Who — and where — are Australia’s VC funds? And where do they get their money from?
Venture capital investment in Australia has exploded since 2003. But who and where are the investors? And which industries are benefitting?
Podcasting startup The Peers Project lands “dream partnership” with Alibaba
The Peers Project has secured a partnership with Alibaba, to produce a series exploring the entrepreneurial journey of young Australians.
The startup funding round: Aconex co-founders shell out, e-commerce boom pays off and data makes the world go round
It's been another big week in startupland. Yet more capital is flowing into fintechs, but there's also cash in construction, data and edtech.
PayPal enters Aussie BNPL arena, with no additional fees for merchants
PayPal has shown its hand in the Aussie buy-now pay-later scene, announcing plans to launch PayPal Pay in 4 for its Australian merchants.
Australia can create a world-class startup culture, but it must act now
There are two very important things on the to-do list, writes SafetyCulture founder Luke Anear.
Fresh haul: Digital seafood marketplace ShoreTrade raises $8 million to expand to global shores
Aussie ‘Amazon for fish’ startup ShoreTrade has secured $8 million in fresh funding, as it gears up to turn global fish markets on their head.
Aussie startup leaders call for collaboration with ATO on R&D Tax Incentive for software
Some of Australia's highest profile tech leaders have written to the ATO to invite collaboration on the R&D Tax Incentive scheme for software research.
“It’s the right thing to do”: The women investing in women, and boosting diversity in Aussie entrepreneurship
When it comes to supporting women in business, these women are ready to hand over their own hard-earned cash, as well as their wisdom.
From social enterprises to ethical super: Nine women-led businesses dedicated to supporting women during COVID-19, and beyond
SmartCompany showcases the efforts of nine female entrepreneurs whose work is having a meaningful impact on women's lives.
Why we should be teaching all children about brilliant women in technology
Studies show women are disadvantaged by technology designed by (and arguably for) men, so how can we begin changing the culture that leads to this?
Xero expands small business platform with acquisition of European staffing platform Planday
Accounting software provider Xero has made its largest acquisition to date, after striking a deal with Denmark-based workforce management platform Planday.
Why I’m joining Kirstin Ferguson in supporting with cash, not just words, this IWD
As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, we have an opportunity to think about our own purchasing decisions.
