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Leading edge technology delivered by an experienced team of finance and technology professionals.

Our Purpose

Created specifically for sophisticated investors, enabling them to confidently invest into markets and assets.

Liquidity was launched with a clear vision for an all-in-one investment platform tailored to sophisticated investors. Superior control and automation delivered through a streamlined experience and driven by a technology roadmap aligned with macro trends and emerging asset classes. Ultimately, our promise is to provide an inspiring, motivating and supportive experience for our users to make confident investment decisions and see returns is what counts.

Our Team

Board and Management

Bryant Mclarty

Executive Chairman

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Bryant is an Australian Financial Services Licensee with 25+ years’ real experience in Equities & Capital Markets. Founder, Chairman and Director of many successful Private, ASX and LSE companies. Current Chairman of Mac Equity Partners, Liquidity Technology, SeaStock and Executive Director of Universal Biosecurity.

Past directorships include London Stock Exchange listed aircraft leasing company Avation (AVAP), ASX listed hydrogen and graphite production company Hazer Group (HZR), portable brain scanner technology development company EMvision (EMV), PharmAust (PAA) and synthetic chemistry business Epichem. IPO lead manager for Remsense, Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), Nanollose (NC6), Pharmaust (PAA), EMvision (EMV) and Hazer (HZR).

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Bryant is an Australian Financial Services Licensee with 25+ years’ real experience in Equities & Capital Markets. Founder, Chairman and Director of many successful Private, ASX and LSE companies. Current Chairman of Mac Equity Partners, Liquidity Technology, SeaStock and Executive Director of Universal Biosecurity.

Past directorships include London Stock Exchange listed aircraft leasing company Avation (AVAP), ASX listed hydrogen and graphite production company Hazer Group (HZR), portable brain scanner technology development company EMvision (EMV), PharmAust (PAA) and synthetic chemistry business Epichem. IPO lead manager for Remsense, Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), Nanollose (NC6), Pharmaust (PAA), EMvision (EMV) and Hazer (HZR).

Chris Nelson

Director & Chief Technical Officer

Chris Nelson is the CEO of Juicebox, awarded Digital Agency of the Year. He is a technically minded individual and best applies his skillset in advancing antiquated industry processes and system through the realisation of modern technology.

Chris Nelson is the CEO of Juicebox, awarded Digital Agency of the Year. He is a technically minded individual and best applies his skillset in advancing antiquated industry processes and system through the realisation of modern technology.

Kirwan Mactaggart

Associate Advisor

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Kirwan Mactaggart (BCom in Finance and Accounting) has over two years experience as an Investment Project Officer for a family office and spent six months as an Intern Financial Analyst for DR Capital. As an Associate Advisor for Liquidity, Kirwan acts as a key point of contact for both investors and companies, providing valuable research and analysis, deal distribution and trade execution.

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Kirwan Mactaggart (BCom in Finance and Accounting) has over two years experience as an Investment Project Officer for a family office and spent six months as an Intern Financial Analyst for DR Capital. As an Associate Advisor for Liquidity, Kirwan acts as a key point of contact for both investors and companies, providing valuable research and analysis, deal distribution and trade execution.

Naomi Harrop

Client Services Manager

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Naomi Harrop is the Client Services Manager at Liquidity, where her focus is on enhancing customer service within the finance sector. In her role, she emphasizes understanding client needs and facilitating effective communication between her team and the clients. Naomi’s approach to customer service is centered around providing consistent support and ensuring that client inquiries are addressed in a timely manner. Her work contributes to maintaining a level of customer satisfaction that aligns with Liquidity’s commitment to service quality, making her a key player in the company’s efforts to uphold strong client relationships.

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Naomi Harrop is the Client Services Manager at Liquidity, where her focus is on enhancing customer service within the finance sector. In her role, she emphasizes understanding client needs and facilitating effective communication between her team and the clients. Naomi’s approach to customer service is centered around providing consistent support and ensuring that client inquiries are addressed in a timely manner. Her work contributes to maintaining a level of customer satisfaction that aligns with Liquidity’s commitment to service quality, making her a key player in the company’s efforts to uphold strong client relationships.

Thomas May

Company Secretary

Thomas May, Liquidity’s Company Secretary, holds a BComm in Finance and Accounting from The University of Western Australia. With a background in accounting and a year of experience at Liquidity, Thomas plays a crucial role in ensuring administrative efficiency and regulatory compliance. His commitment to maintaining corporate governance standards adds value to our team.

Thomas May, Liquidity’s Company Secretary, holds a BComm in Finance and Accounting from The University of Western Australia. With a background in accounting and a year of experience at Liquidity, Thomas plays a crucial role in ensuring administrative efficiency and regulatory compliance. His commitment to maintaining corporate governance standards adds value to our team.

Alex Preston

Software Development Manager

Alex is a versatile software developer with a diverse background in both software and engineering industries. With experience as a Project Engineer in the Food and Beverage sector, he transitioned successfully to software engineering, bringing with him strong project management skills and a talent for custom software development. Holding a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours from Curtin University and a Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from UWA, Alex combines his technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to create effective solutions.

Alex is a versatile software developer with a diverse background in both software and engineering industries. With experience as a Project Engineer in the Food and Beverage sector, he transitioned successfully to software engineering, bringing with him strong project management skills and a talent for custom software development. Holding a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours from Curtin University and a Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from UWA, Alex combines his technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to create effective solutions.

