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  "name": "Airtree Ventures",
  "description": "Airtree Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm focused on backing technology entrepreneurs in Australia and New Zealand. They invest across the lifecycle of a startup, from seed stage to pre-IPO, and are known for their 'open source' approach to venture capital resources.",
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    "founded": "2014",
    "headquarters": "Sydney, Australia",
    "pricing_model": "Equity-based investment (Carry and Management Fees)",
    "core_products": "Venture Capital Funding, Startup Mentorship, Open Source VC Resources, Scout Programs (Explorers/Pioneers)",
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    "target_markets": "Technology startups in Australia and New Zealand, particularly in SaaS, Fintech, and Healthtech.",
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      "Angel Investors: High-net-worth individuals providing smaller checks and mentorship in exchange for equity.",
      "Corporate Venture Capital (CVC): Strategic investment from large corporations looking for innovative synergies."
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