The Business Growth Fund’s $12 million Hubbed investment is the kind of “sexy” deal VCs might miss
Hubbed provides e-commerce shoppers an alternative to home delivery, allowing buyers to collect their parcels from more than 2100 service stations, convenience stores, and storage facilities nationwide.
“Great result”: Australian tech sector welcomes Labor victory and its pledge to boost workforce to 1.2 million
Technology industry leaders have welcomed Labor's plan to invest $1 billion in critical technologies and expand the digital workforce.
Startups and sustainability: Tips, tricks and tech hacks
This second wrap-up of our recent 'Startups and sustainability' webinar delves deeper into the panel’s insights, including where to start, tech tips, and getting your board on board.
Building a sustainable startup: How to do it and why it matters
Let's discuss the various ways startups can benefit from a commitment to sustainable values, and how to build your business around them.
Linktree founders back creative startups with new venture fund
The founders of Aussie tech unicorn Linktree want to grow the field of local creative startups through a new fund that will funnel $10 million in investments by the end of 2022.
Key takeaways from our webinar: How to build, launch and scale your startup
Formulating an earthshaking business idea is only the first piece of a large and complex puzzle. So what happens next?
Bronwyn Le Grice on why she doesn’t chase unicorns — and thinks founders shouldn’t either
In an interview with SmartCompany Plus, Le Grice discusses why she doesn’t chase unicorns, her unifying principle in supporting staff, how to evaluate third-parties you work with, and why she asks if founders want to be rich or famous.
Perspectives on a career in venture capital from five investors from diverse backgrounds
Five venture capital investors give an insights into their career paths and recommend what questions you should ask to figure out if a career in VC is for you.
How to build, launch and scale your startup
You’ve identified a niche and you’re ready to get your hands dirty — now what? What happens after you have an innovative, earthshaking idea and you’re prepared to take it all the way?
“The time is now”: VCs have the power to shape Australia’s economic future
Australian VCs can position our technology and innovation as our next great export, and reshape Australia’s economic future.
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.
Founders that practice mindfulness are more likely to level-up, says Qualgro VC co-founder Peter Huynh
In the startup ecosystem, mindfulness can increase self-awareness, cultivate leadership, and build resilience to stress.
