Startups

The startup funding announcements are coming thick and fast as the calendar year quickly draws to a close, with AI startups, fintechs, property management platforms and even a company building a neural implant raising funds this week.

Remco Marcelis asked three investment experts for their thoughts on the state of the market, and how startup founders can get the edge on equity raising. 

Industry Minister Ed Husic has announced a new grant program for SMEs called the Industry Growth Program. But it sounds very familiar.

WeWork’s collapse casts doubt on analogies between physical workspaces and computers that have proliferated in recent years.

Small businesses and everyday bank customers will soon be shielded from costly scams by a $100 million "confirmation of payee" system, designed to bind a bank account number with the name of its owner.

This week's startup raises range in value from $500,000 to more than $109 million, with many in between. 

Tractor Ventures CEO Matt Allen opens up about its alternative lending platform, new 24 hour approval process and its upcoming equity fund.

Sally Metelerkamp, founder and CEO of Lived, shared a heartfelt post on why she decided to shut the doors of her startup and what other founders can learn from her journey.

The evolution of the pitch deck in the startup world exemplifies a shift from substance to style, a trend that's become increasingly concerning, writes Frances Goh.

RISE Accelerator, a collaboration between CSIRO and Atal Innovation Mission, focuses on advancing startups in circular economy technologies.

Songtradr, the music licensing platform founded by Australian songwriter and entrepreneur Paul Wiltshire, is reportedly worth $879 million after booking a $109 million capital raise.

In this week's startup funding roundup: Refillable drink dispensers, cannabis, psychedelics, no-code SaaS solutions and more.