“Difficult trading conditions” see Byron Bay composting tech startup Subpod close doors
Byron Bay-based environmental solutions company Subpod will soon close its doors, after helping more than 65,000 people in 20 countries turn their food waste into soil food.
The transformative power of community rounds
Community rounds are a great way to align customer and company goals, creating a collaborative ecosystem where everyone thrives.
The Very Good Nursing Bra raises $20,000 on Kickstarter to make compostable underwear
Entrepreneur Stephanie Devine has successfully raised $20,000 via Kickstarter for The Very Good Nursing Bra, a plastic-free alternative for mums and babies.
New Melbourne bakery sidesteps major investors, secures $50,000 crowdfunding target for community-centred business
Tom Edwards and Betty Milner's Kickstarter campaign reached its target on Tuesday night, just four weeks after the couple first asked the community to support their dream of opening Iris the Bakery in Brunswick.
Plant-based chocolatier Loving Earth going global after $485,000 equity crowdfunding raise
Plant-based organic chocolate maker Loving Earth is preparing for the next stage of its post-pandemic journey armed with $485,000 in new funding.
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.
After $10 million in sales, Liquor Loot is using crowdfunding to launch its international expansion
Liquor Loot founder Joel Hauer says crowdfunding is a way for fans of a brand to, quite literally, have a sense of brand ownership.
Kickstarting again and again: Why Melbourne startup Nura keeps going back to the crowdfunding platform
Speaking to SmartCompany Plus, co-founder Luke Campbell shares some of the lessons Nura has taken from the platform, and strategies other companies can chase their own crowdfunding goals.
Startup school: How to secure capital for your tech startup
In the third part of our Startup School series, we discuss the funding options small business owners and startup founders are using to launch their tech ideas in the market.
Micro-brand watchmaker smashes $17,000 Kickstarter target to raise $50,000 in four days
A micro-brand watchmaker who launched her business during COVID-19 has smashed her latest crowdfunding goal, surpassing her target of $17,000 within six minutes.
How to successfully complete an equity crowdfunding raise
Although equity crowdfunding is a viable alternative to venture capitals and angel investors, it's important to plan and strategise your execution in order to achieve a successful campaign.
Tackling “eco-anxiety”: Why the founders of B-Corp memobottle are launching a stainless steel option
Australian B-Corp memobottle is taking another step forward in the march towards sustainability, with a range of stainless steel bottles.