What ausbiz does

ausbiz (AUSBIZ TV Pty Ltd) is an Australian business and finance streaming network headquartered at Barangaroo in Sydney's CBD. Founded in 2020, the company operates a live streaming platform broadcasting approximately six hours of business, market, economy, and startup coverage every weekday, with most interviews and programs available on-demand. ausbiz publishes around 10,000 videos per year and has built editorial relationships with roughly 80% of the Australian financial services sector, anchoring a database of 130,000+ self-directed investors collectively holding $247B in savings and investments. Its core programming lineup spans 'the call' (a flagship midday equities show with buy/hold/sell verdicts), 'the Open' and 'the COB' newsletters, 'the Trade', 'the Close', 'the Global View', and a monthly Investment Committee review of 'the Call Portfolio' fantasy portfolio. Content is distributed across the ausbiz website and iOS app, smart TV platforms (Samsung TV Plus, 7Plus, Flash), and embedded syndication partners including IRESS and Marketech's Focus trading platform via the proprietary 'intel' video engine API.

The business model combines a free consumer streaming experience with diversified B2B monetization: program sponsorships priced from $11K for 12-week packages to $35K-$80K for annual deals; bespoke video production services ($750 per daily clip, $3K+ for studio sessions, $4K+ for fully produced shows); virtual and physical client events ($3K-$20K+); video purchases by guests of their interview appearances ($825-$3,500+GST); podcast sponsorships ($5K-$7K+GST); and a newly introduced contributor subscription tier ($10-$50 per month). Custom production and event work has been delivered for named Australian financial institutions including Perpetual, Magellan, HUB24, Charter Hall, Dexus, FIIG Securities, and MA Financial.

Strategically, ausbiz is investing beyond content into adjacent product surfaces: Barangaroo Studios (launched 2025) provides physical production facilities for hire; ausbiz+ (announced 2026) is an agentic AI platform built in partnership with obii.ai that connects investors with experts via behavioral matching and personalized insights drawn from the proprietary content library; and the 'intel' video engine API enables white-label delivery of tagged expert analysis inside third-party trading platforms. The company is led by Founder & Managing Director Kylie Merritt and Executive Chairman David Koch, with editorial leadership from former Sky News Business launch team member Nadine Blayney, ex-Bloomberg APAC anchor Juliette Saly, and 18-year ABC veteran Andrew Geoghegan. Sprint Ventures provided Series A funding in April 2022 to support platform development and audience expansion.

Name

ausbiz

Legal name

AUSBIZ TV Pty Ltd

Website

https://ausbiz.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ausbiz is an Australian business and finance streaming network that broadcasts six hours of live market coverage daily to 130,000+ self-directed investors, monetizing through financial services advertising, sponsorships, video production, events, and embedded syndication via IRESS and Marketech.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Financial Media / Business News Streaming

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Media Buying Agencies (54183)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Financial News Channels (MPABAIAB)

Keywords

• Business news streaming
• Financial video platform
• Market analysis content
• Investment media network
• Stock market shows

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription (Free): Core subscription is free, allowing users to follow expert commentators, stocks or topics to create a personalized content experience. This freemium model drives audience growth and engagement.
2. Advertising & Sponsorship: Program sponsorships combine media inventory priced to include estimated viewership and all related production. Packages can include newsletters (inserts & solus sends), website pop-ups and sponsored platform verticals. 12-week sponsorship packages from $11,000 +GST; annual sponsorships from $35,000-$80,000 +GST.
3. Bespoke Video Production: Produces business content for client channels or co-produces video for distribution across the ausbiz network from Barangaroo studios or onsite. Daily clips from $750, one-off studio sessions from $3,000, fully produced shows from $4,000.
4. Client Events: Virtual client events produced from commercial studio at Barangaroo; live, pre-recorded or on demand. Can include television host moderation. Pricing from $3,000 to $20,000. Physical events also available at custom pricing.
5. Content Purchase (Video Sales): Guests appearing on ausbiz can purchase copies of their interview (MP4 with in-perpetuity license). Video: A$825+GST, Express: A$925+GST, Video+Social: A$1,450+GST, IR Package: A$3,500+GST.
6. Podcast Sponsorship: Podcast partnerships on 'the call' include podcast distribution via 'the call' (10x), vodcast catch-up via 'The COB' newsletter (~50,000 subscribers), and YouTube distribution. Feature interview podcast from A$5,000+GST, with promotional campaign option at A$7,000+GST.
7. Guaranteed Stock Coverage: Paid option for guaranteed coverage of viewer-suggested stocks by their choice of analyst. This addresses the high volume of stock requests that cannot all be covered for free.
8. Contributor Subscriptions: Monthly subscription options ($10, $25, $50 per month) and one-off contributions from viewers. Contributors receive priority stock selection for 'the call'. Does not constitute a donation or have tax benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ausbiz operates Australia's dedicated business and finance streaming network, broadcasting live six hours every weekday from Barangaroo Studios in Sydney and publishing approximately 10,000 videos per year covering markets, the economy, listed companies and startups. Core programming includes flagship equities show 'the call' plus daily wrap-ups ('the COB', 'the Open', 'the Trade', 'the Close') and the 'Investment Committee' portfolio review, all free to viewers via web, iOS, Samsung TV Plus, 7Plus and Flash. Revenue is generated from financial services brands through advertising, program sponsorships, bespoke video production, client events, MRSS content syndication, the intel video engine API embedded in trading platforms, and the premium ausbiz+ agentic AI platform.

