US unicorn Nextdoor brings community-focused social media startup Down Under American local social network startup Nextdoor is heading Down Under, spreading its digital platform to get neighbours talking to each other.
“May you power the world”: Aussie blockchain startup Power Ledger wins Richard Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge 2018 Power Ledger has taken home the top prize in Richard Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge 2018, but co-founder Jemma Green says it's just the beginning.
Victorian startups need more founders to “take the plunge” as local startups struggle for angel investment Victoria’s startup ecosystem is growing. But, while diversity stats are moving in the right direction, early-stage startups aren't catching many breaks.
Sydney startup Slyp raises $2 million to bring the humble receipt into the 21st century Digital receipt startup Slyp, founded by former Paypal and ANZ execs, has raised $2 million in seed funding, to change the way payments are managed later.
SheStarts documentary pulls back the curtain on life inside an accelerator: Here’s what we learnt (part two) The mini-documentary offering a glimpse into BlueChilli’s SheStarts accelerator continues, as the entrepreneurs develop their businesses, and themselves.
Meteoric rise to spectacular crash: 10 years on, ousted Groupon founder Andrew Mason opens up about where it went wrong Groupon was the humble startup that shot to billion-dollar revenues within just a few years — and which listed, sank and sacked its chief executive almost as swiftly.
Data startup Fusion Sport secures $3 million for platform supporting 90% of elite Aussie athletes, including AFL premiers West Coast Eagles Sports performance data startup Fusion Sport has raised $3 million in its first-ever round of funding since it was founded 15 years ago.
Sydney startup Get secures $3.4 million in funding, but this 23-year-old founder is in it for more than money Get has raised $3.4 million in funding as it prepares to expand internationally, however the raise is also about getting the right partners on board.
Aussie VC investment is on the up again, but early-stage startups may be missing out: Report Australian VC investment is on the up, but with the average deal size also increasing significantly, early-stage startups may not be getting a look in.
“One of the strongest blockchain communities in Australia”: NEM Foundation opens blockchain hub in Melbourne NEM Foundation is opening a new blockchain hub in Melbourne, to help startups and SMEs understand how the technology could help their business.
Bitcoin in your pocket: Singapore startup brings cryptocurrency into the physical realm Cryptocurrency has come full circle, with Singapore startup Tangem creating a physical manifestation of bitcoin that you can carry in your pocket.
How twins Emily and Sarah Hamilton grew beauty startup bellabox to 40,000 subscribers, and why they stopped that growth on purpose As bellabox nears its seventh birthday, co-founder Sarah Hamilton opens up about family matters, mistake made, and the decision to stop growing.