The Lemonade effect: What every business can learn from this startup’s focus on scarcity
Like most startups, Lemonade has been forced to place fewer, bigger bets than their deep pocketed, long established rivals.
Budget 2021: Depreciation allowances for intangible assets will be a boost to startups and SMEs
Allowing for depreciation on intangible assets acknowledges the importance of tech and tech investment in the post-COVID-19 economy, and it’s something small businesses have long been crying out for.
“A rising tide lifts all boats”: Zip’s Larry Diamond unconcerned about increasing competition in the Aussie BNPL scene
Zip Co has found itself in an increasingly crowded marketplace under increasing scrutiny. But founder and chief Larry Diamond is none-too-worried about the competition.
“So much more that can be done”: What you can do to better support women-led startups
"Your action and inaction will define what the future looks like for female founders," writes Michelle Fotheringham.
The startup funding round: Tech preventing heart failure, the Airbnb of street art, and digital ‘twins’ for infrastructure
This week in startup funding there's been activity in infrastructure tech, AI enabled property design, eco-friendly home products, and more.
Brisbane startup Octopus Deploy secures $223 million, after ten years of bootstrapped and profitable growth
Bootstrapped software startup Octopus Deploy has secured a mammoth $223 million investment from US venture capital firm Insight Partners.
The startup funding round: $5 million for Marketplacer, tech tackling addiction, and a Tassie construction startup
We have a bumper funding round this week, featuring startups ranging from boat rental to a networking platform for people fighting addiction.
One year after hibernation: How business owners can now accelerate growth in the post-pandemic world
In a world that is increasingly complex and volatile, there is a premium on making good decisions and making them quickly.
What tech should you be investing in for growth? Obee founder shares his insights
Restaurant-booking app Obee founder Owen Parry shares tips for business owners looking to make strategic tech investments in 2021.
Australia can create a world-class startup culture, but it must act now
There are two very important things on the to-do list, writes SafetyCulture founder Luke Anear.
Limepay adds seven new senior hires as gears up for IPO
Buy-now-pay-later fintech Limepay has added a series of high-profile hires to its team as it continues to work towards listing on the ASX.
More than money: What successful VC investors bring to the table
Australia’s startup ecosystem has plenty of talented venture capital investors, but needs many more to back the next generation of home-grown unicorns.
