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Adventus co-founders

Startup helping place international students secures $12 million, as COVID-19 presents an unexpected opportunity

Adventus has raised $12 million in seed and Series A funding, as it grows its SaaS platform helping international students find a spot at university.

Apple becomes the world's first trillion-dollar company

“I’m literally stunned”: Startup accuses Apple of “mafioso” behaviour after App Store rejection dispute

US startup Basecamp has found itself in an epic David vs Goliath battle with Apple, with its co-founder accusing the tech giant of a “shakedown”.

Skin in the game and investment with heart: What does equity crowdfunding look like in the era of COVID-19?

Throughout the pandemic, startups have still been closing successful equity crowdfunding campaigns. Is this yet another trend COVID-19 is set to accelerate?

Uber fringe benefits tax exemption

Government rules employee Uber rides now eligible for fringe benefits tax exemption

The government has deemed employers using ridesharing services such as Uber will be eligible for Fringe Benefits Tax exemptions.

Standard Ledger founder Remco Marcelis

“Keeping your eye on the cash”: Startup tips for an unusual EOFY

For startups, this EOFY, more than ever, it's all about "cash, cash, cash", says Standard Ledger founder and startup accountancy guru Remco Marcelis.

Square-Peg-co-founder-and-partner-Paul-Bassat

“Era of innovation”: Square Peg surpasses $1 billion in funding assets as Paul Bassat predicts post-pandemic tech boom

Aussie VC stalwart Square Peg has raised $350 million ahead of closing its fourth fund, nudging its assets under management over the $1 billion mark.

Kasada aussie startups

Aussie cybersecurity startup Kasada raises $14 million amid COVID-19 online crime spike

Aussie cybersecurity startup Kasada has raised US$10 million ($14.4 million) in Series B funding to fuel further global expansion, as COVID-19 causes a spike in online crime.

Indigenous entrepreneurs

“Go slowly, listen and reflect”: Entrepreneurs pass the mic to Indigenous women in 24-hour Insta campaign

Aussie entrepreneurs are handing over their Instagram handles today, to help amplify the voices of Indigenous entrepreneurs, artists and creatives online.

Town prints own money.

“Amazon will not be accepting wooden dollars”: How one mayor is countering the economic crisis by printing his own cash

Rather than watching his townspeople struggle through the COVID-19 economic crisis, one US mayor has created a novel way to reboot local trade.

QUT CEA

“A sad day”: QUT closes its Creative Enterprise program, as COVID-19 puts pressure on university sector

Queensland University of Technology is winding down its Creative Enterprise Australia program after 12 years, as COVID-19 hits the university sector.

Diffuse Energy

Tiny wind turbine startup secures $400,000 for tech powering communications in crisis

Diffuse Energy has secured $400,000 in seed funding for its off-grid power solution that helped keep energyency workers connected in the bushfire crisis.

Buy From the Bush

Buy From the Bush delivers $5 million to regional small business, and two crises later, they’re still feeling the love

The Buy From the Bush campaign has delivered $5 million in revenues to small businesses. And they're still feeling the positive effects.

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