Common Questions

What is a 708 / Sophisticated Investor?

LIQUIDITY offers securities to wholesale clients only. Every investor sits inside one of the exemptions in section 708 of the Corporations Act. People use “708 investor” to mean a sophisticated investor. It is broader than that. Section 708 has several pathways and you only need to meet one. The two most common are :

Sophisticated investor. s708(8)(c) and (d). Net assets of at least $2.5 million, or gross income of at least $250,000 in each of the last two financial years, certified by a qualified accountant. The certificate must be given no more than 6 months before the offer. The same test covers a company or trust controlled by a person who qualifies.

Experienced investor, assessed by a licensee. s708(10). The offer is made through an AFSL holder who is satisfied on reasonable grounds that you have previous experience investing in securities sufficient to assess the offer, the value, the risks, your own information needs and the adequacy of the information provided. The licensee gives you written reasons and you sign an acknowledgment that no disclosure document has been given. There is no wealth test in this pathway.

What it means for you. You receive less information than a retail investor and carry more of the assessment yourself. Wholesale offers are often illiquid, unlisted or early stage. Being wholesale does not mean you are barred from receiving a disclosure document. The issuer simply is not required to give you one. Where we provide an information memorandum or investor pack, the law against misleading or deceptive conduct applies in full.

You do not need 708 status for an IPO. A 708 pathway is only relevant to offers made without regulated disclosure. An IPO is the opposite. It is made under a prospectus lodged with ASIC, so it is open to retail and wholesale investors alike and no certificate or wealth test applies. Where the two meet is the pre-IPO round. That is usually a wholesale only offer under s708, priced below the intended listing price, and it closes before the prospectus is lodged.

Other Pathways can include, Large investment. s708(8)(a) At least $500,000 payable on acceptance. No certificate needed. Professional investor. s708(11) AFSL holders, APRA regulated bodies, super fund trustees with net assets of at least $10 million, listed entities, and anyone who has or controls gross assets of at least $10 million. No certificate needed. Offers to senior managers and their families, and a small number of further exemptions under s708(13) to (21).

 

 

What is a Pre-IPO?

A Pre-IPO is an investment opportunity that allows investors to purchase shares in a private company before it goes public. Pre-IPOs can be a risky investment, but they also have the potential to generate significant returns. If you are considering investing in a Pre-IPO, it is important to do your research and understand the risks involved.

Pre-IPOs are typically offered to accredited investors, such as high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors.

What is an IPO?

An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company sells shares of its stock to the public for the first time. This allows the company to raise money from a wider pool of investors and become a publicly traded company.

Going public can be a major milestone for a company, and it can offer a number of benefits. For example, an IPO can help a company raise capital to fund growth, expand its operations, or make strategic acquisitions.

What is a Seed Investment?

Seed investments are a critical source of capital for early-stage startups. They provide the funding that startups need to get off the ground and start growing. Seed investors can also provide valuable mentorship and guidance to help startups succeed.

There are many benefits to getting a seed investment. First, it can provide the capital that startups need to build their product or service, hire employees, and market their business. Seed Investments also usually occur at low valuations creating the potential to generate significant returns.

Seed Investments are often high-risk investments. This is because startups are young and unproven, and there is a risk that they may not succeed.

What is “Direct Settlement”?

Direct Settlement involves you (the investor) paying money directly to the company you are investing in either by BPAY or EFT.

Your shares are then delivered directly into your Liquidity account on the settlement date.

What is “DVP Settlement”?

Delivery Versus Payment Settlement (DVP) is a securities settlement method that guarantees the transfer of securities only happens after payment has been made. DVP stipulates that the buyer’s cash payment for securities must be made prior to or at the same time as the delivery of the security.

What are Liquidity Dollars?

Liquidity Dollars are our way of giving back to you for Investing in companies through Liquidity.

Unlike other capital raising houses, we give back a portion of the capital raising fee to you in the form of Liquidity Dollars.

Liquidity Dollars can be: redeemed for cash to offset your brokerage, be rolled in to future deals on Liquidity, or be utilised for premium products and experiences.

What is a HIN?

A HIN, or Holder Identification Number, is a unique number that is issued by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to identify you as a CHESS sponsored shareholder. CHESS is the Centralised Clearing House Electronic Settlement System, which is a system that records all share ownership in Australia.

When you open a Liquidity account you obtain your own HIN to hold your stock securely, with you as the secure holder and owner.

How do I invest in a deal on Liquidity?

Once you have an active Liquidity account you will be notified when a deal that suits your investment interests is open for applications.
You can then view a dedicated company page that details the company to you and the terms of the deal.

If you want to make a bid, it’s just a few clicks away! We will then contact you with your allocation before the deal is settled either directly via DVP and your stock will be issued.

What is a Macquarie CMA Account?

Macquarie Cash Management Account’s (CMA) are a type of bank account designed with investors in mind. They offers a number of features that are not available with traditional bank accounts.

What is a Convertible Note?

A convertible note is a type of debt instrument that can be converted into equity at a later date. It is a popular financing option for startups and early-stage companies because it allows them to raise capital quickly and easily without having to go through the lengthy and expensive process of issuing traditional equity.