

Prior to joining January Capital, Benjamin worked for Seabury Group, a leading advisory firm in New York, consulting on engagements across three continents. Benjamin was previously based in Southeast Asia as Vice President of Operations for Lazada, a billion-dollar e-commerce company now owned by Alibaba.  Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Business (First Class Hons) from the Queensland University of Technology.

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