Product overview

ausbiz is an Australian business and finance streaming network offering a platform-plus-content architecture. The core platform streams live for six hours every weekday with approximately 10,000 videos published annually. Core programming includes 'the call' (flagship equities show with buy/hold/sell verdicts), 'the COB' (daily market wrap newsletter/podcast), 'the Open' (morning analysis newsletter), 'the Global View' (international markets), 'the Trade' (trading analysis), 'the Close' (small-cap coverage), 'the Investment Committee' (portfolio review), and 'Wealthy & Wise' (value investing show). The premium tier includes ausbiz+ (agentic AI platform via obii.ai partnership), video purchase/store products, podcast feature interviews, MRSS content feeds, proprietary intel video engine API (integrated with Marketech Focus), and studio/event production services. ausbiz Capital offers curated investment opportunities, while Barangaroo Studios provides physical production facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• the call: ausbiz's flagship equities show streaming live each weekday from 12pm (AEST), featuring buy, hold or sell verdicts from market experts on stocks.
• The Call Portfolio
• ausbiz Capital
• ausbiz+

Products and services

• ausbiz Streaming Platform Free, always-on live streaming platform delivering Australian business, markets, economy and startup content for self-directed investors. Includes flagship programs, daily market wraps, on-demand archive, personalised topic/expert follows, and iOS app.
• ausbiz+ (Agentic AI Platform) Premium AI-powered insight platform for individual investors and institutional partners, leveraging the ausbiz content library to deliver verified, expert-matched financial intelligence via intelligent behavioural matching.
• ausbiz Capital Curated investment opportunities sub-brand allowing subscribers to access investment opportunities vetted by the ausbiz Capital team alongside the streaming content.
• Video Purchase (Store) MP4 copies of ausbiz appearances available for purchase by guests, including standard delivery (A$825+GST), express delivery (A$925+GST), video with social distribution (A$1,450+GST), and the IR Package (A$3,500+GST) with company video production plus distribution.
• Podcast Feature Interview on 'the call' Paid feature interview on 'the call' podcast, including studio production at Barangaroo, distribution via 'the call' (10x), vodcast catch-up via 'The COB' newsletter (~50,000 subscribers), and MP3/MP4 copies for own marketing. From A$5,000+GST.
• Podcast + Promotional Campaign Full promotional package combining a 'the call' feature interview with homepage placement (one week), website pop-up (two days), and a social campaign across Facebook, LinkedIn and X with a $250 LinkedIn boost. Priced at A$7,000+GST.
• Content Feeds (MRSS Syndication) Licensed third-party MRSS content feed allowing financial services clients to host ausbiz content on their own platforms. Clients select content style (e.g., small-cap CEO interviews, wealth management insights) for hosting on external sites.
• intel Video Engine API Proprietary video engine API that transforms expert equity analysis into tagged, sentiment-rated clips delivered directly within trading platforms. Currently integrated with Marketech's Focus platform.
• Studio Production Services (Barangaroo Studios) Bespoke video production services delivered from Barangaroo Studios in Sydney or onsite at client workplaces, conferences and events. Daily clips from A$750, one-off studio recording sessions from A$3,000, fully produced shows from A$4,000.
• Client Events (Virtual) Virtual client events produced from Barangaroo commercial studio, available live, pre-recorded or on demand. Hosting options include ausbiz platform (Bigmarker) or client's own platform. Targeted lead generation from the ausbiz investor database available. Pricing from A$3,000 to A$20,000.
• Client Events (Physical) In-person client events including deep panel discussions, investor lunches and cocktail evenings with studio tours, with access to specific segments of the ausbiz database. Price on application.
• Contributor Subscriptions Monthly subscription support options at A$10, A$25 or A$50 per month and one-off contributions from viewers. Contributors receive priority stock selection for 'the call' and access to exclusive events.
• Program Sponsorships (12-week and Annual) Program sponsorship packages across ausbiz programming (The Global View, The Open, The Trade, The Call, The Close, The COB), combining media inventory, estimated viewership, production, newsletter inserts, website pop-ups and sponsored platform verticals. 12-week packages from A$11,000+GST; annual sponsorships A$35,000-A$80,000+GST.
• ausbiz Events (Small Caps Big Ideas, RETIRE) Annual ausbiz-hosted events including 'Small Caps, Big Ideas' (virtual event featuring small-cap CEOs and asset managers) and 'RETIRE' (in-person Sydney event for investors and advisors).
