Queensland, the startup state: Brisbane ‘growing faster’ than Sydney as founders flock north
One Aussie capital is on the path to overthrow the Sydney-Melbourne duopoly, with its sights set on being on of the biggest startup states in the country.
Rapid charging startup Chargefox raises $15 million to solve electric vehicles’ “chicken or the egg” problem
Australia’s electric vehicle industry could soon have the infrastructure it needs to thrive thanks to a $15 million investment into Chargefox this week.
Victorian startups need more founders to “take the plunge” as local startups struggle for angel investment
Victoria’s startup ecosystem is growing. But, while diversity stats are moving in the right direction, early-stage startups aren't catching many breaks.
Aussie fintechs “flexing their muscles” after strong showing in KPMG’s Fintech100 list
Two Australian fintechs are in KPMG's 2018 ‘Leading 50’ list, with five ones-to-watch making the ‘Emerging 50’ list.
Amazon, but for fish: Seafood-trading platform ShoreTrade raises $2 million to disrupt an “antiquated” industry
An Australian fishmonger is gearing up to take on the “antiquated” fishing industry through the launch of new app-based seafood trading platform ShoreTrade.
Startup Muster report shows ecosystem decline as government continues to let down Australian startups
The Startup Muster report shows a drop in active startups, from 1,675 to 1,465, and a drop in new startups launched, from 1,291 to 712.
Facebook and Instagram invest $1 million into partnership with local anti-bullying startup Project Rockit
Project Rockit has cemented a $1 million partnership with Facebook to help establish its landmark Digital Ambassadors network in over 600 schools.
Pest detection startup RapidAIM raises $1.25 million less than one month after launching
RapidAIM may have been founded less than a month ago, but it has already received a $1.25 million investment to further develop its technology.
Crypto startup promoted by cricketing star shuts down amidst ASIC investigation
ASIC has confirmed it is making “some enquiries” into a local cryptocurrency startup which was once promoted by Australian cricketing great Michael Clarke.
A little goes a long way: Why Atlassian is encouraging startups to pledge 1% of their equity to charity
Atlassian has a long-standing commitment to donating 1% of its resources, equity, profit and employee time towards philanthropy and giving back.
Sydney startup Slyp raises $2 million to bring the humble receipt into the 21st century
Digital receipt startup Slyp, founded by former Paypal and ANZ execs, has raised $2 million in seed funding, to change the way payments are managed later.
SheStarts documentary pulls back the curtain on life inside an accelerator: Here’s what we learnt (part two)
The mini-documentary offering a glimpse into BlueChilli’s SheStarts accelerator continues, as the entrepreneurs develop their businesses, and themselves.
