Startups

As COVID-19 reshapes the very definition of an office, there’s been a surge in demand for short-term, flexible lease options.

Songtradr has raised $41.7 million, as COVID-19 shakes up the music industry, and changes the way investment meetings play out too.

Aussie e-bike startup Bolt Bikes has raised $16 million in funding and rebranded its eco-friendly fleet to become Zoomo.

Sydney-based fintech Waddle is set to be acquired by payroll and accounting tech giant Xero in an $80 million deal.

The Senate committee reviewing a series of controversial changes to the R&D Tax Incentive has quietly pushed back its reporting date.

Afterpay is making a play in the mainland European market, through the acquisition of Spanish fintech Pagantis for at least $82 million.

COVID-19 is shaking up the property development sector, and startup Balfour Homes is reaping the benefits.

Australian startup leaders have sent a letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison demanding the government engages with the sector on make-or-break policies.

While COVID-19 has seen venture capital funding dip on a global scale, the Australian and Kiwi markets are faring relatively well.

As COVID-19 causes a spike in e-commerce activity, two Aussie tech platforms are reportedly making moves towards the IPO milestone.

AI-enabled stroke prediction and prevention startup See-Mode Technologies has raised $9.7 million as it ramps up for global growth.

Atlassian recently announcement that staff will be free to work from home permanently. And other businesses should follow suit.