The start-up sector is trying to understand whether a capital gains tax exemption for the venture capital industry is on the cards as part of the federal budget.

The start-up sector is trying to understand whether a capital gains tax exemption for the venture capital industry is on the cards as part of the federal budget.

Following strong backlash from tech leaders led by Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar, the treasurer pledged to consult ahead of ending the CGT discount.

The government is unlikely to carve out the start-up industry from its controversial capital gains tax changes despite outrage from the technology industry.