Luxury dress sharing platform The Volte raises $4 million in Series A led by eBay Ventures
Australian designer fashion rental marketplace The Volte has closed an oversubscribed $4 million Series A funding round led by eBay Ventures.
Why I’m starting a lifestyle business after almost 17 years chasing startup glory
There was a time in the author's life when he was prepared to give absolutely everything to a company. But not anymore. Here's why.
“Smoke and Mirrors”: Startups react to the 2023 budget
Labor has handed down its second budget, with more startup and SME measures that last time. But founders have still found gaps.
Budget 2023: $101 million to help Australian businesses adopt AI and quantum tech
The Australian government is the latest entity to climb aboard the AI hype train, and it wants you to join it! As the 2023 federal budget reveals, it wants to support businesses with AI adoption.
Budget 2023: Budget shows Labor – finally – recognises how vital small businesses and startups are to Australia’s economy
SmartCompany editor-in-chief Simon Crerar analyses what's in the 2023 federal budget for small businesses and startups.
Everledger, the blockchain startup from Queensland’s former chief entrepreneur, enters administration
Brisbane blockchain startup Everledger has entered voluntary administration after a fresh funding round failed to materialise.
The Pitch wrap-up: Australia’s next wave of up-and-coming entrepreneurs
From a game-changing 100% bio-based leather alternative to tech designed to boost workplace retention, the first Pitch of 2023 was a roll call of inspirational entrepreneurs bringing fresh energy and innovative ideas to the challenges of our day.
‘The math just didn’t make sense’: Why Milkrun didn’t work in Australia
This week instant grocery delivery app Milkrun announced its closure. Here's why some experts weren't surprised.
“A ‘new’ can come from anyone”: Zeller’s Ben Pfisterer shares five tips for building innovative startups
In a candid chat with SmartCompany Plus, Pfisterer outlined several key factors to have contributed to his success, and Zeller’s ongoing progress.
Three Australian startups that landed over $22 million this week
We have three great Australian startups that managed to collectively land over $22 million this week. And they're an eclectic bunch!
Inside the SVB bank run panic of an Australian startup trying to get its people paid
The startup scene was shaken by the collapse of SVB over the weekend, with panicked Australian companies joining the hordes trying to extract money. Here's what it looked like from the inside.
Victorian startups employ 41,500 full-time staff members, reveals latest LaunchVic report
Victorian startups are more innovative, more mature and more diverse compared to 2020 according to the 2022 Startup Ecosystem Mapping Report -- the fourth report of its kind developed by LaunchVic.