Tiny wind turbine startup secures $400,000 for tech powering communications in crisis
Diffuse Energy has secured $400,000 in seed funding for its off-grid power solution that helped keep energyency workers connected in the bushfire crisis.
When is a unicorn not a unicorn? US algorithm pegs two Aussie startups for $1 billion status… but we’ve already crowned them
Two Aussie startups have been named on the CB Insights ‘Future Unicorns’ list. But on their home ground, we’ve already crowned them both.
“We simply can’t stop”: Why the time was right for DivTal to level the employment playing field
Despite hiring freezes caused by the COVID-19 economic downturn, the time was right for diversity-focused recruitment startup DivTal to launch.
Amazon launches Aussie booze delivery service, taking on local stalwarts and small businesses alike
Amazon Australia's online booze store and delivery service could disrupt Dan Murphy’s and BWS, and cause headaches for startups and small businesses too.
Workit Spaces bucks the co-working trend, recording tenfold increase in enquiries
The founders of co-working business Workit Spaces have doubled down on investment and growth during the pandemic. And it seems to be working.
“What did you do?”: Reddit co-founder resigns from board to make room for black talent in tech
Reddit co-founder and former chief Alexis Ohanian has resigned from his position on the board, to make room for a black leader at the business.
“Back to celebrating”: Private chef marketplace Gathar raises $600,000, as eased restrictions put dinner parties back on the table
Dinner party startup Gathar has secured $600,000 in seed funding, and chief Jodie Mlikota says we could be on the cusp of COVID-19 home-dining revolution.
“A firecracker”: Lawpath launches digital witnessing tool as COVID-19 forces innovation in law
When COVID-19 forced the relaxation of requirements around legal documents, Lawpath was quick to act. But these changes have been a long time coming.
The show must go on(line): How Humanitix helped organisers to hold events during the COVID-19 lockdown
How not-for-profit Humanitix is using its skills to fund education programs by helping organisers to host online events during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Tesla and Amazon under fire as employees contract COVID-19
After Elon Musk branded the COVID-19 lockdown laws ‘fascist’, an employee at Tesla's New York factory has tested positive for the virus.
Fishburners closes Brisbane space in the wake of COVID-19
Fishburners is closing its Brisbane co-working space, as it moves towards an ‘omni-channel’ model, including boosting its digital presence.
Uber launches Aussie car rental service in a bid to boost local tourism
Ride-sharing behemoth Uber is trialling a car rental service in Queensland in a bid to get Aussies out the house and exploring again.
