Aussie non-alcoholic spirits startup Lyre’s raises a glass to $37 million in fresh funding
Non-alcoholic spirits brand Lyre's has raised $37 million as it ramps up global growth, and founder Carl Hartmann has his eye on teetotal unicorn status.
Microsoft’s Annie Parker to head up Sydney’s Tech Central precinct
Parker will be bringing her passion for diversity and inclusion into her new role, building a tech hub that celebrates diversity, culture and creativity as much as innovation.
Rivian and Tesla’s software enriched cars are breaking open the ownership model
Just like a mobile phone, a Rivian vehicle comes with multiple pre-installed systems — kind of like phone apps. They can be updated and upgraded as part of your Rivian subscription.
Sydney shopping mall gets non-fungible this Christmas with an NFTree
The Galaries mall in Sydney is embracing non-traditional Christmas decorations, while supporting local digital artists and likely bamboozling a few shoppers while it’s at it.
What does Google’s $1 billion investment in Australia mean for the local tech scene?
Google's investment in Australia both proves the ongoing maturing of the sector and contributes to it further.
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar back e-bike startup Zoomo in $80 million raise
Aussie e-bike subscription startup Zoomo has raised $80 million, with Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar both investing.
CommBank launches shopping apps Little Birdie and Cheddar as retail “land grab” continues
CommBank is going hard on retail with the unveiling of shopping apps Cheddar and Little Birdie. But does the bank truly have merchants’ best interests at heart?
Seeking private capital? Here are five things you should know about your investor
The first step is to understand what motivates private investors; the second is to design an investment solution that fits their growth strategy and risk appetite.
Why GetSwift’s legal woes should serve as a warning to those looking to hoodwink investors
Former GetSwift chairman Bane Hunter, CEO Joel McDonald, and ex-director Brett Eagle were last week found guilty of multiple breaches of the Corporations Act.
How the intersection of edtech and the creator economy is reshaping education
What is the role of the traditional university classroom when cohort-based learning platforms offer more convenient pathways to sharing and acquiring knowledge?
Why this Yeppoon fish and chip shop is accepting payments in crypto
The owner of a fish and chip shop in Queensland is now accepting payments in cryptocurrency, in a bid to offer customers “a bit of a quirky thing”, and to get ahead of an accelerating trend.
Is Beforepay gearing up for a $158 million IPO?
Plans have reportedly been leaked for the IPO of fintech Beforepay, suggesting a listing next year could give the business a market capitalisation of $158.3 million.