Meet the founders pioneering AI tech for sewer repair, and gearing up for global expansion
Beyond the buzzwords, AI has real-world applications, as squarely proven by VAPAR, a Sydney startup that help keep sewerage off the streets.
“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.
“Natural consequence”: How property startup MadeComfy snagged a partnership with Airbnb
Sydney property-management startup MadeComfy has partnered up with US home-sharing giant Airbnb — but the hard work isn’t over yet.
Aussie media tech startup Oovvuu raises $4.8 million in escalating battle against Facebook and Google
AI startup Oovvuu has secured $4.8 million in funding, as it prepares for “hyper-growth” in its war against the tech behemoths of Facebook and Google.
Smart helmet startup Forcite secures $1 million to prepare motorcyclists for the driverless roads of the future
Sydney startup Forcite has secured almost $1 million in funding, to drive its smart motorcycle helmet into the market by the end of the year.
Sydney startup GoFar raises $1.3 million for IoT tech that will improve your driving
Internet of Things connected-car startup GoFar has secured $1.3 million in funding as it strive to iron out everyday annoyances for Aussie drivers.
Young at heart: HR startup HumanForce raises $22.5 million after 17 years of bootstrapping
Gig economy-focused HR startup HumanForce has secured $22.5 million in funding from Silicon Valley VC firm, after 17 years of bootstrapping.
It’s raised $45 million and has global ambitions, but Baraja will always call Sydney home — despite only having one Aussie customer
Sydney startup Baraja has raised $45 million in Series A funding for its laser technology that gives self-driving cars the best ‘vision’ possible.
StartupSmart Award winner Foodbomb tripled its user base in six months, and it’s not done yet
Food platform startup Foodbomb took home the first-ever StartupSmart award in this year’s Smart50, and the only way from here is up.
How a new approach to insurance saw Sydney startup Huddle secure 700% revenue growth — and a $19 million investment
Insurance startup Huddle has raised $19.25 million in its Series A round, after seeing 700% revenue growth in the last financial year.
Sydney startup’s surprise royal visit proves that if you ask, sometimes you get
When autism support startup Xceptional got a surprise visit from Princess Beatrice, founder Mike Tozer learnt the best way to get connections is to ask.
Sydney startup Get secures $3.4 million in funding, but this 23-year-old founder is in it for more than money
Get has raised $3.4 million in funding as it prepares to expand internationally, however the raise is also about getting the right partners on board.
