SafetyCulture uses $60 million raise to let employees cash in on equity, and takes unicorn crown for itself
SafetyCulture has raised a massive $60.5 million, pushing its valuation to $1.3 billion and crowning it the latest Aussie unicorn.
A new normal for startups: How to handle a slowdown when your BAU is hypergrowth
Startups are defined by fast growth and ambitions of world domination. But COVID-19 means founders have had to quickly shift gears into survival mode.
Recruitment startup bags $1.1 million in seed funding, but growth plans are “out the window”
Recruitment startup alooba has secured a massive $1.1 million in seed funding, at just a year old and slap bang in the middle of an economic crisis.
Culture in the time of coronavirus: Five things Canva is doing to maintain its vibe
Canva is famed for its sexy-but-still-cool office space and strong focus on community. So how is the Sydney unicorn handling working from home?
Delivery workers are now ‘essential’, so they deserve the rights extended to other employees
We're collectively relying on delivery workers to provide an essential service during social distancing, so we must consider what we owe them in return.
“Future-proofing”: Renewable energy startup sees a 40% spike in sales, as consumers panic-buy solar power
Amid the COVID-19 economic crisis, there have been some surprising business success stories. Solar energy startup Smart Energy is one of them.
Privacy versus pandemic: Tracking mobile phones could allow the government to control the spread of COVID-19
Could the government tracking mobile phones offer a more targeted approach to controlling the spread of COVID-19? Is it even legal?
Meet the drone startup keeping operations running in Africa… from its Melbourne office
Swoop Aero is taking remote work to the next level, operating a whole fleet of autonomous drones delivering medical supplies in Malawi from Melbourne.
What Morrison’s stimulus packages mean for startups, and survival tips for those who can’t apply
With so many coronavirus announcements for SMEs, you could be left wondering where your startup sits. Here's a rundown of the support available to you.
Explained: Is your startup eligible for the COVID-19 wage subsidies?
The government has released clarification on eligibility criteria for its JobKeeper scheme, suggesting startups will indeed be able to claim the support.
Startup sector calls on government for “urgent and critical” support during COVID-19 crisis
There are calls government support tailored to high-growth tech companies, amid claims the sector has been “bought to its knees” by the COVID-19 crisis.
What do WhatsApp, Dropbox and Kickstarter have in common? Why times of crisis breed invention
Entrepreneurs thrive in crises and uncertainty. They revel in the depths of the most complex global challenges. It’s how they’re wired.