The startup funding round: Data mining, recruitment boom and yet more cash for Airwallex This week's funding roundup includes a boost for Aussie unicorn Airwallex, which is continuing to build up its Series D round.
Scott Morrison floats quotas for improving workplace culture: Should employers be taking notes? Members of the tech community says Scott Morrison's loosely laid out plans to improve the workplace at Parliament House are the bare minimum any organisation should have in place.
SecondQuarter Ventures closes $51 million for Australia’s first secondary fund SecondQuarter Ventures has secured $51 million, offering a new route for releasing wealth for startup founders and early investors.
Airtasker goes public, with shares spiking 76% after delayed ASX debut Airtasker is now publicly trading, after founder Tim Fung finally got his chance to ring the bell at the ASX following a 24-hour delay.
Putting your best face forward: How to take the perfect professional headshot They say a picture paints 1,000 words. So, here’s a quick guide to nailing your team photos, and some examples of how to do it right.
Aussie entrepreneur takes on Uber Eats and Deliveroo with commission-free food delivery platform Aussie-owned startup Kneaded is taking on the likes of Uber Eats and Deliveroo with a platform that provides a fairer service to small businesses.
Why Locomote’s co-founders bought back their travel tech business — in the midst of the pandemic In 2016, these founders sold travel startup Locomote to a global organisation. Then, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, they bought it back.
CBA undercuts Afterpay and Zip, bringing “strong competition” to the Aussie BNPL scene Commonwealth Bank of Australia has entered one of the buzziest fintech sectors around, announcing its own buy-now pay-later offering.
Neobank Volt continues “prudent and measured” approach to growth, through partnership with global fintech Aussie neobank Volt has partnered with UK fintech Railsbank, to power up growth after a tricky few months in the sector.
Scale Investors’ new co-CEOs are on a mission to boost the “circular economy” of women in tech Women-focused angel group Scale Investors has appointed two new co-chief executive officers, following the departure of Ariane Barker.
The startup funding round: Fintech frenzy continues, $50 million for cancer biotech, and Stripe’s $122 billion valuation This week in startupland, we've seen dollars going into businesses at every end of the spectrum — from early-stage and up-an-coming players to global behemoths.
“A natural extension”: OpenPay becomes first BNPL player to offer split payments on elective surgery In the latest flex on the buy-now, pay-later trend, OpenPay will allow users to split payments for some elective surgery procedures.
