Catalysing Impact Innovation
BYRON VENTURES
Who We Support
Our team plays an active role investing in and advising companies at various stages of their development, facilitating an expedited journey to their full potential.
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Corporate & Strategic Advisory
Our team actively supports and advises companies at various stages of their development; whether preparing to scale, raise capital, or exit, we facilitate an expedited journey to their full potential. Our unique multi-faceted process in growth strategy, capital raising, finance, marketing, operations, and M&A activity results in exceptional success at every stage.
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CEO Mentoring
Leading a company comes with unique challenges—strategic decision-making, scaling growth, navigating uncertainty, and managing high-stakes responsibilities. Our CEO Mentoring Service is designed for ambitious leaders who want to refine their vision, enhance decision-making, and accelerate business success.
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Fractional C-Suite Services
Scaling a business requires experienced leadership, but not every company is ready for a full-time executive team. Our Fractional C-Suite Services provide top-tier executive talent on a part-time or project basis, giving you the strategic guidance you need, when you need it, at a fraction of the cost.
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Board Advisory & Directorship
Successful ventures need strategic guidance to enhance corporate governance, risk management, and shareholder value. We support boards with independent oversight, executive decision-making, and compliance to drive sustainable business growth.
What We Stand For
People, Planet, Profit.
"We are passionate entrepreneurs and investors dedicated to the success of purposeful businesses solving the world's most pressing problems. Extensive experience and expertise in a wide range of industries allows us to provide valuable guidance, strategic advice, and financial support to help startups and scaleups achieve their goals."
Marc Sofer
Managing Partner
Our team is led by Marc Sofer, a seasoned founder and investor dedicated to catalysing startup growth and innovation through funding, strategy, and network. He is experienced in various asset classes and establishing, developing, and exiting businesses (2 exits as a co-founder) over a 25+ year career in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Caribbean. Marc is Chair of the award-winning Byron Bay Angels, a Unit Writer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Southern Cross University, and holds Board Advisory and Director roles in startups and scaleups across Australia and the UK. Actively involved in the venture ecosystem, Marc is a Startmate Mentor and Airtree Explorer, working with some of the country's largest and most successful venture capital funds.
In 2010 he launched Kingsgate Capital, a market-leading UK investment company, and founded the MSSEC Group, managing investments since 2005. Today Marc maintains a Non-Executive Director role in both organisations.
Voluntary roles include Board Director and Investment Committee member at the NRCF, mentor at Sourdough Business Pathways, and previously the Investment Committee Chair at The Community Well.
Marc studied Venture Finance under DP World Professor of Entrepreneurship Thomas Hellmann (Oxford University), is a member of the Institute of Community Directors Australia, and has gained various accolades during his career, including the ‘Britain’s Young Business Leader’ award.
