South Australian space startups reveal plans for international industry growth
Last week, three South Australian startups announced they are furthering their plans to support the international space industry.
The startup funding round: Digital ID verification, smart insurance, and nasal spray to protect against COVID-19
This week's wrap-up totals a massive $93.1 million in startup funding, including insurance tech, a COVID-19 nasal spray, and sustainable packaging.
Kate Morris and Alex Zaccaria among Aussie entrepreneurs clubbing together to invest in early-stage startups
A group of local startup founders, leaders and investors have banded together to create the Australian arm of angel group The Fund.
Linktree unveils suite of policies setting “the new standard” for parental leave
High-growth startup Linktree has unveiled its 18-week parental leave policy, with a focus on changing the narrative among Aussie businesses.
From breast pumps to booze-free beer: Meet the winners of Amazon’s $200,000 Launchpad Innovation prizes
Five startups have won Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants, securing prizes of cash, advertising support and mentorship worth $200,000.
Investible has $35 million in “critical” new funding for seed-stage startups
Seed-stage venture capital firm Investible has raised $35 million for its second fund, to bolster “critical” investment into Australia’s early-stage startup ecosystem.
What is Peloton anyway? A closer look at the $43 billion fitness-tech giant speeding to Australia
Cult fitness-tech company Peloton is set to launch its stationary bikes in Australia next month. But what is it, and where did it come from?
Home-brew bubble tea startup raises $1.1 million through equity crowdfunding, as founders gear up to go global
Home-brew bubble tea business Bubble Tea Club has raised $1.1 million as co-founders Jenny Le and Pam Yip gear up to go global.
Wine and robots: The Yield partners with Yamaha and Treasury Wine Estates to boost efficiency and sustainability on Aussie vineyards
The Yield has partnered with ASX-listed Treasury Wine Estates and Yamaha on an R&D project aimed at improving autonomous crop management.
MessageMedia acquired for $1.7 billion as M&A activity steps up a gear
Melbourne SMS marketing tech company MessageMedia has been acquired in a whopping $1.7 billion deal, as M&A activity in the sector ramps up.
Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian backs 21-year-old Aussie’s chicken-free Nuggs business that will “overhaul” the food system
Aussie-founded chicken-free Nuggs startup Simulate has raised $65 million in Series B funding, from big-name backers including Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian.
The startup funding round: Tech for COVID-19 vaccines, automating oyster farms, and $25 million for cybersecurity
This week's bumper startup funding round includes AR for eating out, tech for oyster farmers, and two renewable energy storage projects.
