Startups

Fast-food stalwart McDonald's is foraying into the world of AI and personalisation through an acquisition of Israeli startup Dynamic Yield.

The Labor party will fight to make changes to the controversial AA Bill, regardless of whether it gets into power in this year’s federal election.

Australian micro-influencer startup Tribe has raised $14.7 million in funding, to fuel its expansion into the United States.

Fintech startup Airwallex has secured $141 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at over $1 billion and making it Australia’s third ever unicorn.

Tesla is suing Aussie-founded self-driving car rival Zoox, and five former employees, over alleged theft of proprietary information and trade secrets.

VR property startup Inspace XR has raised $750,000, with chief Justin Liang using his past in VC to avoid some of the major early-stage pitfalls.

Skedulo has raised $39.1 million in a round led by Microsoft’s venture fund M12. And while it's moved to the US, its keeping a firm foothold at home.

Aussie unicorn and golden child of the startup scene Atlassian is set to acquire AgileCraft for $235 million, as its shares reach record highs.

Australian sensor startup Fulcrum3D has secured just shy of $1 million in ARENA funding, for two forecasting projects for wind and solar farms.

Australian startup Cog Systems is partnering with global tech giant Qualcomm, to implement its security tech into 800 million smart devices annually.

SME-lending startup Waddle has secured $4 million in Series A funding, as the fintech gears up for significant partnerships within the banking sector.

Global startup generator and venture capital firm Antler is launching in Sydney, offering support, mentorship and $4,000 a month.