Five Aussie startups and firms receiving major cash injections despite the tech downfall
Despite the many unfortunate cases of layoffs and closures, it turns out there is still cash around in the tech investment scene.
Gen Z fashion startup Zipr wins the Pitch, taking home more than $100,000 in prizes
At an event on Thursday night in Sydney, Zipr was crowned the winner of SmartCompany's inaugural Pitch evening.
After $10 million in sales, Liquor Loot is using crowdfunding to launch its international expansion
Liquor Loot founder Joel Hauer says crowdfunding is a way for fans of a brand to, quite literally, have a sense of brand ownership.
The tech companies that have laid off staff this year as economic turbulence rips through the sector
We're only a month away from the final quarter of 2022 — a year that could be remembered for its worldwide tech layoffs.
Gig economy player Mable to boost superannuation options as Tony Burke lashes the entire sector
Care work platform Mable will "simplify" opt-in superannuation deductions for gig workers as the government readies its own reform agenda.
How Aussie tech consultancy startup Transpire came to be acquired by a Brazilian unicorn for $23.4 million
Transpire is the technology partner of some of Australia’s biggest businesses, including Vodafone and Virgin Australia.
Sydney fintech Hello Clever bags $4.5 million in seed funding, as it pits ‘buy to earn’ model against BNPL
Hello Clever has completed a $4.5 million seed funding round, driving its plan to lure millennial and gen Z shoppers away from buy now, pay later services while pioneering the use of Australia's new PayTo technology.
The Pitch shortlist is here: 10 Aussie startups that will vie for a big win next week
After receiving a mountain of fantastic pitches from around the country, we're ready to share our 10 shortlisted entries.
Australian startup layoffs continue as Mr Yum reduces headcount by 17%
Digital menu and restaurant ordering startup Mr Yum will lay off nearly one in five workers, becoming the latest Australian firm to slash its headcount as market expectations dim.
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey went from gaming and VR to military tech. Now he’s bringing his defence company to Australia
Anduril has set up an Australian arm, and Luckey came to Sydney to entice “brilliant technologists in military engineering” to sign on.
Flying Fox co-founder Kylie Frazer on great companies in hard times, and the brilliant people who keep her excited about startups
Ahead of her judging appearance at the Pitch, Kylie Frazer filled SmartCompany in on Flying Fox's progress, changes in the market and why it's the people that drive her passion for early stage startups.
SafetyCulture, Atlassian named as Best Places to Work in a year focused on wellbeing and flexibility
Great Place To Work has announced its 2022 Australia's Best Workplaces list, with SafetyCulture and Atlassian each taking home the third spot in their respective categories of medium and large businesses.
