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The Network Loop equity crowdfunding

This equity crowdfunding company wants gen Z to invest in Australia’s next unicorns

The Network Loop is an early stage equity crowdfunding platform seeking to connect young gen Z and millennial investors to founders that have traditionally found it difficult to access VC capital.

An NFT portrait of Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg just sold for $12,773

An NFT portrait of Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg just sold for $12,773

An NFT portrait of Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg just sold for $12,773, as he continues his advocacy of crypto businesses.

US-based activewear unicorn Vuori has outlined plans to enter the Australian market in its first international venture.

Activewear unicorn Vuori heads to Australia following a $400 million raise

US-based activewear unicorn Vuori has outlined plans to enter the Australian market in its first international venture, following significant growth and a $4 billion valuation last year.

AirTree-Web3

‘Fix crappy rules, then get out of our way’: Startups disagree on government’s place in growth

As the tech and startup communities weighed in on the government’s budget commitments for the sector, an array of diverse voices served to spotlight differences in opinion.

Fupay

Fintech Fupay brings in BNPL for groceries and petrol, as the pay-in-four trend continues

After expanding into renting last year, Fupay has announced new partnerships in the grocery and fuel sectors with Foodworks, IGA Marketplace and United Petroleum.

national freight data hub adblue shortage

Sydney businessman cops $57,000 toll charge

Transport for NSW has apologised for a billing mistake that overcharged thousands of motorists, including a Sydney transport company owner.

Simon Birmingham procurement contracts

Government to make it easier for SMEs to win procurement contracts

The government plans to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to win infrastructure, defence and other government procurement contracts, as part of its budget announcements.

Byron Bay fintech Zepto raises $25 million to grow amid a crowded payments field

Byron Bay fintech Zepto raises $25 million for US expansion, amid digital payments growth

The funding, led by AirTree Ventures and Decade Partners, will fuel international expansion, Zepto said, beginning with New Zealand and then the US.

How Dylan Alcott is helping make recruitment accessible for Aussie with disabilities

How Dylan Alcott is helping make recruitment accessible for Aussies with disabilities

A new partnership between Randstad and disability advocacy enterprise Get Skilled Access is creating a program to bring disabled Australians into mainstream recruitment streams.

Gathar chief executive and co-founder Jodie Mlikota has enlisted Australian chef and food personality Curtis Stone to expand into the US market.

At-home entertaining startup Gathar taps Curtis Stone’s star power for US expansion

Gathar lets consumers develop personalised menus that are then cooked and served by professional chefs, cooks and caterers in their own homes.

Priyanka Ashraf WoC founders

In a record year for Aussie startup funding, less than 0.03% went to WoC founders

Only a tiny fraction of the Australian startup community comprises Black women and WoC founders, according to a new report.

Elenium

My best budget: Aaron Hornlimann, co-founder and chief executive at Elenium

Ahead of the federal budget, tech startup founder Aaron Hornlimann points to key areas where the government can help Australia take business risks again.

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