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Eloise Keating is the news editor of SmartCompany and Inc Australia. Prior to joining SmartCompany, Eloise was news editor at Books+Publishing, the trade press for the Australian book industry. Eloise has degrees in media and communications, marketing and business management, and political science. You can follow her on Twitter at @ellykeating.

Male founders outnumber women in 2023 Smart50 Awards, showing more work needs to be done

The SmartCompany team has reaffirmed its commitment to creating more pathways to celebrate and recognise women-led businesses, after the 2023 Smart50 Awards list featured a majority of companies founded by men.

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Judges praise “exceptional” winners of 2023 Smart50 category awards

“Exceptional”, “outstanding” and “remarkable” are just some of the words our expert judges used to describe the winners of the 2023 Smart50 category awards.

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Seven Aussie startups that raised $93.6 million this week

The startups that raised fresh funding this week are scaling software for theme parks, powering aircraft with hydrogen, building an alternative to Facebook, and providing companionship to aged care residents with a robot called Abi.

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Melbourne software startup Roller straps in for global growth with $78.5 million raise

Melbourne software startup Roller has raised $78.5 million (US$50 million), in a round led by global investor Insight Partners.

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Aussie invention scores coveted spot in Kardashian-Jenner holiday gift guide after Shark Tank deal

Contour Cube, an innovative Australian beauty product, has been featured in the annual Kardashian-Jenner holiday gift guide.

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RBA lifts cash rate to 4.35%, in “make or break” call for SMEs

Interest rates look set to climb higher, after the Reserve Bank of Australia today decided to raise the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35%.

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MVP Ventures Program returns in NSW with up to $50,000 for early-stage startups

Early-stage startup founders in New South Wales are being encouraged to apply for the state government’s MVP Ventures Program, which is returning with reduced funding after a six-month hiatus.

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ASIC squashes 2,500 scam websites with new take-down powers

The corporate cop has taken down more than 2,500 investment scam and phishing websites in the past four months alone.

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Nine Aussie startups that raised $40.5 million this week

From breakthroughs in solar manufacturing and quantum computing, to seasoned entrepreneurs launching brand new startups, this week's funding roundup has something for everyone.

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“A travesty”: Startup Muster re-releases top mentors list after survey returns all-male list

Startup Muster has taken the unusual step of re-releasing its latest startup industry report, after the inclusion of an all-male list of “most recommended mentors” prompted swift backlash.

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Thousands more Australian businesses now eligible for CSIRO Kick-Start grants program

Thousands more Australian businesses will now be able to apply for matched funding grants to undertake research and development through the CSIRO's Kick-Start program.

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Australian SMEs can now get Meta Verified for business from $45.99 a month

Australian businesses can now pay to access a verified badge, along with extra account support, on Meta-owned social media platforms Facebook and Instagram.

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