Startups

Australian startup VAPAR has raised $5 million to fuel its AI-powered water and sewerage pipeline maintenance software.

Mother-daughter duo Dr Christine Pitt and Skye Raward established Farmers2Founders in 2018 with a vision to put producers at the centre of innovation in agriculture and help solve some of the challenges facing the sector.

Blackbird breaks its silence on Kiki - the sub-letting startup that publicly pivoted to to NYC 'girls' club' despite being run by men.

January is traditionally a slower month for startup funding announcements, so this week we're looking at startups that have raised fresh capital so far this month, rather than this week alone. On the list are startups tackling rental income, peanut allergies, access to solar power, and AI-powered educational coaching.

Angel investors and startup founders are signing a new petition urging the federal government not to increase the asset limit test for 'sophisticated investors', claiming major changes could limit funding to Australia's most innovative early-stage startups.

Perth biotech startup Uluu has launched its first commercial product via a collaboration with iconic surf brand Quiksilver.

Dr Catriona Wallace has invested in a number of startups founded by women and young people in the aftermath of Shark Tank Australia’s 2023 season.

The Australian Business Growth Fund has slip, slop, slapped a $10 million investment into Solbari, the Melbourne brand dedicated to stylish but highly sun-protective clothing.

Take a look at the 10 biggest capital raises by Australian startups in 2023, and their plans for future growth.

From the death and rebirth of Milkrun, to CBA getting sued and the continued controversy around Boosting Female Founders, here are the most-read startup stories on SmartCompany in 2023.

Victoria's startup scene has broken the $100 billion valuation barrier, but more work must be done to ensure early-stage startups have access to the capital they need, according to a new report from LaunchVic and analytics firm Dealroom.

While social feeds were dominated by AI Bros dispensing ChatGPT hacks, out in the real world Australian AI startups have been hard at work.