Kickstarting again and again: Why Melbourne startup Nura keeps going back to the crowdfunding platform
Speaking to SmartCompany Plus, co-founder Luke Campbell shares some of the lessons Nura has taken from the platform, and strategies other companies can chase their own crowdfunding goals.
Last year’s Smart50 winner InstantScripts sees 10% increase in valuation following $5 million invesment
The recent investment from Bailador Technology Investments sees InstantScripts' valuation rise by $1.7 million.
Local startups raised more than $100 million last month. Want to follow their footsteps?
We've extended entries for the Pitch startups competition until the end of the week. Don't miss your chance to enter.
Four female business leaders reflect on resilience in the face of adversity in 2022
Four female entrepreneurs share their advice on business survival, adaptability and honing your personal power.
HIVERY CEO warns of changing investor sentiment weeks after completing $30 million Series B raise
HIVERY co-founder Jason Hosking says the startup sector should prepare for conservative investment ahead, as "there's no doubt the landscape, retail tech or otherwise, has changed significantly in the last six months".
“Aggressive, but mixed with common sense”: Mr Yum co-founder Adrian Osman on lessons learned in overseas expansion
SmartCompany spoke with Mr Yum COO and co-founder Adrian Osman about mixing aggressive with common sense and the key to new markets.
How new tech players are putting people over profits to provide an alternative to the industry’s giants
New companies are attempting to challenge huge tech conglomerates with platforms that give consumers, creators and workers more power.
Up launches pop-up store to promote Maybuy, says in-person branch could one day be a possibility
Last night Up launched its pop-up store on Swanston St in Melbourne's CBD to promote Maybuy, and give 'Upsiders' a chance to win back money for purchases they regret.
How encouraging more women into agtech can better feed Australia’s population
With agriculture critical to Australia’s economy, representing 12% of goods and services exports in 2020-21, there is an urgent need to fix its workforce crisis.
Melbourne startup July named as official luggage suppliers for 2022 Australian Commonwealth Games team
The partnership will see July supply luggage to Australian athletes competing in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
‘A second generation of iconic businesses’ — Alex Khor on the self-sustaining cycle of talent and knowledge in ANZ startups
SmartCompany catches up with AfterWork Ventures' Alex Khor about the current startup landscape, and the new generation of leading ANZ businesses.
Great Wrap raises $24 million as it looks to knock petroleum plastics off the shelves with its biodegradable stretch wrap
The company says its stretch wrap is made from potato waste and performs the same as conventional plastic wraps, but is 100% compostable, and breaks down in less than 180 days.
