Victoria’s startup ecosystem crosses $100 billion valuation threshold
Victoria's startup scene has broken the $100 billion valuation barrier, but more work must be done to ensure early-stage startups have access to the capital they need, according to a new report from LaunchVic and analytics firm Dealroom.
Mr Yum, Willed and Zeller named among Victoria’s leading startups
Mr Yum has won the top spot in the Governor of Victoria Startup Awards, being named 'Startup of the Year' alongside Zeller and Willed.
VIC seaweed startup Immersion secures investment from Japanese aquaculture giant
Australian agricultural seaweed startup Immersion Group has secured financial backing from one of Japan's largest seafood producers, a move expected to expand the global reach of methane-busting innovations and establish a new pilot plant near Geelong.
‘The Beautiful Bunch’ supporting refugee women crowdfunds $37,000 to expand floristry business
The Beautiful Bunch, which was founded by Jane Marx in 2020, is a social enterprise that creates work for women who have recently migrated to Australia and helps them on the path to fulfilling their dreams.
Meet the 12 startups revolutionising agriculture with Rocket Seeder’s latest AgTech Seeds cohort
Twelve Victorian startups, aspiring agtech founders and researchers who are taking on some of the biggest issues facing agriculture today have been accepted into the latest round of AgTech Seeds.
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.
University of Melbourne partners with startup hub to create new space connecting academia with entrepreneurialism
YBF Ventures has partnered up with the University of Melbourne to create a new space intended to boost both innovation and the economy.
“A hard pill to swallow”: Creativity and team spirit suffer as Victorian startups face extended lockdown
As Victoria's startups face an extended period of lockdown and remote working, COVID-fatigue is setting in. Here's how they're handing it.
Culture Amp co-founder, Startup Vic chief join new Victorian innovation taskforce
The Victorian government has formed a taskforce aimed at fostering local innovation and building global connections, and members include Culture Amp co-founder Didier Elzinga and Startup Victoria chief Judy Anderson.
“Big shoes to fill”: Victorian startup industry reacts to new Innovation Minister
Martin Pakula, new Minister for jobs innovation and trade, was the first to admit he has large shoes to fill.
Victorian startups need more founders to “take the plunge” as local startups struggle for angel investment
Victoria’s startup ecosystem is growing. But, while diversity stats are moving in the right direction, early-stage startups aren't catching many breaks.
LaunchVic’s latest $2.5 million accelerator to set startups on a path to state government procurement
LaunchVic is leading a $2.5 million accelerator initiative aimed at helping Victorian startups secure state government procurement contracts.