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.
EY Entrepreneur of the Year award finalists revealed, with founders spanning e-commerce to corporate education
The Australian finalists for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year awards have been revealed, with the founders of ed-tech unicorns, retail giants, and employment services all vying for the title.
The 10 biggest Aussie startup raises of 2022, from BNPL titans to NFT gaming leaders
Ranking Australia's startup funding rounds shows how conditions changed over 2022, with three of the top five confirmed in February alone.
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).
Edtech unicorn Go1 buys first European company amid expansion push
Aussie edtech unicorn Go1 has acquired Coorpacademy, a corporate learning platform as part of its expansion push into Europe.
“Perfect storm”: Startup funding in ANZ topped $10 billion in 2021
Australian and New Zealand startups secured more than $10 billion in funding in 2021, more than double that invested in 2020. Here's why.
Hindsite raises $3.25 million for the “YouTube of hands-on skills”
Aussie startup Hindsite has raised $3.25 million in seed funding to build out its edtech platform for the skilled, on-site workforce.
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.
Here to stay: Remote work, virtual events and online training are likely to be the norm in the post-COVID world
Businesses are preparing for a 'new normal' after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. But what will that workforce actually look like?
“It’s been a rollercoaster”: Edtech GO1 secures $61 million as COVID-19 accelerates online learning
Brisbane startup GO1 has raised $61 million in Series C funding, as the COVID-19 crisis accelerates a global takeup of corporate edtech.
We often hear stories about businesses being built in spare rooms, garages and coffee shops… but there always comes a point when these businesses move into co-working spaces or offices and begin to hire. So, what was the first role you hired for, and why?
Who was the first person you hired when building your business? We asked three members of Smart Company's Brains Trust to share their experiences.
Learning startup GO1 raises $30 million, backed by Microsoft’s M12 venture fund
Corporate education startup GO1 has raised $30 million in Series B funding, just seven months after its $10 million Series A raise.
