Gathered Here secures $1 million in funding and doubles valuation, as investors embrace death-tech
Gathered Here has raised $1 million in funding, as investors realise the opportunity in digitising — and improving — end-of-life services.
Mental health startup Inspiretek eyes $50 million valuation and US launch following seed round
Inspiretek has just closed a $2.5 million seed round, and is already gearing up for a Series A that will value the business at $50 million.
The most-read startup stories on SmartCompany in 2021
From Canva to Bitcoin to Who Gives a Crap, these were the 10 most-read startup and tech stories on SmartCompany in 2021.
Tint bags $600,000 for tech disrupting the way we buy paint
Paint-tech startup Tint has raised $600,000 through equity crowdfunding for its tech disrupting the home decor industry.
Why Kate Dinon’s PR agency has launched a seed fund for startup investment
Melbourne PR and comms agency Character + Distinction has launched its seed fund for investing in startups, with a focus on storytelling.
Australian Space Park to foster international collaboration between SMEs
Located in Adelaide, the space park is expected to turbocharge the growth of the Australian space sector by fostering greater industry collaboration.
Rokt raises $458 million, as Aussie startups continue to cash in
Aussie founded Rokt has bagged $458 million in Series E funding in one of the biggest ever venture capital raises for an Australian business.
Voly raises $18 million for tech disrupting the grocery market
Voly has raised $18 million in a round led by Sequoia Capital India, for its platform offering grocery deliveries within 15 minutes.
Lawpath launches accounting-on-demand product for SMEs
Lawpath's new service bundles legal and accounting services, plus a company secretary offering for small businesses and startups.
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.
Canva co-founders sign up to Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge, committing the ‘vast majority’ of their wealth to charities
Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht are doubling down on their commitment to donate most of their wealth to good causes.
Pets, cars and cybersecurity: 10 Aussie startups that raised a combined $372 million this week
We're coming towards the end of what has surely been the biggest year in startup funding on record in Australia, and this week's funding news spans e-commerce, fintech, logistics and bot-fighting.
