When life gives you limes: What we can learn from Australia’s first scooter-sharing trial
Lime scooters have popped up all over the Brisbane CBD and neighbouring suburbs, so what can we learn from this trial so far?
Perth-based ‘Uber for car washing’ startup Refresh heads to Melbourne, despite Shark Tank setback
It may not have found success on Shark Tank, but Perth’s Uber-style car-washing startup Refresh is on the up, and is now launching in Melbourne.
Volt becomes first neobank to secure full banking licence — and celebrates a $8.4 million raise
Volt Bank has been granted a full Authorised Deposit-Taking Institution, in the same week as bagging $8.4 million from ASX-listed Collection House.
NT startup community gets a boost as Darwin Innovation Hub welcomes first ever incubator cohort
The Darwin Innovation Hub has welcomed its first ever incubator cohort, with program director Wendy Pech pledging to boost the NT startup spirit
Airbnb for dresses: How Aussie startup Designerex is letting millennials rent out their wardrobes
The Australian-founded Designerex platform is a two-sided marketplace that allows people to affordably rent outfits for events.
Atlassian tops $1 billion in revenue after a “ripper” quarter
"We had a ‘ripper’ of a quarter," said Atlassian chief executives Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar in their letter to shareholders.
How Kiwi edtech Kami gained six million users without any advertising and secured a $1.4 million investment
Kiwi edtech Kami has raised $1.4 million in its Series A round, and with six million users already, it’s setting out to disrupt classrooms across the world.
Four wholesome robot friends that wouldn’t dream of taking your job — plus one that tried and failed
Contrary to the apocalyptic predictions of Flight of the Conchords, the humans are not yet dead. These robots are only here to help us out.
What startups can learn from Gillette’s new ad
What can startup founders learn from Gillette’s new advertisement? A great deal, but here are a few thoughts to get you started.
Aussie startups snagged $1.25 billion in VC funding last year — but it’s not good news for everyone
VC funding for Aussie startups hit a record high of $1.25 billion in 2018. But, as the average deal size grows, is there enough support for the little guys?
Veteran Aussie fintech Capify set to ramp up operations with $135 million credit facility from Goldman Sachs
Alternative-lending startup Capify has secured a $135 million credit facility, to reach more SMEs and take its business to the next level.
Music to their ears: Meet the team using VR to build instruments for disabled musicians
Most virtual reality technology and musical instruments are designed for the able-bodied — but this team has set out to change that.
