Lumachain lands $3.5 million for tech tackling modern slavery in food supply chains
Aussie startup Lumachain has secured $3.5 million in funding for its tech tracking the food supply chain, and tackling modern slavery at the same time.
“Ahead of the curve”: FluroSat bags $4.6 million, including from Microsoft, as market wakes up to agtech opportunity
Agtech FluroSat has secured $4.6 million in funding from big-name backers, including Microsoft’s venture fund M12, as it looks to take its tech global.
Bootstrapped removals startup Muval hits $1 million in revenue in its first 12 months
In just 12 months in business, removal startup Muval has seen revenue of $1 million, all without a single cent from investors.
Why this founder appointed a new chief executive to his 17-year-old startup
At 17 years old, Sydney startup HumanForce has hired its first external chief executive, as its founder gets back into the hustle of the business.
Particular Audience closes $1.8 million seed round — but the funding hinged entirely on the rarest of things
Particular Audience has closed a $1.8 million seed round for its AI e-commerce tech, but the funding hinged on the rarest of things: an entrepreneur visa.
Melbourne startup Carbar secures $16.8 million, as IAG acquires majority stake
Vehicle subscription startup Carbar has raised $16.8 million in funding, with Insurance Australia Group acquiring a majority stake of the business.
Employment Hero scores $22 million in Series C raise, led by strategic investor Seek
Cloud-based HR platform Employment Hero has raised $22 million in a Series C round, led by Seek, valuing the startup at more than $100 million.
Construction startup Matrak secures $3 million in funding round six-times oversubscribed
Construction tech startup Matrak has secured $3 million in convertible note funding, raising more than six times the amount it had originally intended.
“Brave enough to try”: How Jayride’s IPO propelled it into a wild new phase of global growth
Going public is paying off in spades for Sydney startup Jayride, which has expanded into more than 60 countries since listing on the ASX last year.
Sidekicker doubles down on local growth with $10 million investment from Seek
Melbourne staffing startup Sidekicker has secured $10 million in funding from long-term partner and Aussie recruitment giant Seek.
Aussie SEO startup Longtail secures $2.5 million as it embarks on international sales drive
Sydney SEO startup Longtail has raised $2.5 million from investors including Seek co-founder Andrew Bassat, as it gears up for significant growth.
Tech Virgin: Why this founder left the family business to follow in the footsteps of his entrepreneurial idols
Up until three years ago, Devika founder Ken Kencevski was rising in the ranks of his family automotive business. Now, he’s struck out on his own, and in a completely different direction.