Together
Your journey as a start-up is more than just a venture; it’s a collaborative expedition towards sustainable success.
With a comprehensive suite of financial, legal, and operational expertise – not to mention years of experience of bringing start-ups to life, we craft a tailored roadmap for each business, nurturing them from early stages to robust, revenue-generating enterprises.
Unlocking success
Our expertise lies in providing tailored, end-to-end support for early-stage companies, with a focus on three core pillars:
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Accelerating revenue growth
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Securing vital investor funding
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Ensuring a successful journey through a company’s critical initial phases
Our services
Our team of astute commercial visionaries thrives on the belief that the most promising path to market often lies outside conventional boundaries.
What sets Bridgewater Advisory apart is our Principals’ unique blend of entrepreneurial insight. With extensive C-level experience in both large corporations and startups, they’ve not only successfully nurtured their own ventures but also navigated the complexities of IPOs and trade sales.
We understand that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t pass muster in the diverse landscape of business. That’s why we tailor our engagement to suit your specific needs at every stage of your company’s development, ensuring a customized roadmap to success.
Start-up Business Acceleration Programs
Don't just survive, thrive. Become a leader in your industry.
We empower founders to shape their destinies and take control of business. We design and deliver Accelerator Programs guiding companies through well-defined steps, preparing them for compelling pitches to a broad network of Australian angel investors. Through interactive sessions covering multiple business facets we ensure you're well-positioned for success in all critical areas.
Our program empowers you to:
- Seize control: Gain a deep understanding of your business across all functions, allowing you to make informed decisions and proactively shape your future.
- Navigate challenges: Become equipped to anticipate and overcome obstacles, ensuring your company thrives in any climate.
- Forge your path: Break free from being a victim of circumstance. We equip you with the tools and knowledge to create the business landscape you desire.
Virtual C-suite executives
Don't just address challenges, achieve breakthrough results.
Empower your leadership with strategic guidance and operational excellence.
We work with Boards and C-suites as professionals hired to carry out specific assignments and short-term projects. We bring impartial and objective advice to solving business problems and maintaining momentum. We provide a comprehensive approach to elevate your company's performance:
- Board-Level Strategic Direction: Gain clarity and confidence with strategic input that addresses critical business areas stakeholders and regulators care about.
This translates into a more robust and future-proofed organization. - Executive-Level Operational Efficiency: We tackle your toughest operational challenges, freeing up your leadership team to focus on strategic initiatives.
The result? Smoother operations, improved efficiency, and a stronger foundation for growth.
R&D Tax advisory
Don't just leverage incentives, leverage them for real results.
Unlock faster growth and improved cash flow with our R&D Tax Advisory. We are registered Tax Agents and our advisors have scientific and engineering backgrounds with years of experience in submitting R&D Tax Incentive claims, obtaining debt finance against claims, and assisting with queries from AusIndustry and the ATO. Our service is designed to supercharge your company's success. We'll help you:
- Maximise your R&D tax incentives: We ensure you claim every dollar you're entitled to, boosting your bottom line.
- Accelerate growth: By securing valuable financing from your eligible R&D expenses, you can invest more in innovation and propel your business forward.
- Improve cash flow: Get the tax benefit you deserve, freeing up cash for essential operations and future endeavours.
Early-stage equity funding
Don't wait for tomorrow - invest in your groundbreaking ideas today.
Seize your startup's full potential with early-stage investment. Don't let a lack of capital hold your groundbreaking ideas back - this is where even the most promising ventures can struggle to gain traction. We provide the critical funding infusion you need at the most crucial stage – the early stage. Bridgewater Advisory has agreements with the University of Adelaide and the University of New South Wales to co-invest in companies on their Accelerator Programs. Our early-stage investment acts as a springboard, propelling your startup towards a future of profitability and impact. Partnering with us unlocks:
- Explosive growth: Secure the resources needed to capitalize on early opportunities and accelerate your growth trajectory.
- Competitive edge: Fuel innovation and development, allowing you to establish a strong market position before competitors.
- Sustainable foundation: Build a solid financial base for long-term success and future fundraising rounds.
Accelerator programs
ThincLab
ThincSeed
ThincSeed is the tailored accelerator program that propels startups towards success. Our proven methodology guides companies through well-defined steps, preparing them for a compelling pitch to a broad network of Australian angel investors.
Our program dives into multiple business facets through interactive sessions, ensuring startups are well-positioned in all critical areas. Gain clarity and equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to meet seed round investor expectations.
16
Startup businesses each year
13
weeks of discovery sessions
2
incredible pitch nights
UNSW
10x Accelerator
10x Accelerator invests in founders of technology startups and research ventures.
This will help with goals: get investment, win contracts or overcome specific challenges.
Participants are backed with founder-friendly funding, mentorship, learning, and connections with 370,000 of Australia’s most entrepreneurial alumni, researchers and students.
$100k+
of founder friendly investment
370,000
Connections with alumni
10
week intensive program
Client Review
2024
“Working with Jonathan Whalley at Bridgewater Advisory was a tremendous advantage for us, bringing a structured approach and impeccable integrity to helping six startups and supporting me immensely.”
Lucas Hakewill, formerly 10x Accelerator Program Manager at UNSW Founders