The startup funding round: Tech for COVID-19 vaccines, automating oyster farms, and $25 million for cybersecurity
This week's bumper startup funding round includes AR for eating out, tech for oyster farmers, and two renewable energy storage projects.
Aussie startup Memories bags $31 million to grow wholesome social media platform
Aussie alternative social media platform Memories has secured $31 million in funding, off the back of 12 months that’s seen user numbers increase more than ten-fold.
“Why would you shop another way?”: Mys Tyler bags $1 million for personalised styling platform
Sydney startup Mys Tyler has bagged $1 million in seed funding to build out its platform revolutionising the way women shop online.
Facebook, Amazon, Google and co to pay at least 15% tax rate in “unprecedented” G7 agreement
The Group of Seven countries — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US — came to a deal on Saturday that will likely see said big tech companies forking out more tax in total, globally.
The next Aussie unicorn? Queensland startup Ivvy bags $7 million in pre-IPO funding, for tech fuelling a resurgence in events
Queensland startup Ivvy has raised $7 million in pre-IPO funding, as co-founder and chief Lauren Hall seeks to capitalise on an inflection point in the events management industry.
A Cloud Guru’s Sam Kroonenburg responds to acquisition concerns, welcoming “passion” from users
The A Cloud Guru co-founder has responded to concerns about the startup’s acquisition, saying he welcomes the passion of his customers.
Melbourne-based Atiyah has fallen through the cracks of the COVID support system — here’s what founder Ben Armstrong wants to change
"To achieve startup success, outstanding support is needed, with many businesses (as well as our own) sadly falling through the COVID-19 support system," writes Ben Armstrong.
Born out of crisis: Buy From The Bush founder on the value of women in small business
Grace Brennan says in farming communities, a woman's job has often been considered a side-project. But in times of crisis, they become critical to households and communities.
Nick Bell’s advice on finding top hires, even during a talent drought
Aussie business mogul Nick Bell says when it comes to hiring top talent, you need to act decisively.
The startup funding round: NFTs in your cereal box, $1.5 million for high-tech ticketing, and an SME banking solution
It's been a huge week of startup funding news, featuring fintech, insurtech, ticketing and NFTs. Here are the stories you might have missed.
Volt boosts Banking-as-a-Service capability with $15 million investment and strategic partnership with AFG
Neobank Volt has secured $15 million in funding through a partnership with mortgage origination company the Australian Finance Group.
A Cloud Guru’s acquisition marks a maturing of the Aussie ecosystem, but customers have concerns
Melbourne startup A Cloud Guru is set to be acquired by Pluralsight, in a deal touted to be one of the biggest in Aussie tech history.
