‘Regtech’ startup FrankieOne lands $23 million in Series A
FrankieOne has secured $23 million in Series A funding for its all-in-one fintech onboarding and fraud platform.
From festivals to fish feed: Meet the 2022 Smart50 category winners
This year's Smart50 category winners share the same attributes: innovative approaches to legacy industries, bringing local ingenuity to a wide audience.
Hemp-based skincare startup Hey Bud secures huge deal to supply 400 Priceline stores
Hemp-powered skincare brand Hey Bud has rolled into more than 400 Priceline stores nationwide, as the startup readies for Australian authorities to embrace a greater variety of cannabis and CBD-infused products.
Edible coffee cup startup Uuvipak wins $50,000 prize in Nespresso circular economy competition
A Brisbane company aiming to produce edible coffee cups from flour byproducts is the first winner of Nespresso's StartCup competition, earning $50,000 to fund its circular economy vision.
Tech sector voices concern after in-demand skills pulled from visa priority list
The federal government will reportedly cut job titles including software engineer and ICT security specialist from its priority skilled migration list, surprising a local tech sector still desperate for talent.
Home furnishing innovator DIY Blinds secures $15 million investment from Australian Business Growth Fund
DIY Blinds has received a $15 million investment from the Australian Business Growth Fund after winning over the public-private partnership with its plan to reboot the window furnishing sector.
The biggest startup job board in Australia has launched
Australia's biggest startup job board has launched with job postings from Australia's top 550 startups.
From cancer detection to a rollerskating club: The female-led startups awarded in UNSW Founders’ New Wave program
Startups dedicated to early lung cancer detection, a mental healthcare app, and a female rollerskating club are among the winners of The University of New South Wales Founders New Wave Cohort 10 showcase
Consumer Data Right review calls for ‘screen scraper’ ban, potentially making some fintechs unviable
A highly anticipated report seeks to draw a line under the gaping account security fudge banks have been railing against for years.
Three tips for today’s startup founders from Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cameron Adams
Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cameron Adams recently shared their advice for today's entrepreneurs. Here's what they said.
Forget gap years, the government wants to HELP fund ‘startup years’ for uni students
The federal government is looking to introduce a new loan program for young entrepreneurs wanting to get their business ideas off the ground.
Riparide co-founder Nate Sampimon on the storytelling approach that helps the startup offer a better experience for guests and hosts
Nate Sampimon is the co-founder of Riparide, a startup that uses storytelling to help "people find fulfilling moments in nature". He's also one of the judges for this year's Smart50 Awards.
