Building ventures that actually work

We're not your typical finance consultants. Since 2019, we've been in the trenches with Australian entrepreneurs, turning solid ideas into sustainable businesses through practical venture building and strategic finance partnerships.

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How we think about venture building

Most finance firms talk about growth. We talk about sustainability. There's a difference between scaling fast and building something that lasts.

Our approach started when we noticed too many promising Australian startups burning through capital without solid foundations. Good ideas, poor execution. Smart founders, but missing the operational backbone that turns concepts into profitable ventures.

So we developed a different model. Instead of just providing capital or advice, we become genuine partners in the building process. We work alongside founders to establish robust financial frameworks, develop realistic market strategies, and create operational systems that can handle growth without breaking.

Partnership Focus

We work with you, not for you. Real collaboration means sharing both risks and insights throughout the journey.

Practical Foundation

Strong businesses need strong systems. We help build the operational backbone that supports sustainable growth.

Long-term Vision

Quick wins don't create lasting value. We focus on building ventures that thrive over decades, not quarters.

Local Expertise

Australian markets have unique characteristics. We understand the regulatory landscape and local business culture.

The people behind the partnerships

Our team combines deep finance expertise with hands-on entrepreneurial experience. We've been where you are — and we know what it takes to build something meaningful.

Freya Blackwood, Co-Founder and Strategic Director at nelvaritoxi

Freya Blackwood

Co-Founder & Strategic Director

After 12 years in corporate finance at Commonwealth Bank, Freya saw how traditional funding models often failed innovative businesses. She founded nelvaritoxi to bridge that gap, specializing in venture structures that protect both founders and investors while enabling genuine growth.

Saskia Henriksen, Co-Founder and Operations Lead at nelvaritoxi

Saskia Henriksen

Co-Founder & Operations Lead

Saskia built and sold two tech companies before joining forces with Freya. Her operational expertise helps ventures avoid common scaling pitfalls while maintaining the agility that makes startups competitive in established markets.

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Business development meeting demonstrating hands-on partnership approach to venture building

Ready to build something sustainable?

Every successful venture starts with an honest conversation about goals, challenges, and realistic timelines. Let's discuss what you're building and how we might help make it stronger.

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