Queensland edtech unicorn Go1 acquires popular German book app as valuation hits $3 billion
Queensland-based edtech unicorn Go1 has pulled off a rare feat for an Aussie startup: acquiring a well-established international startup that itself has raised millions of dollars in VC funding.
How Aiven’s ‘open-source plumbing of the internet’ keeps the cloud in the sky
Aiven is a quiet unicorn that manages the critical cloud-based infrastructure that keeps apps running. Here's why that's so important.
How Aussie startups can follow in the footsteps of the country’s biggest unicorns
For startups looking to follow in the footsteps of Australia’s unicorns, there are five ingredients crucial to success.
Edtech unicorn Go1 raises US$100 million as valuation reaches US$2 billion
Brisbane-based edtech unicorn Go1 has raised over US$100 million ($139 million) in fresh funding, bringing the company's valuation to US$2 billion ($2.8 billion).
SafetyCulture grows its workforce safety products with $6 million acquisition of SHEQSY
Queensland unicorn SafetyCulture has acquired SHEQSY, a cloud-based lone worker safety app for $6 million, bolstering its place as market leader in frontline technology for workers.
Aussie-founded BNPL provider Scalapay rockets to unicorn status with $692 million raise
Founded in 2019, Scalapay is now one of the fastest Aussie startups to hit official unicorn status — a valuation of US$1 billion.
The $1 billion week: Is this a “coming of age” for the Aussie startup ecosystem?
In the eight days between September 13 and 20, 2020, we reported on more than $1 billion in funding announcements for Australian startups.
Australia’s $1.6 billion venture capital ecosystem still has growing up to do, says Blackbird’s Rick Baker
The Aussie VC ecosystem may be more cash-rich than ever, but on a global scale, it’s got some catching up to do, says Blackbird's Rick Baker.
SME payroll platform Employment Hero triples valuation with $140 million raise
Cloud-based HR startup Employment Hero is on its way to becoming the next Aussie unicorn, as it bags a whopping $140 million in funding.
Go1 becomes Australia’s latest unicorn with $270 million raise: Five minutes with co-founder Andrew Barnes
SmartCompany caught up with Go1 co-founder Andrew Barnes to talk big-name investors, macro trends and what being a ‘unicorn’ even means.
SafetyCulture raises $99 million at a $2.2 billion valuation, but founder Luke Anear is just getting started
Queensland unicorn SafetyCulture has closed a $99 million funding round, bumping its valuation to a whopping $2.2 billion.
“Keep the vibe alive”: How Canva is managing its return to the office after COVID-19
As Australia moves past the worst of the COVID-19 health crisis, Canva — famed for its focus on culture and snazzy Sydney HQ — is returning to the office.