• Guaranteed Stock Coverage on 'the call' Paid option for guaranteed coverage of viewer-suggested stocks by the viewer's choice of analyst on 'the call', addressing the high volume of stock requests that cannot all be covered for free.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% trust ausbiz to provide credible, transparent access to investing experts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• obii.aicoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for ausbiz+, the world's first agentic AI platform built to serve both investors and experts. The platform sources verified, trusted and licensed insights from the ausbiz content library using a twin-engine design connecting investors with experts.
• MarketechcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partnership for 'intel' video engine - a proprietary video engine that transforms expert equity analysis into tagged, sentiment-rated clips delivered directly within Marketech's Focus trading platform via API.
• 7PluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for ausbiz live stream via 7Plus app on smart TVs and connected devices. ausbiz appears as a live channel from 8:30AM to 4:35pm AET.
• Samsung TV PluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmart TV platform distribution partner for ausbiz streaming content.
• FlashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for ausbiz content via Flash platform.
• AcastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partner hosting 'The Call' and 'The COB' podcasts on Acast platform.
• ListcorpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for ausbiz content distribution.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bloomberg Television: Global business and financial news television network. Highly comparable to ausbiz as both deliver live, real-time markets/business coverage to professional and self-directed investor audiences; Bloomberg operates at global scale while ausbiz focuses on Australia. ausbiz's News Director Juliette Saly previously anchored for Bloomberg.
• CNBC: US-based business and financial news network with live streaming and on-demand video. Comparable model: live market coverage, expert commentary, and integrated advertising/subscription monetization targeting self-directed and professional investors.
• Yahoo Finance: Major consumer-facing financial news and data platform with video programming. Comparable as it delivers live markets coverage, expert commentary, and personalized content to self-directed investors globally with advertising-supported monetization.

Direct peers

• Sky News Business Australia: Australia-focused business and financial news television channel. Most direct competitor to ausbiz in the Australian market — both stream daily business/markets coverage targeted at Australian investors. ausbiz Head of Content Nadine Blayney was part of the Sky News Business launch team in 2007.
• Australian Financial Review (AFR): Leading Australian business news publication covering markets, companies, and wealth management. Comparable as it serves the same high-value Australian investor and business reader audience with subscription-based news, analysis, and events.
• Seeking Alpha: Investment research and financial news platform with contributor-driven analysis. Comparable as it targets self-directed investors with stock-level commentary, expert analysis, and a freemium content model with premium subscription tiers.
• The Motley Fool Australia: Australian investment advice and financial media brand. Comparable as it produces video, podcast, and written content for self-directed investors, monetized via subscriptions and premium services targeting the same HNW Australian audience ausbiz serves.
• Livewire Markets: Australian investor content platform connecting self-directed investors with expert market commentary and fund manager insights. Closely comparable as it serves the same Australian HNW/SMSF investor audience with expert analysis, sponsored content, and fund manager interviews.

Emerging players

• Benzinga: Financial news and trading-focused media platform with strong video/podcast presence. Comparable as it provides real-time markets news, expert commentary, and multimedia content for active retail traders and self-directed investors.
• TastyTrade (tasty.live): Financial content network producing live daily programming on trading strategies and markets. Comparable model: daily live streaming, expert-driven shows, freemium content model, and integrated sponsorship/advertising revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ausbiztv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ausbizTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/ausbiztv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ausbiztv

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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