Startup helping place international students secures $12 million, as COVID-19 presents an unexpected opportunity
Adventus has raised $12 million in seed and Series A funding, as it grows its SaaS platform helping international students find a spot at university.
“Ping-pong is not a value add”: COVID-19 has killed co-working. Does anyone care?
She knows why we started it. She knows why we loved it. But the co-working model is dead and buried, says Joan Westenberg.
Joke’s over: Burger Urge deletes posts mocking Sizzler after federal court filing
It seems Burger Urge bit off more than it could chew when it tried to mock food chain giant Sizzler over the naming of a burger. Here's what happened.
A super model: Why this dress-for-hire startup believes the sustainable fashion trend will be good for business
A Melbourne fashion business says customers are embracing the opportunity to hire designer clothing for one-off events because it makes good sense.
“I’m literally stunned”: Startup accuses Apple of “mafioso” behaviour after App Store rejection dispute
US startup Basecamp has found itself in an epic David vs Goliath battle with Apple, with its co-founder accusing the tech giant of a “shakedown”.
Skin in the game and investment with heart: What does equity crowdfunding look like in the era of COVID-19?
Throughout the pandemic, startups have still been closing successful equity crowdfunding campaigns. Is this yet another trend COVID-19 is set to accelerate?
“Keeping your eye on the cash”: Startup tips for an unusual EOFY
For startups, this EOFY, more than ever, it's all about "cash, cash, cash", says Standard Ledger founder and startup accountancy guru Remco Marcelis.
“It has pushed me and challenged me”: How COVID-19 led to international clients for this Melbourne Pilates studio
When the pandemic shut down her Pilates studio, Tamara Weston honed her camera skills and took her classes online. Here's what she learned.
“Era of innovation”: Square Peg surpasses $1 billion in funding assets as Paul Bassat predicts post-pandemic tech boom
Aussie VC stalwart Square Peg has raised $350 million ahead of closing its fourth fund, nudging its assets under management over the $1 billion mark.
Aussie cybersecurity startup Kasada raises $14 million amid COVID-19 online crime spike
Aussie cybersecurity startup Kasada has raised US$10 million ($14.4 million) in Series B funding to fuel further global expansion, as COVID-19 causes a spike in online crime.
“A sad day”: QUT closes its Creative Enterprise program, as COVID-19 puts pressure on university sector
Queensland University of Technology is winding down its Creative Enterprise Australia program after 12 years, as COVID-19 hits the university sector.
“We were lucky to have this idea in the bank”: How Recovawear fast-tracked its clothing label for people with disabilities amid COVID-19
After a car accident injury left her with minimal wardrobe options, Penny Weber swapped her entertainment industry career for one in clothing design.
