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Fintech startup Cenario is using AI to help Aussie businesses manage the financial impact...
Cenario co-founder, Vaibhav Namburi said that the impacts of COVID-19 on Australia’s economy had led to many business owners questioning how their businesses would survive through the different financial challenges to come.
How this new pet insurance start-up is succeeding against the odds of COVID-19
Utilising its enticing rewards program, the young pet insurance provider aims to encourage more Aussie pet owners to take out cover as the latest figures reveal only 6% of Australia’s 7.3 million cat and dog owners have insured their pets.
How a Sydney restaurant went online in a day to keep the cash –...
One of the worst hit industries is hospitality, with restaurants, bars and cafes across Australia forced to close their doors and focus on take-out only.
Meet these 3 innovative Aussie startups that are tackling the COVID-19 crisis head on
Startups from Australian venture capital fund Tempus Partners’ second fund are tackling the impact of COVID-19 with their individual specialities.
Australian start-up launches blockchain system to fight food fraud and future pandemics
The connection to our food source has been lost, their regions invisible and the supply chain unknown. This lack of transparency, along with food chain supply inefficiencies, costs the global economy over USD$100bn annually.
This new Australian fintech is focusing on mobile-first money solutions
Hay will first offer a digital transaction account through the Hay smartphone app packed with features like enriched payment information, monthly insights and travel budgeting features with fee-free foreign exchange rates via the Hay Visa card.
Ride-share drivers score a new income stream with the launch of Australia’s first in-vehicle...
Screeny, a new in-vehicle ad-tech platform for rideshare and taxi drivers, has launched a closed pilot program in Sydney ahead of a broader, interstate launch mid-year.
This Australian medtech startup is bringing the power of virtual reality to healthcare
Vantari empowers doctors and patients to better visualise and read medical imaging such as CT and MRI scans. The company’s cutting-edge rendering technology takes the current visualisation of these images into Virtual Reality by creating an immersive and intuitive environment.
Childcare platform Juggle Street launches equity crowdfunding campaign, has grown to more than 93k...
The demand for flexible, last-minute childcare, as well as gig economy workers, is on the rise. Neighbourhood network, Juggle Street, has hit more than 93,000 registered users across Australia and New Zealand with 1000 plus new users signing up every week.
These Aussie startup founders are looking to disrupt the active lifestyle market by putting...
Seasoned startup founders Andrew Jacobs, Joe-Bramwell-Smith and Mikkel Bergmann have announced the launch of their new disruptive Aussie RetailTech business Kitfit.
Meet the innovative social enterprise that is curating office spaces like art galleries
Award-winning social enterprise, ColourSpace, is bringing art-as-a-service to Sydney, on a mission to turn cities into galleries supporting local artists.
The ‘Spotify of fitness’ launches to combat fake programs, photoshopped ‘influencers’ and unrealistic health...
KIXXFIT, the “Spotify” of the fitness industry is a new health and fitness app that has launched with a simple message: ‘F*ck fake fitness’.
Airwallex and Visa debut Airwallex Borderless Cards for business – first major product announcement...
Airwallex recently announced the launch of the Airwallex Borderless Card for businesses, in partnership with Visa. Airwallex Borderless Cards is Airwallex’s first major product announcement since it achieved unicorn status last year after a hugely successful series C fundraising round.
Buildxact accelerates into the US to lead construction’s digital future, third market outside Australia
Construction tech company Buildxact announced it has expanded its operations into the United States to meet growing customer demand.
Driverli secures $10K from Catalysr to improve road safety amongst young drivers in Australia
After a standout performance in the award-winning Catalysr pre-accelarator program for startups, Driverli is on the road to business success thanks to a $10K funding boost.
Serial entrepreneur Andrew Banks launches new fintech start-up Plastiq.it, seeking equity crowdfunding on Equitise
Australian entrepreneur, Shark Tank judge and investor Andrew Banks has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign with platform Equitise for his new cashback rewards business Plastiq.it.
Taronga launches new accelerator program, hunting for brilliant eco-friendly ideas
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has launched HATCH: Taronga Accelerator Program to drive innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing conservation and environmental challenges.
Business loans marketplace Introducer.com.au wins $10K funding from Catalysr’s pre-accelerator program
Introducer, Australia’s only after hours supported business loans marketplace has been selected as one of two startups to receive $10,000 funding from Catalysr.
Aussie dining rewards app Liven announces world’s first integration with ApplePay
With the digital wallet movement firmly in full swing, Australia’s leading dining rewards app Liven has recently announced its in-store invisible payments integration with ApplePay.
Insurtech startup launches Hustle Cover to protect freelancers and entrepreneurs in Australia’s growing gig...
Coverhero, a new Australian insurtech company, has announced that its first product Hustle Cover, an instant and customisable income protection insurance product tailored for gig workers, launches today in Australia.
