Okra Solar’s US$2.1 million raise will help the Aussie deep tech startup bring electricity to more than 1 million people
The startup will scale up distribution of its product and electrify more than 290,000 off-grid homes in Nigeria and other countries in the next three years.
Female-founded Lumi Interactive secures US$6.75 million investment to develop “kindfulness” game
Lumi Interactive is working on a free mobile game called Kinder World, which gives players the opportunity to take care of unique virtual houseplants — as they take care of themselves in the real world.
Death tech startup Bare raises $10 million in Series A funding to change how Australians approach the end of life
Bare's co-founders say the startup aims to change what the end-of-life journey looks like in Australia, providing a single platform for multiple services in an otherwise disjointed industry.
Startup school: Three out of four Aussie startups fail. Here’s how to make sure you’re not one of them
In the second edition of the startup school series, SmartCompany Plus looks at how founders can approach growth.
Global ride-hailing service inDriver brings ‘set your own price’ model to Melbourne
Global ride-sharing service inDriver launched in Melbourne on Monday, presenting local passengers and drivers with an alternative to existing players in the market.
The challenges you need to overcome in order to scale your business effectively
Without a clear understanding of how to scale, businesses and startups can — and do — crash and burn.
Keep It Cleaner: How Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw built a business with community at its core
Being in business with your best friend might sound like a recipe for trouble. But for Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, their strong bond has allowed them to build Keep It Cleaner, with community at the heart of it all.
Trust your gut: Steph Claire Smith’s advice to entrepreneurs
In the years since health and wellness empire Keep It Cleaner launched, its co-founder Steph Claire Smith has learnt a thing or two about trusting her gut.
My biggest mistake: Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, co-founders of Keep It Cleaner
The two Keep It Cleaner co-founders say their biggest mistake hasn’t been one specific moment, but rather an ongoing, general gaffe: underestimating themselves.
Online lending marketplace Swoop raises US$9.4 million to help more SMEs secure funding
Swoop, a global online funding platform for SMEs and advisors, aims to further expand into the Australian and global markets.
My biggest mistake: Aaron Smith, founder of KX Pilates
In the early days of KX Pilates, Aaron Smith let his enterprising spirit get the better of him — using an influx of franchisee cash to jump on some hot new trends.
Minimum wage rises 5.2% to $21.38 an hour, giving a boost to 2.7 million Australians as cost of living soars
Australia's minimum wage will rise by 5.2% to $21.38 an hour, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.