Three Australian startups that landed $32.3 million in funding this week
This week Australian startups raised over $32 million in VC funding despite the continued sparse economic landscape.
The 2023 Cartier Women’s Initiative features three outstanding Australian women founders
Three Australian entrepreneurs are among the finalists of the first ever Oceania awards category of the 2023 edition of the Cartier Women’s Initiative.
Circle In lands $2 million to expand its platform beyond support for working parents
Employee support platform Circle In has just secured $2 million in its latest round of funding. And it is focusing on wellbeing next.
Milkrun failed because it was “trying to do the right thing” by employees, union says
Instant delivery startup Milkrun failed because it could not compete against platforms offering riders lower pay and worse conditions, says the Transport Workers Union.
Milkrun collapse: Instant delivery startup lays off remaining staff and plans to close doors this week
Instant delivery pioneer Milkrun will reportedly lay off its remaining staff and cease trading this Friday, marking the demise of a startup which promised to revolutionise the grocery shopping experience but struggled to adjust to a rapidly changing economic climate.
Fivecast secures $30 million for its AI web monitoring aimed at national security
Adelaide-based AI startup, Fivecast, just secured $30 million in Series A for its cybersecurity analysis platform which can hunt down online info almost as fast as your girls' group chat.
“It f*cking rocks and this sucks”: Gourmet ready-meal service CoLab calls in the administrators
Gourmet ready-meal and pantry goods delivery service CoLab has called in the administrators, becoming the latest direct-to-consumer food platform to stumble in a rapidly changing Australian market.
Three Australian startups that landed over $22 million this week
We have three great Australian startups that managed to collectively land over $22 million this week. And they're an eclectic bunch!
Planning to equity crowdfund? Three lessons (and one bonus tip) from Old Young’s’ record-breaking raise
Your business is strong. Your fanbase is loyal — and growing. It could be time to seek external funding to expand, and equity crowdfunding looks like a viable option. But how do you maximise that potential?
Meet the Aussie mum behind Mama Movement’s wonderfully vibrant activewear
Mama Movement is a sustainable, colourful and high-performance activewear brand that inspires women to celebrate their bodies with colour, features Australian artists, and celebrates self-love and community.
Rovers, hypnotherapy and pocket farms: Five Aussie startups that scored $20 million this week
We've got some super interesting startups to chat about in this week's funding round up. Let's take a look at where the cash is splashed.
Tribe Skincare founder on five things she’ll do differently as she reveals plans to launch a sister brand
Founder Kayla Houlihan has announced that she will be launching a new sister brand from the ground up towards the end of 2023.
