CreditorWatch founder raises $3 million for new tech tackling SME invoice scams Serial entrepreneur Colin Porter has raised $3 million for the launch of PayOK, a platform designed to protect SMEs from invoice fraud.
Startup Galaxy launches “game changer” platform to streamline angel group investments Aussie directory Startup Galaxy is launching a new investment feature, making it easier for angel groups to back up-and-coming startups.
Mr Yum raises $89 million to build “Shopify for restaurants” Melbourne-born startup Mr Yum has raised $89 million in Series A funding to seize a global opportunity in hospitality tech.
Non-alcoholic beer brand Heaps Normal bags $8.5 million to accelerate its mission to change Aussie drinking culture Heaps Normal has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding as it doubles down on its growth trajectory and onboards strategic investors.
Industry bodies, startups and government rally to tackle Aussie worker shortages Industry associations, businesses and the federal government are all rallying to upskill a new workforce and tackle Australia's skills gaps.
Nine startups that raised more than $1 million this week From SimPRO's $350 million raise to travel and healthtech, here are some of the startup funding stories you might have missed this week.
Green Friday: Small businesses are turning their backs on the Black Friday shopping frenzy There’s a growing movement of small businesses boycotting Black Friday, saying it only results in impulse purchases and waste.
From SA to Silicon Valley: Meet this year’s Pearcey National Entrepreneur Award winner Mohan Koo, co-founder of cybersecurity company DTEX Systems, has taken home the Pearcey National Entrepreneur Award for 2021.
Everything you need to know about employee share scheme changes An overhaul to employee share scheme legislation is expected to be tabled in parliament this week. Here’s what’s changing, and what it means for startups.
COVID-19 drives 700% jump in social media shopping in Australia The amount Aussies are spending through social media shopping has soared 700% over the past two years, with Gen Z and Millennials leading.
This Silicon Valley crypto startup, founded by a Brisbane entrepreneur, is now worth $2 billion Aussie-founded crypto startup CoinList has raised a whopping $138 million in Series A funding, giving it a valuation of $2.1 billion.
Morrison’s claim that business should make their own vaccine mandate decisions leaves SMEs “flying blind” Morrison says businesses should make their own vaccine mandate decisions, undermining state orders and creating yet more confusion for SMEs.
