Our Investment Journey
From a small research team in 2018 to Australia's trusted source for investment analysis and market insights. Here's how we've grown alongside our community of informed investors.
Foundation & First Steps
cynarolivethq began when three financial analysts realized there was a gap in accessible, practical investment education for everyday Australians. Working from a shared office in North Mackay, we started with a simple mission: make complex market analysis understandable for regular investors.
Those early months were intense. We'd spend mornings analyzing market trends and afternoons writing guides that explained concepts without the usual financial jargon. Our first subscribers were friends and colleagues who wanted straight-forward insights they could actually use.
Kieran Ashworth
Co-founder & Chief Analyst
Expansion & Recognition
By 2022, word had spread about our practical approach to investment education. We'd grown from that small team to fifteen full-time researchers and analysts. What really excited us wasn't just the numbers – it was hearing from people who'd used our analysis to make their first confident investment decisions.
This year marked several important developments. We launched our comprehensive market sector analysis series, which became our most requested content. We also established partnerships with three Australian financial institutions who wanted to offer our educational resources to their clients.
Market Sector Series Launch
Introduced monthly deep-dives into ASX sectors, helping investors understand industry trends and opportunities.
Educational Partnerships
Began collaborating with established financial institutions to expand access to quality investment education.
Research Team Growth
Expanded from 3 to 15 team members, including specialists in emerging markets and sustainable investing.
Looking Forward
Today, we're proud to serve over 8,000 subscribers across Australia with practical investment insights. But we're not stopping here. This year, we're developing new ways to help people understand market dynamics and make informed investment choices.
Our focus remains the same as it was in 2018: providing clear, actionable analysis without the complexity that often intimidates new investors. We're working on expanding our coverage of emerging investment areas and sustainable finance options that align with modern investor values.
Miranda Blackstone
Head of Research & Strategy