After 15 years of bootstrapping, Finder raises $30 million to capitalise on ‘Web 3’
The funding gives Finder a valuation of $650 million, as the startup gets ahead of the global 'internet revolution'.
InstantScripts, Pickstar and Mr Yum: The startups recognised in this year’s Smart50 Awards
From telehealth to retail to food tech, here are the startups and tech-enabled businesses that won out at SmartCompany's Smart50 Awards 2021.
‘LinkedIn alternative’ startup launches with almost $1 million in funding from Sequoia
An Aussie startup has launched the ‘LinkedIn for essential professionals’, and banked $920,000 in pre-seed funding to get it off the ground.
Frydenberg targets BNPL and cryptocurrency with payments regulation reform
Frydenberg will promise to modernise payments regulation and oversight in order to keep pace with technology, and to better protect consumers.
Former Smart50 winner Pet Circle raises $125 million, becomes latest Aussie unicorn
E-commerce store for pet supplies Pet Circle has raised $125 million in Series C funding, valuing the business at more than $1 billion.
Nine startups that raised a combined $70 million this week
A biotech producing a new COVID vaccine, tiny eco-homes and the Canva for building apps: Here are the startup funding stories you may have missed.
Mr Yum, Heaps Normal and Linktree among Pause Award winners for 2021
The Pause Awards celebrate startups and individuals succeeding here and overseas. Here are some of the big winners for 2021.
Harrison.ai raises $129 million to ease pressure on stretched healthcare systems
Harrison.ai has raised $129 million in Series B funding, and secured a joint venture partnership to develop AI-powered pathology solutions.
CreditorWatch founder raises $3 million for new tech tackling SME invoice scams
Serial entrepreneur Colin Porter has raised $3 million for the launch of PayOK, a platform designed to protect SMEs from invoice fraud.
Startup Galaxy launches “game changer” platform to streamline angel group investments
Aussie directory Startup Galaxy is launching a new investment feature, making it easier for angel groups to back up-and-coming startups.
Mr Yum raises $89 million to build “Shopify for restaurants”
Melbourne-born startup Mr Yum has raised $89 million in Series A funding to seize a global opportunity in hospitality tech.
Non-alcoholic beer brand Heaps Normal bags $8.5 million to accelerate its mission to change Aussie drinking culture
Heaps Normal has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding as it doubles down on its growth trajectory and onboards strategic investors.