Constantinople’s “bank in a box” platform attracts $50 million in Series A funding
Australian fintech startup Constantinople has successfully raised $50 million in Series A, just two years after launching.
After pay gap bombshells, Victorian business leaders consider startup investment bias
The release of groundbreaking gender pay gap data has shaken the startup world, with Australian founders and corporate luminaries calling for new ways to measure how venture capital does -- and doesn't -- reach women founders and women-led startup teams.
Australian B2B BNPL provider BizPay collapses into administration
Bizpay, the Australian fintech offering buy now, pay later services for business-to-business invoices, has fallen into voluntary administration.
Tractor Ventures launches 24-hour lending approvals, plans equity fund for 2024
Tractor Ventures CEO Matt Allen opens up about its alternative lending platform, new 24 hour approval process and its upcoming equity fund.
Songtradr secures $109 million in one of 2023’s largest raises for an Aussie-founded firm
Songtradr, the music licensing platform founded by Australian songwriter and entrepreneur Paul Wiltshire, is reportedly worth $879 million after booking a $109 million capital raise.
Inskin Cosmedics becomes first women-led venture backed by the Australian Business Growth Fund
Sydney 'cosmedical' pioneer Inskin Cosmedics has secured new investment from the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), which has pledged to reinforce the venture's international growth and extend further support to women-led businesses.
Shark Tank Australia recap: Christmas tree innovator goes from zero to $300,000 deal in 18 months
Securing the expertise of external investors has proven more valuable than retaining equity for NSW entrepreneur Katie Rawal, who guided her festive startup Holiday Celebration Trees to a three-party handshake deal on Shark Tank Australia.
Shark Tank Australia recap: Children’s entertainers capitalise on the ‘iPad kid’ generation
Not every business needs to make a song and dance when pitching to investors, but Shark Tank Australia Season Five, Episode Four proved children's entertainment group The Beanies are no ordinary entrepreneurs.
Shark Tank Australia recap: Ice innovators land $375,000, as a bushfire protection system also secures investment
Freeze it for facial treatments, or flood gutters to battle bushfires: The third episode of Shark Tank Australia, Season Five showed how local innovators are harnessing water for modern purposes, with two separate companies securing major deals for their savvy use of H₂O.
Shark Tank Australia recap: 13-year-old entrepreneur bags $75,000 deal by beating Sharks at their own game
When he walked onto the Shark Tank Australia stage, Glossy Boys co-founder Lucas Lane became the youngest entrepreneur to ever make a deal on the show. In a surprise to investors and viewers alike, Lane also proved himself as one of the most ambitious entrepreneurs featured to date.
“It f*cking rocks and this sucks”: Gourmet ready-meal service CoLab calls in the administrators
Gourmet ready-meal and pantry goods delivery service CoLab has called in the administrators, becoming the latest direct-to-consumer food platform to stumble in a rapidly changing Australian market.
Specialty manufacturer Derwent Industries secures $15 million Australian Business Growth Fund backing
Founded by the federal government, the ABGF has now deployed more than $100 million in capital after investing in the pipe and fitting foundry.
