Is your startup the next in line for the funding and space it needs? Introducing the Pitch
SmartCompany is working in partnership with AWS and The Commons to launch the Pitch, which invites new startups to compete to win.
No matter the outcome on Saturday, our next government can do more to support the growth of Australia’s tech industry
"There are big opportunities for our next government to continue to strengthen Australia’s position as a global leader in technology and innovation," writes Zeller CEO Ben Pfisterer.
Why this executive believes a Kiwi auto parts startup could replicate Amazon’s growth
Former Amazon executive Tony Austin wants to apply the strategies of global logistics giants to New Zealand automotive startup Partly.
Record $866 million funding made the first quarter of 2022 the richest in Australian startup history
This year is shaping up to be a bumper one for Australian startups, as fundraising in the first quarter broke records for the most capital raised.
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.
Byron Bay fintech Zepto raises $25 million for US expansion, amid digital payments growth
The funding, led by AirTree Ventures and Decade Partners, will fuel international expansion, Zepto said, beginning with New Zealand and then the US.
My best budget: Ben Pfisterer, co-founder of fintech Zeller
This week SmartCompany is speaking to key members of the small business and startup communities to find out what they want to see in next week’s budget.
Zeller raises $100 million at a $1 billion valuation, but founder Ben Pfisterer isn’t celebrating yet
Zeller is Australia's latest $1 billion startup, but amid unimaginable turmoil in Ukraine, it’s a milestone that becomes “just irrelevant”.
Apple has entered the payments race, and it’s brought the fastest car
If you're 'in payments' you’d be upset because Apple has decided to turn its iPhone into a payments processing device.
Zeller raises $50 million to expand small business banking solution
SME-focused fintech Zeller has secured $50 million in funding, bringing its total capital raised to more than $81 million within 12 months.
Zeller launches small business banking solution, after 12 months of building during a global pandemic
Aussie fintech Zeller has launched its solution offering a suite of financial services products designed to cater to small businesses.
Aussie fintech Zeller secures $25 million, as it gears up to launch integrated finance solution for SMEs
Aussie fintech Zeller has secured $25 million in Series A funding, at just a year old and without a product on the market yet.
