In this short video, Mighty’s Head of Growth Gracie Smith shares what separates the signal from the noise in Australia’s startup ecosystem.

While some companies lean into “startup theatre,” chasing hype without solving real problems, the founders Mighty backs take a different path. They’re strategic operators, deeply across their numbers, obsessed with their customers, and always thinking ahead when it comes to capital.

Gracie highlights that the founders who impress most are the ones actively exploring their funding options, not just defaulting to equity, and doing so with a clear view of what’s right for their business. Whether it's SprintLaw, Safewill, Amber Electric, WeMoney or Spacer, these are businesses that have found product-market fit, built scalable models, and are growing with capital efficiency front of mind.

Watch the video to learn what Mighty looks for in a partner and why equity preservation is core to the most strategic scale-ups.