Meet the first five startups to secure funding from Victoria’s women-focused Alice Anderson fund
Victoria's Alice Anderson Fund has backed its first five women-led startups, funding comfortable breast pumps, a fitness app, childcare support tech and more.
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.
Seeking private capital? Here are five things you should know about your investor
The first step is to understand what motivates private investors; the second is to design an investment solution that fits their growth strategy and risk appetite.
The Aussie tech companies valued at more than $100 million, and what AirTree is looking for next
The AirTree team shares what they have learnt and observed along the way as Australian tech companies grow their valuations, and what they are hoping to see more of from here.
Sydney-based disability services platform Hireup bags $40 million in funding from SEEK
Online disability services platform Hireup has secured $40 million in growth capital from SEEK Investments to roll out its service across Australia.
Non-dilutive capital could keep the rewards of Australia’s flourishing tech sector at home
Non-dilutive capital is emerging as a key trend, as more and more startup founders push for alternatives to raising growth funding.
Shares, registers, and agreements: The legal requirements of equity crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding opens up a lot of potential capital, but you need to ensure your business is properly prepared for the changes that follow.
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.
Patrick Grove launches Aussie-focused SPAC: How does it work, and what does it mean for the ecosystem?
A SPAC is a listed vehicle seeking to merge with a scaleup to take it public. That brings trickle-down opportunities to the whole ecosystem.
Chinese VC investment no big loss to Aussie startups, says Daniel Petre
Josh Frydenberg’s blocking of Chinese investment into Australia could slow funds from the country coming into the startup scene — but that's okay says one prominent VC.
“Discriminated against because we have husbands”: How ‘savvy’ business structuring left this startup ineligible for grant support
CircleIn's Jodie Geddes and Kate Pollard were ineligible for the BFF Initiative, as 50% of their equity was attributed to their husbands.
Software startup Buildkite rises from stealth mode with $28 million funding round
Software development startup Buildkite has raised a massive $28 million in its first major funding round, valuing it at $200 million.