Nine startups that raised more than $1 million this week
From SimPRO's $350 million raise to travel and healthtech, here are some of the startup funding stories you might have missed this week.
From SA to Silicon Valley: Meet this year’s Pearcey National Entrepreneur Award winner
Mohan Koo, co-founder of cybersecurity company DTEX Systems, has taken home the Pearcey National Entrepreneur Award for 2021.
Everything you need to know about employee share scheme changes
An overhaul to employee share scheme legislation is expected to be tabled in parliament this week. Here’s what’s changing, and what it means for startups.
This Silicon Valley crypto startup, founded by a Brisbane entrepreneur, is now worth $2 billion
Aussie-founded crypto startup CoinList has raised a whopping $138 million in Series A funding, giving it a valuation of $2.1 billion.
Ten Aussie startups that raised a total of $267 million this week
The influx of cash into Aussie startups isn’t slowing down. Here are some of the startup funding stories you might have missed this week.
Aussie non-alcoholic spirits startup Lyre’s raises a glass to $37 million in fresh funding
Non-alcoholic spirits brand Lyre's has raised $37 million as it ramps up global growth, and founder Carl Hartmann has his eye on teetotal unicorn status.
Microsoft’s Annie Parker to head up Sydney’s Tech Central precinct
Parker will be bringing her passion for diversity and inclusion into her new role, building a tech hub that celebrates diversity, culture and creativity as much as innovation.
What does Google’s $1 billion investment in Australia mean for the local tech scene?
Google's investment in Australia both proves the ongoing maturing of the sector and contributes to it further.
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar back e-bike startup Zoomo in $80 million raise
Aussie e-bike subscription startup Zoomo has raised $80 million, with Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar both investing.
Is Beforepay gearing up for a $158 million IPO?
Plans have reportedly been leaked for the IPO of fintech Beforepay, suggesting a listing next year could give the business a market capitalisation of $158.3 million.
Hindsite raises $3.25 million for the “YouTube of hands-on skills”
Aussie startup Hindsite has raised $3.25 million in seed funding to build out its edtech platform for the skilled, on-site workforce.
Afterpay’s evolution continues with launch of Money app
Afterpay has launched it’s long-awaited Money by Afterpay app, introducing new services for its young, tech-savvy consumer-base.
