Scooter-sharing startup Beam bucks the trend, raising $38.6 million to expand APAC operations
Scooter-sharing startup Beam has bagged $38.6 million, with the funding flying in the face of the assumption that ride-sharing is somewhat out-of-favour.
The Dream Collective partners with Canva, AWS and Google to bring women into the tech workforce
Sarah Liu says now is the time for out-of-work women to go after tech careers, and through ShePivots, she’s giving them the tools to do it.
Hardware made easy: Five tips to take you from concept design to market success
It's a long way from having a new hardware design to actually having a product to sell. But the journey can be easier if you follow a few strategic steps.
“I’m not willing to let the bastards get me down”: Discrimination is driving people with disabilities to entrepreneurship
People with disabilities are 40% more likely to be self-employed, with entrepreneurs reporting practical barriers to employment, as well as discrimination.
Aussie agtech could be a “cornerstone” of the post-COVID-19 economy… but only if we invest in it
COVID-19 has accelerated trends in Aussie agriculture, and agtech is there to help producers adapt. But there are still barriers they have to overcome.
Making a killing: The 10 reasons tech giants have grown during COVID-19
The tech giants that have thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic have 10 key attributes in common — and all businesses can learn from their success.
Aussie unicorn Culture Amp cuts 8% of jobs as it feels the pinch of COVID-19
Aussie ‘larrikin unicorn’ Culture Amp has laid off 8% of its workforce, CEO Didier Elzinga has confirmed, as the startup feels the effects of COVID-19.
Amazon in talks to acquire Aussie-founded self-driving-car startup Zoox
Aussie-founded self-driving car startup Zoox is reportedly in acquisition talks with Amazon, in a deal that will have ramifications for Aussie investors.
Interview with an angel: Why early-stage startup funding is still up for grabs, and how to get your hands on it
Amid a swathe of funding news, Sydney Angels has backed three new startups. So, where's the COVID-19 slump in early-stage investment we were expecting?
Atlassian makes employee survey open-source, encourages businesses to consider staff wellbeing
Atlassian is sharing its in-house COVID-19 employee survey with the public, in a bid to help other businesses support their staff during the pandemic.
P2P mortgage marketplace raises $5 million, as fintechs leave old-school banking in the dust
Alternative lending startup Funding.com.au has secured $5 million from Equity Venture Partners for its peer-to-peer mortgage marketplace.
‘Age gives you a huge advantage’: The benefits of founding a business later in life
People who establish businesses later in life have more resilience and a better perspective on market changes.