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This Aussie wholesale food platform has raised AU$1.4 million to get a larger share...

Foodbomb, a wholesale food platform for the food service industry in Australia, recently announced a AU$1.4 million investment led by EVP Fund...

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.

The Netflix of live music is looking for Aussie investors following massive success

Established in 2016, GiggedIn has become a thriving monthly subscription platform that connects music loving Australians to more bands, DJ’s and festivals whilst saving money in the process.
Sundose cofounders Michał Gołkiewicz and Tomasz Styk

Investible backs Polish startup Sundose to deliver personalised vitamins direct to consumers

Using data collected from an online health survey, Sundose nutritionists develop a personalised mix of vitamins, minerals, omega-3 acids, probiotics and antioxidants for each user.
Digital Wine Ventures raises $6m to fund launch of a wine trade marketplace

Digital Wine Ventures raises $6m to fund launch of a wine trade marketplace

The volume of cases processed through the cloud-based platform over the last three months doubled as Australians took advantage of online ordering to purchase from their favourite wineries as an alternative to visiting retail outlets and shopping centres.

Fishing in troubled waters: How entrepreneurs can still win in this looming financial crisis!

Financial markets are in turmoil again. But it would be dumber still for entrepreneurs not to keep their eyes open to emerging new opportunities. Remember, some of today’s best companies – think Google, for one – were built during a recession. So, for those who will not be swayed by the doom-sayers, here are seven steps to turn adversity into, perhaps, an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Blue Sky is looking to raise a $200 million VC fund to invest in...

Blue Sky is launching a new $200 million VC fund targeted at institutional investors to invest in later-stage deals in Australia and overseas

What you need to know about how blockchain is changing capital raising

The blockchain takes the concept further, allowing companies to raise funds on the blockchain by issuing tokens, or crypto securities, of some value in the company or that provide utility.

KPMG: VC investment in Aussie startups hit a record high of US$899 million in...

Venture capital (VC) invested in Australia hit a record US$899 mil in 2018, up from US$659.9 mil in 2017, according to Venture Pulse Q4 2018, the quarterly global VC trends report published by KPMG.

The Canva for video has raised $1 million in seed funding round

Brisbane-founded video platform Clipchamp recently announced it had raised a $1 million seed round led by well-known entrepreneur and investor, Steve Baxter,...

Australia’s first baby product review site raises $5.5 million to accelerate national growth and...

Local startup and baby product review site, Tell Me Baby, has completed a $5.5 million capital raise in a bid to accelerate its growth within Australia and prepare for its e-commerce launch into China
Adam Rigby (L) Dan White (R) Ray White NurtureCloud

Real estate giant Ray White invests $3 million in Aussie proptech startup NurtureCloud

Australasia’s largest real estate agency, Ray White, has just invested $3m into Sydney-based proptech company NurtureCloud, to both improve its own network’s offering as well as being part of exploring international opportunities for the product.
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
What the Federal Budget will mean for SMBs - H&R Block

What the Federal Budget will mean for SMBs

There are big tax cuts for individuals and a number of significant boosts for businesses, all designed to increase spending and boost jobs.

More Star Trek tech on its way! A medical tricorder is next

If you've ever watched any Star Trek, you'll know that its doctors, Bones, Bashir, Crusher and the rest, use a tricorder to obtain instant...

Ex CEO of oOh Media Brendon Cook joins influencer marketing platform Vamp

He brings a wealth of media experience and will help to strengthen Vamp’s leadership and go-to-market strategies at this important stage of our growth.

HR tech startup myInterview secures $AUD1.6 million second round of investment

myInterview, a leading video job interview platform developed in Australia and Israel, has successfully completed a second round capital raise of $AUD1.6million, through a consortium led by VC firm Entrée Capital, and former LinkedIn ANZ & SEA MD, Cliff Rosenberg.

Liven raises US$10 million, opens public token sale, signs ‘Bitcoin Jesus’

Leading dining rewards and payment app Liven has begun selling its new cryptocurrency LivenCoin (LVN) to the public, a key milestone in the company’s mission to transform the dining experience with world-class technology.

Aussie neobank secures strategic pre-IPO investment from Japanese financial group

AI-powered, challenger neobank Douugh, is pleased to announce a strategic investment from one of Japan’s leading financial services companies, Monex Group, Inc....

Lyka raises $500,000 in pre-seed funding round to improve the health of Australia’s pet...

Australia’s largest online tailored pet food subscription platform Lyka, announced it has raised AU$500,000 in a seed funding round to accelerate growth, expand its operations and expand it’s core team over the next 12 months.
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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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