People Behind the Numbers
We're not just advisors — we're founders, operators, and builders who've been in the trenches. Our team brings real startup experience from Sydney's ecosystem and beyond, working alongside entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries across Australia.
Built on Shared Experience
Most financial advisors haven't pitched to investors at 2am or scrambled to make payroll. We have. That changes everything about how we approach startup finances.
Our Port Macquarie base keeps us grounded and focused. No flashy harbour-view offices here. Just straightforward guidance from people who understand that early-stage funding decisions can make or break a company's trajectory.
We started torinalyqua in 2018 after watching too many brilliant founders stumble over preventable financial mistakes. The kind that happen when you're moving fast and traditional accountants just don't get the startup world.
Meet the Team
Three different backgrounds, one shared obsession: helping Australian startups get their financial foundations right from day one.
Jasper Lindqvist
Jasper spent six years building two ed-tech startups before joining torinalyqua. He knows what it's like to navigate Series A negotiations while managing burn rate. These days he helps founders structure deals that actually work for their business model, not just what investors want to see.
Elif Dobrescu
Elif ran finance for a Melbourne fintech that scaled from 8 to 60 people in 18 months. She's seen hypergrowth from the inside and helps our clients build systems that won't collapse when things take off. Her specialty is turning messy spreadsheets into actual financial infrastructure.
Callum Virtanen
After working with CSIRO's innovation fund, Callum joined torinalyqua to focus on early-stage companies. He understands both the grant landscape and private funding pathways, helping startups piece together their first serious capital raises without giving away too much equity too soon.
How We Actually Work
Forget the corporate mission statements. Here's what guides our decisions when we're sitting across from founders trying to figure out their next move.
Straight Talk, Always
If your burn rate's unsustainable, we'll say it directly. If that pivot needs different funding, we'll walk through why. No sugarcoating, no jargon-filled reports that leave you confused.
Founder-First Thinking
We optimize for your long-term control and optionality. That sometimes means slower growth or unconventional structures. Your company, your call — we just make sure you understand the trade-offs.
Real-World Context
Australia's startup ecosystem is different from Silicon Valley. Our advice reflects local investor expectations, grant opportunities, and regulatory realities. What works in San Francisco might be terrible advice here.
Long-Term Partnerships
We're not interested in one-off projects. Our best client relationships span multiple funding rounds and years of growth. We invest time in understanding your market because we expect to be around for the journey.
Let's Talk About Your Startup
Whether you're pre-revenue or scaling fast, we'd like to understand what you're building and see if we can help. No sales pitch — just a conversation about where you're headed.
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