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This fintech start-up offers Australian investors easier access to US stocks and a foundation...

Fintech is one of the hottest niches in tech right here in Australia, with more and more start-ups popping up here and there. Now Australian...

I need to vent my spleen… about this ‘ideas boom’ we are supposed to...

And you can't attend a summer barbecue in Australia without someone's brother-in-law downloading his brilliant idea to anyone within a snag's throw. We're outstandingly good at coming up with 'ideas'.

Fruit Box Group is set to deliver 25,000 boxes of fresh food to 1,000...

Under the initiative, The Fruit Box Group will donate 25,000 boxes of fresh fruit, vegetables, milk and bread over the course of 2017. The group is investing up to $400,000 in the pilot program in Melbourne.

What these entrepreneurs in the Aussie tech/startup community wish for in 2018

As we ushered in the new year, Anthill caught up with several members of the Australian tech and startup community and they shared their thoughts on what they hope for in 2018.

Here’s what every startup owner needs to learn from Prospa and Unlockd’s failings

Two of Australia’s hottest startups were recently in the press for all of the wrong reasons.

Australia’s largest startup survey reveals first slump in startup business numbers in 4 years

12.5% fewer startups were active in 2018 than in 2017, in a result compiled in collaboration with world-leading data analysis organisation Data61.

Australia’s only women-friendly rideshare Shebah announces equity crowdfunding bid to raise up to $3...

Australia’s only women-friendly ridesharing platform Shebah has turned to equity crowdfunding to raise the working capital required to fund the next phase of growth ahead of its launch into New Zealand in 2019.

Venture studio BlueChilli has opened applications for the tech accelerator designed specifically for female-led...

Australian venture studio and innovation group BlueChilli has opened applications for round three of its award-winning SheStarts program, the country’s...

BRC Group backs local businesses to future-proof the economy despite pandemic woes

Investment incubator fund, BRC is backing Australian businesses to help future-proof the local economy in the event of another COVID, or the next airborne outbreak.

This young entrepreneur has found success with the help of co-working space Creative Cubes

James Shadrach is a young entrepreneur who runs a company called Video Why, a boutique video production company based in Melbourne, but it’s certainly not been an easy road for this young business Founder.

Meet the Aussie startup that is tackling seniors’ isolation epidemic with virtual reality

SilVR Adventures is providing highly immersive virtual experiences tailored to groups of seniors in aged care facilities across Victoria and planning to expand to more Australian states in 2020.
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How startups are using explainer videos to sell their products successfully [VIDEO]

Here’s a list of the 10 best startup explainer videos that can offer you great inspiration for your own.
Fast CEO and Co-Founder Domm Holland

Payments startup Fast has secured A$30 million in a Series A round led by...

Fast will use the investment to accelerate the global rollout of Fast Checkout, its universal one-click purchase product for e-commerce and to further grow its product and engineering teams.
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

Singapore’s ASX bid meets with mounting opposition

The top business story of late has been the Singapore Exchange’s bid to take over the Australian Securities Exchange. Leon and Garry examine the growing political opposition to the bid and the conditions under which the Government might approve the merger.

Slow down, guys: crowdfunding may not be the capital raising answer for start-ups

Crowd sourced funding is not for everyone unless you're ready to behave like a public company. Pounding the pavement and selling your story to investors may be your best bet.

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...

Get your head in the game: 5 things to know about mentally preparing for...

After recently securing our first round of funding from 8 experienced investors, we learned that there are 5 key things you can do to mentally prepare for the exciting but brutal process that is raising capital.
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Here are 5 simple, low-cost ways to massively improve your business’s app

It’s no secret that a well-designed app should help a business achieve their goals faster and more efficiently, helping their customers to get what they want, when they want it.

Here’s how to deliver the perfect pitch in three easy sentences. Re-discover the Gaddie...

You know the moment. You've just met someone at a conference. You shake hands and introduce yourself. Your new friend describes their circumstances and you...
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New Zealand’s Xero eyes US IPO, further disruption as subscribers increase...

Xero recently held its annual meeting in Wellington, during which the company revealed some interesting details about its future. As has been widely suspected, the...

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