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Neo-financial services platform WLTH launches, but don’t call them a bank
Founded in Brisbane in 2019 by serial entrepreneurs Brodie Haupt, Drew Haupt, Darren Hodgkin and John Kerr, WLTH will bring to market a suite of tech-centric products, including commercial and residential lending, feature-laden transactional accounts, a powerful payments app, a high value loyalty system and a pipeline, including a myriad of further fintech solutions.
Far North Qld startup TomKat receives seed investment of $600k to help save the...
Far north QLD fishers secured a $450k seed investment round lead by the Australian Food & Farming Fund to launch its sustainable alternative to polystyrene boxes and single use plastic.
Australian AI startup Dataro named in the top 10 fundraising tech ideas globally
Sydney-based AI startup Dataro has been selected as one of the top 10 fundraising innovations globally in a competitive open innovation challenge run by leading international charities.
Common mistakes people make with probiotics
According to Probiotics Advice you need to support your probiotic supplements with positive changes in your diet and general lifestyle.
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.
From racing cars to road safety: This gaming founder is doing her ‘life work’...
Other than entertainment, Lisa Skaife believes the real purpose of motorsport is to research, test and develop products for mainstream use, and...
Should you work at a startup? What to consider before joining a new company
Working for startup companies sounds attractive to many people. Job descriptions often mention that there’s room for quick advancement and that the...
Business strategies for surviving and thriving throughout the pandemic and beyond
Answer any and all questions relating to the impact of the pandemic on your team’s job certainty and role requirements.
What to do when a pivot opportunity knocks
When you evaluate an opportunity, find the overlap of your current business, and the potential future business you can see if you did take the opportunity presented.
Ecommerce deliveries – The next act for environmental activism? – Doddle insight
50 parcels can be delivered to one location, instead of 50 stops at individual addresses.
3 things an Edtech CEO did in his first year to create lasting value...
In March this year, I was just shy of completing my first year as CEO of an edtech company, and the first...
Tips and tricks: How to go from dad to entrepreneur in 7 Steps –...
As a Dad first and an entrepreneur second, you are going to have to put in an immense number of hours into your business.
New Aussie venture working to save the planet with quality eats launches equity crowdfunding...
The focus of The Alt Saint’s Birchal campaign will be to expand Saint Frankie, a natural breakfast food company that produces quality, plant-based items, including muesli and granola, alternative milks and ready to drink (R2D) coffee, and help save critically endangered animals from extinction along the way.
Ola launches ‘Selfie Authentication’ technology to provide safer rides
Ola’s proprietary technology verifies a driver’s image in the selfie against the file photo the driver submitted during registration.
Aussie logistics start-up Ofload secures AU$2.8M seed funding led by Maersk
In order to address the significant issue of wastage in the road freight industry, Ofload’s digital platform live matches quality shippers with vetted and reliable carriers―reducing empty miles and idle time for small to medium businesses and ultimately providing better service at a lower price.
From India to Melbourne: the rise and rise of the digital media tyro, Sagar...
So confident is Xugar in its ability to deliver the digital goods it created something during the COVID-19 crisis called the 'Trust Package' which guarantees results or the client won't be charged.
Safeguarding your business against the impending insolvency rise – Immediation
There is an increasingly important role for external mediators and facilitators to support Australian businesses and entrepreneurs get back on their feet by using their skills to ensure that the conversations that need to be had between employers and employees are handled clearly, consistently and compassionately.
Sendle raises $19 million to help small businesses thrive, as eCommerce grows in Australia...
The additional capital will be used to ensure Sendle’s network is stronger and more reliable than ever, and ensure small businesses can deliver to increased customer demand in the coming months and ahead of Christmas.
Sydney-based Lyka Pet Food secures $1.57 million in funding during the recession
Lyka successfully addresses two key needs of the modern dog owner: nutritious produce in a delivery subscription format that suits their lifestyle.”
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.
