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Fintech start-up Stockspot raises an additional $1.25 million to manage more Australians’ money smarter...

Stockspot, Australia’s first ever online, automated investment adviser and fund manager, has raised an additional $1.25 million to help it reach more Australians and enhance its product.

Marketplacer has secured another $11 million in a second major investment round

Marketplacer, one of Australia’s fastest growing technology companies, recently successfully raised an additional AUD$11 million from private investors to enable it to accelerate global...
Ben Thompson, CEO and co-founder of Employment Hero

Employment Hero raises $45 million in Series D funding round to fuel both local...

“This latest round of funding will allow us to continue building powerful features to simplify employment. It also enables us to reach more of the world. I started Employment Hero to help as many SMEs as possible and this is the next step in that journey,” said Ben Thompson, CEO and co-founder of Employment Hero

Crowdsourced live music startup GiggedIn announces $500k seed round funding

Australian crowdsourced live music startup GiggedIn today announced it had closed a $500,000 funding round to prepare for global growth and service brand marketers seeking to reach a youth audience.

This industrial IoT company in Brisbane that makes the ‘Fitbit for machines’ has secured...

Known as Industry 4.0, the Predictive Maintenance market is expected to be a USD $5bn industry by 2021. With its disruptive FitMachine technology and uniquely customer-focused business model, MOVUS is poised to rapidly capture share in this growing market.

Aussie edutech startup Prosper Education raises £2 million funding round in the UK

Established in late 2014, Prosper Education has developed RoyalABC, a complete language learning ecosystem for children aged 3-6 incorporating growth mindset and the 4 C’s of 21st century learning: critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration.
Robotic Process Automation leader UiPath raises $225 Million Series E funding

Robotic Process Automation leader UiPath raises $225 million Series E funding round

UiPath’s leading-edge, mission critical product combines scalable software with an intuitive user interface enabling companies globally to accelerate their digital transformation efforts.

Social networking app Travello raises AUD$5 million to build the world’s largest online community...

Founded in 2015 by two footy mates from northern Queensland, Travello connects travellers from all corners of the globe, recommends experiences and allows users to browse and book more than 50,000 activities. The social networking app is currently used by more than 350,000 travellers in 180 countries. In July 2018 alone, Travello recorded 1.8M events on the Travello feed.
thedocyard CEO and founder Stuart Clout

The ‘Atlassian of dealtech’ has pulled off a phenomenal $26.5 million ASX IPO

Australian dealtech platform company, thedocyard, has begun trading on the ASX after being fully subscribed by a mix of private and institutional investors in Australia, the UK and across Asia, following a hugely successful roadshow.

Challenger telco ReadiiTel smashes its equity crowdfunding target with Equitise

The Melbourne telecommunications and managed Information Technology (IT) business founded by former Telstra employee Daniel Li is a first mover in the disruptive telco space and a challenger to existing players in the marketplace such as Telstra, Vocus, Dodo, TPG and Optus.

A new impact investment fund is raising $100 million for socially and environmentally conscious...

The future is looking very bright for Australian entrepreneurs that are doing good for society or the environment with a recently announced $100 million...

Fintech startup MoneyMe has secured a $120 million capital facility led by Fortress Investment Group

Australian consumer lending fintech, MoneyMe, has finalised an AU$120 million asset-backed wholesale securitization facility led by $100 million from global investment manager, Fortress Investment Group

Space race: Spacer raises $2.7 million to disrupt parking with Parkhound acquisition

Spacer, Australia’s leading marketplace for storage solutions, has announced a successful $2.7M Series A funding round, alongside acquiring Parkhound, Australia’s number one marketplace for parking in Australia.

Lighthouse.io raises $1.25 million seed funding to disrupt labor intensive industries

Lighthouse.io, an Australian startup aimed at modernising the way cleaning and security services are delivered, has closed $1.25 million in funding

EdTech startup Ed App raises $4m from workplace solutions provider SafetyCulture

Ed App, the leading mobile-first technology company that facilitates more than 35,000 micro lessons daily, has announced it has raised $4 million from workplace solutions tech company, SafetyCulture.

Medical Channel raises $25 million funding and acquires rival Community Network

Point of care digital media company, Medical Channel has raised $25 million and acquired rival digital signage firm Community Network. The combined business now offers advertisers an audience of 6.25 million viewers per month in more than 3200 health providers Australia wide.

Are you an emerging clean energy start-up? This $20 million seed fund is looking...

Artesian Venture Partners recently announced the launch of Australia’s first Clean Energy Seed Fund. The $20 million seed fund includes a $10 million cornerstone commitment from the new $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund.

Alternative lending startup Lumi secures $8 million in funding to expand operations

Australian financial technology company and alternative lender, Lumi, has announced it has completed an $8 million capital raise in a bid to turbocharge business...

Fertility pioneer Genea has secured $30 million in an oversubscribed capital raising

Australian fertility pioneer, Genea has raised $30m from sophisticated investors including its first institutional investor, in an oversubscribed round

11 innovators scooped up $300k funding in under three minutes at this pitch event

The inaugural Optus Future Makers program, launched earlier this year, is designed to foster digital innovation that has the ability to change the social landscape.
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