The startup funding round: Blackbird backs cyber startup, Enboarder’s $6.6 million boost, and André Eikmeier’s bid to “save the f**king world”
Vinomofo's André Eikmeier secures funding for socially conscious social media, HR tech gets a boost, and there's a new delivery player in town.
SA startup Pickstar is incorporating AI to improve matchmaking
The AIML was asked by Pickstar to improve their matchmaking process for both their customers and stars.
The startup funding round: $1.25 million for craft beer, Vloggi’s $3.3 million valuation, and a payday for Startmate
There's been no shortage of cash flying around the startupland this week. Here are some of the funding stories you might have missed.
International startups to relocate to SA for Venture Catalyst Space, Australia’s first dedicated space incubator
Each of the startups will receive $10,000 in funding and support from the South Australian government, with the international companies receiving the funds once they commit to relocating to South Australia.
Lumary secures $17 million for tech designed to help service providers navigate the NDIS
The South Australian healthtech startup has raised the funding for tech that is designed to help service providers navigate the NDIS.
“Deeply disappointing”: Aussie startup leaders respond to Christian Porter’s appointment as minister for science and tech
Australian tech leaders are largely unimpressed with the appointment of Christian Porter as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.
Cabinet reshuffle: New ministers for small business and tech portfolios
Stuart Robert takes over as Minister for Small Business, while Christian Porter will be Minister for Industry, Science and Tech.
Melbourne startup Envato climbs up the rankings of the world’s best marketplaces
Envato has been named Australia’s top marketplace by Silicon Valley VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, and the 32nd best in the world.
Linktree secures $60 million in Series B funding, as global users top 12 million
Aussie startup Linktree has closed a huge US$45 million ($59.3 million) Series B round, as it continues its growth trajectory after COVID-19.
Pringles attempts to jump on NFT bandwagon with $2,500 ‘CryptoCrisp’ campaign
Pringles has jumped on one of the weirdest bandwagons of 2021 so far by launching a brand new ‘CryptoCrisp’ flavour, which is only available as an NFT.
Aussie startup Nourish Ingredients raises $14 million for plant-based fat that could take alternative meats mainstream
Nourish Ingredients has raised $14 million in seed funding to develop its animal-free fats, designed to enhance alternative meat products.
Adelaide-based satellite manufacturer Fleet Space Technologies launches fifth commercial nanosatellite
Fleet Space Technologies made history in November 2018 by launching Australia’s first four commercial nanosatellites, with its fifth nanosatellite launched this week.
