Katherine McConnell

Global pre-seed fund backed by 500 founders and operators.

AFIA is the only peak body representing the entire finance industry in Australia. We represent over 150 members, including bank and non-bank lenders, neobanks, finance companies, fintechs, providers of vehicle and equipment finance, car rental and fleet providers, and service providers in the finance industry. We are the voice for advancing a world-class finance industry and our members are at the forefront of innovation in consumer and business finance in Australia. Our members finance Australia’s future. We collaborate with our members, governments, regulators and customer representatives to promote competition and innovation, deliver better customer outcomes and create a resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. We provide new policy, data and insights to support our advocacy in building a more prosperous Australia.

Global pre-seed fund backed by 500 founders and operators.

AFIA is the only peak body representing the entire finance industry in Australia. We represent over 150 members, including bank and non-bank lenders, neobanks, finance companies, fintechs, providers of vehicle and equipment finance, car rental and fleet providers, and service providers in the finance industry. We are the voice for advancing a world-class finance industry and our members are at the forefront of innovation in consumer and business finance in Australia. Our members finance Australia’s future. We collaborate with our members, governments, regulators and customer representatives to promote competition and innovation, deliver better customer outcomes and create a resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. We provide new policy, data and insights to support our advocacy in building a more prosperous Australia.

We’re on a mission to make sustainable equipment affordable and accessible for everyone. Our decarbonisation enablement platform helps Australians enjoy the benefits of solar energy and accelerate electrification. Founded in 2015, Brighte has helped over 180,000 households get solar sooner, partnering with over 2,500 SMEs nationally and processing over $2 billion in finance applications. Focusing on solar, batteries, electric vehicles, energy-efficient upgrades and home electrification, Brighte is bringing home the power of the sun and making the benefits of clean energy accessible and affordable to Australian families and businesses.