Venture Capital Unlocked: What Every Investor Needs to Know | Conviction Capital | Episode 2

Mark Esterhuizen is a globally recognised entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and corporate leader celebrated for transformative impact in technology, investment, and innovation. Top 35 Under 35 finalist, Mark has scaled two of Australia and APAC’s fastest-growing technology companies, delivering 40x revenue growth, 10x customer expansion, and over $30M in capital raises to build a $180M+ enterprise. With nearly two decades of experience spanning KPMG Financial Services, Deloitte Consulting and Commercial Advisory, asset management, banking consulting, venture capital, private equity, and strategic advisory, he has driven IPO strategies, advised leading tech firms across APAC, and led high-performance teams through complex corporate transformations. His expertise spans eCommerce, marketplaces, AI, blockchain, and supply chain innovation. Today, Mark is a Partner at Aura Group and a venture capitalist standing at the epicentre of high-growth ecosystems, on the hunt for vertically AI-enabled software businesses that inspire and transform today’s way of life.

Adrian has over 25 years experience in finance and corporate advisory and working with businesses to help them grow, expand and exit. He is a former Director at PwC Australia, Private Clients and Mergers & Acquisitions groups. Adrian is also a highly active angel investor and advisor to high growth companies sitting on several boards. He has significant experience in advising private and listed clients on commercial, business management, strategic issues and transactions covering all facets of their business across a wide range of industries. Adrian has been involved in over 100 transactions across investment and M&A, including equity and debt raises, IPOs, acquisitions, sales and spin-offs and private equity transactions. Adrian has over 25 years experience in finance and corporate advisory and working with businesses to help them grow, expand and exit. He is a former Director at PwC Australia, Private Clients and Mergers & Acquisitions groups.