It’s about damn time: 13 Aussie VCs to disclose women-led funding data
Thirteen Australian VC funds will begin disclosing their funding data for women-led businesses. Because right now, the numbers aren't changing enough.
Four Aussie startups that raised $115.7 million this week
It's been another $100 million-plus week for Australian startup funding, with this week's total of $115.7 million coming in slightly ahead of last week's $107.35 million.
Mixed bag: Birchal’s crowdsourced funding report shows 26% decline amongst some impressive raises
Birchal has released its annual crowdsourced funding report. Like most Australian funding, its been impacted by the current economic climate. But it has still seen some record-breaking positive numbers.
Online gin retailer Gintonica calls in the administrators weeks after proposed sale
Online craft gin hotspot Gintonica has fallen into administration, becoming the latest boutique retailer to falter in a difficult economic environment for consumer-facing startups.
Eight Aussie startups that have raised $75.6 million in the past two weeks
Six Aussie startups raised serious money this week, plus two more from last week which adds an impressive $42 million to the total amount raised.
New wave of Australian startups seeks equity crowdfunding success
A spate of growing Australian startups have turned to equity crowdfunding to build their businesses and seize new opportunities, as founders seek backing from existing customers over outside investors.
Planning to equity crowdfund? Three lessons (and one bonus tip) from Old Young’s’ record-breaking raise
Your business is strong. Your fanbase is loyal — and growing. It could be time to seek external funding to expand, and equity crowdfunding looks like a viable option. But how do you maximise that potential?
Thirsty investors gave breweries the biggest equity fundraises of 2022
Birchal has released its Australian equity crowdfunding findings for 2022 and, unsurprisingly, breweries were at the top of the list.
Melbourne’s YourGrocer the latest delivery service to collapse, citing “tough global economic conditions”
Melbourne fresh produce delivery service YourGrocer will cease operations on Friday, exiting the hard-hit market just days before the Christmas rush.
Crowdsourced funding trends: Birchal co-founder Matt Vitale on what to expect in 2023
Well established businesses are increasingly turning to crowdsourced funding, and more companies are returning for follow-on raises.
Australian equity crowdfunding scene celebrates record-breaking year and $86 million investment on the books
Gathering economic storm clouds have done little to deter investors in the equity crowdfunding space in recent months, according to a new Birchal report.
Threadheads breaks $2.2 million equity crowdfunding barrier on mission to bring retro-inspired tees to the US
The successful raise comes weeks after Threadheads bested environmentally-conscious home supplies company Zero Co to achieve the most expressions of interest of any Birchal campaign.