“An obligation to go global”: Aussie farming software startup to enter the UK
Australian agriculture software startup Safe Ag Systems will be commercially trialled in the United Kingdom this month.
Canva’s Melanie Perkins named one of the world’s top founders of the decade
Canva co-founder and Aussie tech icon Melanie Perkins has been named in the Forbes 'top under 30 of the decade' founders list, only one of two women in the top 10.
Japanese ‘love hotel’ booking platform suffers data breach exposing names, emails and card details of users
Japanese startup HappyHotel, a search engine for finding and booking rooms in so-called ‘love hotels’, has found itself the victim of a cyber hack.
WeWork debacle aftermath felt as SoftBank backs out of startup investments last minute
In the wake of WeWork’s catastrophic IPO attempt, SoftBank’s Vision Fund has been dropping out of investment deals without warning.
Switched off over Christmas? Here’s the startup news you might have missed
If you’re just ramping up to hit the New Year running and you haven’t looked at any business news in a while, here’s the startup news you may have missed.
Startup Yume joins forces with Suez on epic installation showing the scale of Australia’s food waste crisis
Surplus food reselling platform Yume has partnered with waste management giant Suez on an installation demonstrating Australia’s food waste problem.
CommBank’s fintech feud: Why the government should level the playing field in 2020
The banks still believe — and act — like they have a privileged position in our financial services system. That needs to change.
Here’s what entrepreneurs are reading this Christmas
Getting absorbed in a book isn't difficult, but knowing which one to pick up (or download) can be. But don't fret, we've got you covered.
Blazing trails and dreaming big: StartupSmart’s 12 startups to watch in 2020
These rising startup stars are taking global markets by storm, tapping into emerging trends, and making a real difference to Australian communities.
Five predictions for equity crowdfunding in 2020, from PledgeMe co-founder Anna Guenther
Millions of dollars have been raised via equity crowdfunding in Australia and NZ in 2019. PledgeMe co-founder Anna Guenther shares her predictions for 2020.
A new kind of storytelling: Meet the virtual reality startup letting users DIY a documentary
Mod founder Michela Ledwidge has built a brand new kind of storytelling software — a VR platform that lets users create their own documentary.
Is Elon’s Cybertruck too big for your garage? This Aussie startup’s flat-packed, solar-powered carport has you covered
Iron Matrix has unveiled designs for a Cybertruck accessory that would make Elon himself proud: a flat-packed solar-powered carport.