“We just refuse to go slow”: v2food bags another $72 million to take its plant-based meat products global
Plant-based meat startup v2food has secured $72 million at a valuation of $500 million, as it makes a push for international growth.
Podium launches in Australia: What is it, and what’s the benefit for SMEs?
There’s a new unicorn in town, with the $2 billion SMS-based communication startup Podium officially launching Down Under. But what is it?
Navigating the future of work: Skill-driven recommendations for job transition pathways
While the future of work remains unclear, change is inevitable. New technologies, economic crises, and other factors will continue to shift labour demands causing workers to move between jobs.
Rebecca Schot-Guppy to step down as FinTech Australia CEO
FinTech Australia chief Rebecca Schot-Guppy is stepping down after three years in the top job, as the search begins for a replacement.
Barcats bags $2.4 million to tackle the hospitality talent gap, as COVID-19 continues to change the sector
Between staff shortages, tech adoption and top-shelf tipples, COVID-19 will have long-term effects for hospitality — both good and bad.
Malcolm Turnbull signs on to help AI-powered startup Advanced Navigation go global
Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has joined the board of directors of space and transportation startup Advanced Navigation.
The makings of billionaires: A brief history of Afterpay
Aussie fintech success story Afterpay has accepted a $39 billion acquisition offer, but it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the BNPL leader. Here’s a brief timeline of the Afterpay story.
A turning point: What does Afterpay’s $39 billion acquisition mean for the future of BNPL?
Square's acquisition of Afterpay for $39 billion could cement the reputation of Aussie tech. It could also mark a turning point in BNPL.
“Unrealistic”: The government’s revised COVID-19 reopening plan does little to help talent-starved startups
With high vaccination targets and no specific dates to work towards, tech leaders say the new plan exacerbates an ongoing talent shortage.
Cicada Innovations to run $2.1 million National Space Industry Hub
The hub will be based at Sydney’s Tech Central — a precinct that Premier Gladys Berejiklian has previously compared to Silicon Valley.
Forget Afterpay: Here’s what consumers want from financial offerings of the future
Kane Jackson says in an era of BNPL, there are a few people building solutions in the shadows that will soon take this world by storm — and benefit consumers.
Afterpay to be acquired by Square in $39 billion deal
Afterpay is set to be acquired by Square, the payments giant headed up by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, in a deal worth $39 billion.