OneVentures has a fresh $80 million to invest — here’s what partner Michelle Deaker is looking for Funding Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 24 August 2020 The 1V Venture Credit Fund now has $120 million to be invested into Aussie startups. So what will pique its investors’ interest?
How the “perfect storm” of COVID-19 saw this proptech startup’s sales jump 2000% in two months Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 24 August 2020 COVID-19 is shaking up the property development sector, and startup Balfour Homes is reaping the benefits.
Apple, Google and Fortnite’s battle shows just how far big tech will go to retain power Analysis Ben Egliston 24 August 2020 Epic’s popular game Fortnite was removed from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store last week. And it escalated from there.
A misunderstanding of AI could see Australia adopt suffocating and unnecessary regulation Analysis Allan Waddell 24 August 2020 Australian regulators are in the midst of a general push towards tech regulation which threatens to seriously hobble the promise of AI.
Dear Mr Morrison: Aussie tech leaders demand better engagement and a halt to R&D reform Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 21 August 2020 Australian startup leaders have sent a letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison demanding the government engages with the sector on make-or-break policies.
COVID-19 drives down global VC funding — but Australia and New Zealand stay strong Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 21 August 2020 While COVID-19 has seen venture capital funding dip on a global scale, the Australian and Kiwi markets are faring relatively well.
Vinomofo and Adore Beauty tipped for ASX debut amid COVID-19 e-commerce boom Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 21 August 2020 As COVID-19 causes a spike in e-commerce activity, two Aussie tech platforms are reportedly making moves towards the IPO milestone.
How “little big company” See-Mode is tackling strokes with AI, and a fresh $9.7 million in funding Health Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 21 August 2020 AI-enabled stroke prediction and prevention startup See-Mode Technologies has raised $9.7 million as it ramps up for global growth.
Businesses should do like Atlassian and tell employees if they can ‘work from home forever’ Remote Work Angela Priestley 21 August 2020 Atlassian recently announcement that staff will be free to work from home permanently. And other businesses should follow suit.
Spaceship bags $10 million to meet shifting financial mindset among young Aussies Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 20 August 2020 Spaceship has raised $10 million in fresh funding, as COVID-19 pushes younger Aussies to re-think their financial futures.
Software startup Buildkite rises from stealth mode with $28 million funding round Funding Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 19 August 2020 Software development startup Buildkite has raised a massive $28 million in its first major funding round, valuing it at $200 million.
Benjamin Chong has been on the receiving end of many startup pitches: Here are his 10 tips for founders Startup Advice Benjamin Chong 19 August 2020 Attracting capital requires a killer pitch, with purpose and clarity, that articulates what the founder wants to achieve.
