Rivian and Tesla’s software enriched cars are breaking open the ownership model
Just like a mobile phone, a Rivian vehicle comes with multiple pre-installed systems — kind of like phone apps. They can be updated and upgraded as part of your Rivian subscription.
How the intersection of edtech and the creator economy is reshaping education
What is the role of the traditional university classroom when cohort-based learning platforms offer more convenient pathways to sharing and acquiring knowledge?
The Great Resignation drives tech wages higher: Can startups keep up?
More than 93% of Australian organisations are planning salary increases for 2022. But startups are struggling to keep up with rising tech wages.
Morrison unveils EV policy: What’s in it for startups and SMEs?
The plans focus on private sector partnerships to boost electric vehicle adoption. While some business owners welcome the move, others say more should be done.
How to calculate an accurate SaaS company valuation
Software-as-a-Service companies need accurate valuations so they can access the capital they need to grow, yet valuing these businesses correctly is often misunderstood across the business community.
If Morrison’s climate plan was a business proposal, how did he do?
According to these investors, Scott Morrison's pitch for net-zero emissions by 2050 wouldn't have got him far in the boardroom.
Zero Co raises $11 million in record-breaking week, as VCs and consumers back sustainable innovation
Eco-startup Zero Co secured $11 million in new funding and broke a ream of records in the process this week. But this success is indicative of a broader trend in Aussie startups, with sustainability at its core.
Australia is “stepping into the ring” with proposed sweeping crypto reform
The fintech and cryptocurrency community in Australia has welcomed the prospect of more regulation in the sector, saying it brings much-needed clarity.
Five Aussie startups acquired for more than $100 million in 2021
Activity in Australia mergers and acquisitions is continuing to ramp up, and with news emerging today of CitrusAd’s $200 million sale, valuations are on the rise too.
Why Canva’s net-zero pledge is so important for the Aussie startup scene
Canva's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2040 could have ramifications that ripple throughout the whole startup ecosystem.
Australia’s $1 billion tech funding boom highlights the role of startups in economic growth
A $1 billion week in Aussie startups marks a “coming of age” of the local tech ecosystem. It also highlights its growing economic clout.
The $1 billion week: Is this a “coming of age” for the Aussie startup ecosystem?
In the eight days between September 13 and 20, 2020, we reported on more than $1 billion in funding announcements for Australian startups.