Competitor Analysis of Unlisted Marketplaces in Australia
The table below is intended for private companies and entrepreneurs. The table provides an insight about what options are available when seeking a listing at each service provider’s marketplace. The information publish herewith is not advice and the service providers may update their service offer and/or website at any time. The table below relates to competitor analysis undertaken on or before 11th July 2015.
If you intend to showcase your business at any marketplace; including APCX; we strongly recommend you seek independent professional advice from your preferred trusted advisor such as your accountant or solicitor. Learn more at Solutions for Companies.
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SOLUTIONS FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES & ENTREPRENEURS |
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| Crowdfunding Platform (Non-Equity) |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Equity Crowdfunding Platform |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Matching Service Platform (CO.02/0273) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Sophisticated Investor Platform (Sec.708) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Sale of Equity Matching Platform |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Trade and Joint Venture Matching Platform |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Sale of Business Matching Platform |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Debt & Finance Matching Platform |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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ENTREPRENEUR FEATURES & FEES |
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| Seller must engage an advisor to create a listing at the marketplace |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Seek up to $5 million in equity funding under ASIC Class Order Exemption 02/0273 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Seek many millions in equity funding under Section 708 of the Corporations Act. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Sale of equity by an existing investor in a private or unlisted public company. |
Yes |
Only if Company is Listed on ASSOB |
No |
No |
No |
| Seek above $50K in debt for business |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
$35K Debt Limit |
| Seek business sale and joint ventures |
Yes |
No |
No |
Crowdfunding |
No |
| When listing at the marketplace does the Seller need to convert their business structure to a Unlisted Public Company structure. |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Listing & Administration Fees |
from $250 to $1,000 for equity listing below $5m |
from $4,950 |
No |
2.5% credit card fees |
2.5% to 4.5% of loan value |
| Success Fees & Other Rates |
0.0% on Equity Listings. |
8.8% of funds raised |
5% of funds raised |
2.9% of funds raised |
interest rates from 8.95% |
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EXAMPLES: HOW EACH UNLISTED MARKETPLACE MAKES MONEY |
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| #1 Marketplace listing costs for a company to create a equity listing to seek $500,000 |
$500+GST |
$4,950+GST |
Free |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
| #2 Marketplace success fees for a successful equity placement of $500,000 |
$0 (0%) |
$44,000+GST (8.8%) |
$25,000+GST (5%) |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
| #3 Advisory services by marketplace service provider to assist with listing preparation, investment readiness and advisory. |
Product Not Available |
Advisory Engagement Seller must be Unlisted Public Company |
Advisory Engagement |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
| #4 Marketplace listing costs for a company to create a equity listing to seek $2 million |
$750+GST |
$4,950+GST |
Free |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
| #5 Marketplace success fees for a successful equity placement of $2 million |
$0 (0%) |
$175,000+GST (8.8%) |
$100,000+GST (5%) |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
| #6 Advisory services by the unlisted marketplace service provider to assist with listing preparation, investment readiness and advisory. |
Product Not Available |
Advisory Engagement Seller must be Unlisted Public Company |
Advisory Engagement |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
| #7 Marketplace listing costs for a sole trader, partnership or private company to create a equity listing to seek $100,000 |
$250+GST |
Product Not Available |
Free |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
| #8 Marketplace success fees for a successful equity placement of $100,000 |
$0 (0%) |
Product Not Available |
$25,000+GST (5%) |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
| #9 Marketplace listing costs for a sole trader, partnership or private company to create a debt listing to seek $35,000 |
$250+GST |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
$35 application + 0% to 4.5% establishment ($0 to $1,575+GST) |
| #10 Marketplace success fee for a successful debt or finance placement of equipment or assets for $35,000 or above. |
$875 (1.25%) No Success Fee on Equity Listings |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
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shared % via ClearMatch |
| #11 Marketplace subscription to access a sophisticated online console design specifically for advisors to create multiple buyer and seller profiles to value-add existing professional services. |
from $99 per month |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
shared % via ClearMatch |
| #12 Marketplace subscription to the sophisticated Embedded Board to create a while label marketplace at your firm’s or group’s website with peer-to-peer integration with the entire APCX marketplace |
from $500 per month |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
Product Not Available |
shared % via ClearMatch |
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