AI video analysis startup Unleash Live secures $8 million raise, led by Aussie unicorn SafetyCulture
Unleash Live rode the wave of several different tech trends, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, to see 500% revenue growth in 18 months.
Kate Morris and Alex Zaccaria among Aussie entrepreneurs clubbing together to invest in early-stage startups
A group of local startup founders, leaders and investors have banded together to create the Australian arm of angel group The Fund.
More than $1.6 billion was raised by Aussie VCs in 2020, with Paul Bassat’s Square Peg leading the way
Square Peg Ventures has closed its $600 million fourth fund, bringing new funding for the Aussie ecosystem to more than $1.6 billion in 2020.
Preezie secures $575,000 in seed funding as angel investors bank on e-commerce boom
E-commerce startup Preezie has secured $575,000 in seed funding, from Skalata Ventures and a handful of angel investors, during a particularly tricky time.
Male leaders dominate Australian startup scene, as women-led startups receive little funding
The startup sector in Australia is still overwhelmingly male-dominated, and women are receiving just a teeny-tiny proportion of overall funding.
“Who wouldn’t want to invest?”: How Brisbane startup Outfit bagged $20 million to grow its footprint in the US
Brisbane startup Outfit has bagged $19.5 million in funding as it looks to expand into the US, off the back of two years of 100% revenue growth.
Democratising startups: Why Antler’s startup generator will benefit the whole Aussie ecosystem
Global startup generator and venture capital firm Antler is launching in Sydney, offering support, mentorship and $4,000 a month.
Aussie startups snagged $1.25 billion in VC funding last year — but it’s not good news for everyone
VC funding for Aussie startups hit a record high of $1.25 billion in 2018. But, as the average deal size grows, is there enough support for the little guys?
Aussie VC startup investment reaches record $848 million, and it’s only going to keep on growing
Australian venture capital firms are investing more into Australian startups than ever before, with $848 million invested over the 2017/18 financial year.
