The most-read startup stories on SmartCompany in 2021 From Canva to Bitcoin to Who Gives a Crap, these were the 10 most-read startup and tech stories on SmartCompany in 2021.
“Releasing a pressure valve”: 85% of restaurant owners support a hospitality worker visa The majority of Aussie restaurant owners support a dedicated hospitality visa, as the industry grapples with a costly talent drought.
Tint bags $600,000 for tech disrupting the way we buy paint Paint-tech startup Tint has raised $600,000 through equity crowdfunding for its tech disrupting the home decor industry.
Why Kate Dinon’s PR agency has launched a seed fund for startup investment Melbourne PR and comms agency Character + Distinction has launched its seed fund for investing in startups, with a focus on storytelling.
Quiet achievers and COVID successes: SmartCompany’s 10 startups to watch in 2022 The Aussie startup sector has still been abuzz with activity in 2021. These are the startups we think we'll hear a lot more from next year.
NSW businesses feel the pinch as Omicron concerns drive Christmas cancellations COVID-19 restrictions may have eased in NSW, but consumers are reluctant to get out and about ahead of Christmas, meaning things aren’t getting much easier in hospitality.
New ministers for small business and innovation in NSW cabinet reshuffle NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has unveiled a fresh new cabinet, with Miranda MP Eleni Petinos taking up the mantle of Minister for Small Business and Fair Trading.
The 10 most complained about ads of 2021 Ad Standards has revealed its most complained about ads in 2021, with a Crazy Domains ad depicting a man urinating against a building taking the top spot.
Rokt raises $458 million, as Aussie startups continue to cash in Aussie founded Rokt has bagged $458 million in Series E funding in one of the biggest ever venture capital raises for an Australian business.
Voly raises $18 million for tech disrupting the grocery market Voly has raised $18 million in a round led by Sequoia Capital India, for its platform offering grocery deliveries within 15 minutes.
My biggest mistake: Michele Romanow, founder of Clearco Entrepreneur and investor Michele Romanow explains what happens when you launch the right product at exactly the wrong time.
Sushi restaurants and agave plants: The Aussie businesses trading in NFTs Japanese fast food chain Sushi Sushi is selling a Surfer’s Paradise store — complete with an exclusive NFT — for $1 million in cryptocurrency.
