Why Carol Schwartz is backing women-owned VC funds
Schwartz says it is imperative that women entrepreneurs can access the capital they need to ensure their businesses can scale and thrive.
Formulite poises for expansion with crowdfunding campaign after achieving over $2 million in sales
Melbourne-based Formulite that produces healthy weight management products and premium protein supplements has raised almost $450,000 on Birchal.
This venture fund wants more billion-dollar businesses founded by women
When the funding for women founders dried up overnight during Covid, Marissa Warren contacted Kate Vale, a former Google exec, to pitch the idea of starting a venture fund.
MVP Ventures Program returns in NSW with up to $50,000 for early-stage startups
Early-stage startup founders in New South Wales are being encouraged to apply for the state government’s MVP Ventures Program, which is returning with reduced funding after a six-month hiatus.
Hollywood actress turned skincare mogul targets $2 million raise through crowdfunding
During the last four years, Vanessa Megan has seen over $8 million in sales while seeing a revenue growth of 20%.
Inskin Cosmedics becomes first women-led venture backed by the Australian Business Growth Fund
Sydney 'cosmedical' pioneer Inskin Cosmedics has secured new investment from the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), which has pledged to reinforce the venture's international growth and extend further support to women-led businesses.
Aussie brand Infamous Swim eyes global expansion with equity crowdfunding campaign
Infamous Swim has generated $16.5 million in revenue in the past 12 months and is projected to reach $18 million in revenue by 2024.
No VC funding? Seven alternative ways to fund your startup in Australia
Luke Rix of KC ventures shares the a variety of options to fund your startup when VCs say no.
Regional students targeted in CSIRO’s new $15.5 million Next Generation Graduates Program
The Australian government is offering $15.5 million in post-grad grants to close the tech skills gap, and it's eyeing regional students.
She’s Next: Three women-run small businesses win $10,000 cash grants from Visa
Winners of Visa’s She’s Next Grant Program FRIKA Activewear, Pod Dietetics and Better Tea Co. each received grants of $10,000 while the seven runners-up received $5,000 each.
“Protection racket”: SMEs lose out as procurement panels benefit Big 4 consultants, says parliamentary report
A key system connecting the private sector to lucrative government contracts operates as a "protection racket" to the detriment of small and medium businesses, a new parliamentary committee report says.
NSW government launches four pre-accelerators for startup diversity and social impact
The programs by the NSW government will support under-represented groups, including women from diverse backgrounds.
