“We just refuse to go slow”: v2food bags another $72 million to take its plant-based meat products global
Plant-based meat startup v2food has secured $72 million at a valuation of $500 million, as it makes a push for international growth.
Podium launches in Australia: What is it, and what’s the benefit for SMEs?
There’s a new unicorn in town, with the $2 billion SMS-based communication startup Podium officially launching Down Under. But what is it?
Rebecca Schot-Guppy to step down as FinTech Australia CEO
FinTech Australia chief Rebecca Schot-Guppy is stepping down after three years in the top job, as the search begins for a replacement.
Barcats bags $2.4 million to tackle the hospitality talent gap, as COVID-19 continues to change the sector
Between staff shortages, tech adoption and top-shelf tipples, COVID-19 will have long-term effects for hospitality — both good and bad.
Malcolm Turnbull signs on to help AI-powered startup Advanced Navigation go global
Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has joined the board of directors of space and transportation startup Advanced Navigation.
Cicada Innovations to run $2.1 million National Space Industry Hub
The hub will be based at Sydney’s Tech Central — a precinct that Premier Gladys Berejiklian has previously compared to Silicon Valley.
Afterpay to be acquired by Square in $39 billion deal
Afterpay is set to be acquired by Square, the payments giant headed up by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, in a deal worth $39 billion.
As Culture Amp hits a $2 billion valuation, who else is in the Aussie unicorn club?
Culture Amp has raised $135.4 million at a valuation of $2 billion and cementing its unicorn status. Here's a list of the Aussie unicorns.
Founders of Aussie unicorn Airwallex unveil $200 million VC fund
The founders of Aussie fintech unicorn Airwallex have launched their own venture capital fund, with the aim of raising $200 million.
Aussie-led startup secures $600 million for “world-changing” quantum computing tech
Silicon Valley-based PsiQuantum has closed a US$450 million ($611 million) Series D raise, giving it a valuation of US$3.15 billion ($4.3 billion).
A 620% uptick: Equity crowdfunding in Australia gathers momentum
More Australian businesses are raising more money through equity crowdfunding, with investments in the last quarter up 620% compared to last year.
Eden Brew launches with $4 million investment to develop a better alternative to cow’s milk
Australia’s science agency CSIRO is backing another startup in the alternative proteins space, this time focusing on the already-crowded dairy-free milk space.
