Startups

The federal government has committed $10 million in grant funding for regtechs creating innovative solutions to a set of key challenges.

We have a bumper funding round this week, featuring startups ranging from boat rental to a networking platform for people fighting addiction.

Coinbase’s IPO has brought cryptocurrency back into the spotlight, with its share price indicative of a shift into the mainstream, for good.

Payments fintech Square has become the latest player to announce it is rolling out a loan financing offering to its small business customers.

Menulog’s trial to treat its delivery riders as employees could lead to a shift in the way gig economy companies classify their workers, challenging the idea that they’re entrepreneurs themselves.

Aussie share-trading and superannuation startup Superhero has secured $25 million in funding, valuing the business at more than $100 million.

BNPL provider Klarna is partnering up with Flybuys in Australia, combining a split payments solution with good old-fashioned loyalty points.

The Victorian Government is offering grants of up to $25,000 for Melbourne business events, to encourage interstate travel and local spending.

While the company's recent valuation $19 billion may sound expensive, it’s possible that Canva could be worth $250 billion in just a few years.

Byron Bay designer Spell is offering a capsule collection for rent, through a partnership with sustainable fashion startup GlamCorner.

BNPL provider Zip Co is making a play in B2B payments, with a new service allowing SMEs to pay off all kinds of expenses in installments.

Aussie unicorn and design tech darling Canva has secured another $92.5 million in funding, more than doubling its valuation to $19.5 billion.