Millions in the bank: Meet 10 Aussie fintechs that raised funds during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't slowed down the Australian fintech sector. Here are 10 Australian fintechs that have raised millions since the start of March.
“The world is changing”: In a post-COVID-19 economy, fintech is everything, says Airwallex’s Lucy Liu
In the economic recovery following COVID-19, the line between finance and technology will be increasingly blurred, says Airwallex co-founder Lucy Liu
Why Square Peg Capital’s Ben Hensman thinks there’s never been a better time to build a fintech company
Yes, COVID-19 presents us with unique and perhaps once-in-a-generation challenges, but there's never been a better time to go all-in on fintech.
The three ‘Rs’: Startup success relies on research, recruitment and a willingness to redevelop your product
Airwallex had a bumpy start, but its founder says thorough customer research gave the company a second chance at success — and it's a vital tip for all startups.
Male leaders dominate Australian startup scene, as women-led startups receive little funding
The startup sector in Australia is still overwhelmingly male-dominated, and women are receiving just a teeny-tiny proportion of overall funding.
News vs numbers: What does COVID-19 really mean for startup funding in Australia?
The headlines suggest there's no shortage of cash available for Australian startups during COVID-19, but the statistics tell a different story. So, which is it?
Founder’s syndrome is the idea a business’ creator can’t keep their hands off as it grows. How should founders avoid this problem? What’s the best way to pass the baton as a business evolves? What can go wrong?
Founder's syndrome is the idea a business' creator can’t keep their hands off as it grows. How should founders avoid this problem?
How realistic is ‘work-life balance’ if you’re running a business? Can you successfully grow an ambitious enterprise on 40 hours a week?
There’s constant talk about ‘work-life balance’. In theory, it’s enticing and desirable. But how realistic is it for entrepreners and business owners?
This decade will see Aussie brands go global like never before, predicts Airwallex chief Lucy Liu
For decades, Australian brands have struggled to break through onto the world stage, but the tide is now turning, writes Airwallex co-founder Lucy Liu.
Making money, making history: The biggest capital raises of 2019
Australian startups have broken raise records yet again this year, with 2019 seeing five funding rounds exceed $100 million.
Australia’s startup boom risks becoming a “flash in the pan” if early-stage support is not addressed: Alex McCauley
Early-stage startups are inking fewer deals at smaller values as technology success stories eat up investor appetite, Startup Australia says.
A unicorn a year: More than 50 Australian startups founded since 2011 are valued over $100 million
Today, 52 companies founded by Australians since 2011 are worth more than $100 million. Fourteen companies are worth more than $500 million.
