Unicorns and minotaurs and dragons, oh my: Mythical new ways to define successful startups You have your unicorns and now your minotaurs. But guess what, we can coin terms too, and there’s a third kind of beast. One that breathes fire.
Aussie media tech startup Oovvuu raises $4.8 million in escalating battle against Facebook and Google AI startup Oovvuu has secured $4.8 million in funding, as it prepares for “hyper-growth” in its war against the tech behemoths of Facebook and Google.
“Think of school as our day job”: Meet the 16-year-old founders who just won Startup Victoria’s spacetech pitch competition The 16-year-old founders of Eutropia Aerospace have won Startup Victoria’s spacetech pitch night, for their reusable, hybrid rocket technology.
“Insider threats”: Mozilla and FastMail sound alarm about Aussie staff as AA Bill incentivises moving elsewhere Two large technology firms have raised concerns about the effects of the AA Bill on their staff, with one suggesting Australians are likely to lose jobs.
Smart helmet startup Forcite secures $1 million to prepare motorcyclists for the driverless roads of the future Sydney startup Forcite has secured almost $1 million in funding, to drive its smart motorcycle helmet into the market by the end of the year.
Unicorns in the making: Algorithm pegs two Aussie startups for $1 billion valuations Aussie startups Deputy and Airwallex have been included among 50 startups billed as future unicorns, on track to reach a $1 billion valuation.
Prepare for the grant as if it’s granted: How Agtech startup FluroSat secured a $3 million research grant Agtech startup FluroSat has secured a $3 million CRC-P grant, fast-tracking its mission to make data insights more accessible for the agriculture industry.
Fit for Footy startup co-founded by Geelong’s Patrick Dangerfield scores strategic partnership with the AFL With the AFLW season well underway and the men's competition just around the corner, sports training startup Fit for Footy is getting in on the action.
The complete guide to startup capital: 12 ways to fund a new venture in Australia You’re going to need a cash injection if you’re going to make your mark on the world. Here's our guide to funding options to help you get off the ground.
Five tips for getting the most out of your equity crowdfunding campaign, from founders who have been there More and more startups are turning to crowdfunding. But from the modest to the multimillion, what is it that made the successful raises successful?
SA government uses startup Horizon State’s democratic blockchain in fisheries council election The South Australian government has contracted Horizon State to run its election for its Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council.
Inspired by insect ears: Medtech Hemideina secures $1 million to develop teeny, tiny alternative hearing device Medtech startup Hemideina has raised $1 million to develop and commercialise its hearing aid solution inspired by the auditory systems of insects.
