Investment in tech startups has taken an unexpected hit, but it’s not all doom and gloom
New research from suggests that investment into Australian tech firms has taken a bit of a hit, but should startups be worried?
SheStarts is partnering with Google for Entrepreneurs to support Australia’s female founders in going global
SheStarts has partnered with Google for Entrepreneurs, scoring ongoing funding of $100,000 per year, plus access to Google’s resources, globally.
Power Ledger to bring blockchain-based renewable energy trading to a whole apartment block for the first time
Residents of an eco-friendly Fremantle apartment block will be connected to the Power Ledger network, allowing them to trade in excess energy.
Envato acquires Placeit: Co-founder Collis Ta’eed on the shared vision behind the move
Envato's Collis Ta’eed says the company's first major acquisition of Mexican startup Placeit was not about the location, but a meeting of minds.
Aussie startups recognised with industry awards, with software startup taking home prize once won by Atlassian
Two Australian startups have seen major wins this week, taking home industry awards for innovation and software development
Atlassian shares soar on news it will sell chat products to Slack through new strategic partnership
Australian software giant Atlassian will sell its HipChat and Stride chat products to Slack as part of a "strategic partnership" between the two companies.
Twitter crackdown is targeting Bitcoin scams run by Elon Musk impersonators
Twitter is shutting down any unverified accounts using Elon Musk's name, in a bid to crack down on cryptocurrency scams.
“The courage of my convictions”: AusOcean founder Alan Noble on his passion for the ocean, his support network, and why he walked away from Google
A long-time supporter of the Australian startup scene, Alan Noble walked away from a comfortable job and launched a startup rooted in his personal passions.
A brain parasite found in cat poo could make you a better entrepreneur, apparently
It turns out to be a good entrepreneur you don't need business coaching or millions of dollars. You just need to be infected with one tiny brain parasite.
Traditional skills, experienced people and product pros are key to startup growth: StartupAus
Startups need to hire experienced developers and product experts, and invest in traditional roles if they want to scale, but it’s easier said than done.
Network management startup Encapto raises $3 million to fuel global expansion while eying off IPO
Network management startup Encapto has raised $3 million in funding, and founder Darryl Clarke is eyeing off global expansion and an initial public offering.
Why this founder says he’d rather be “thrashed by 130-kilogram blokes” than pitch on Shark Tank again
FroPro founder Ed O'Donoghue walked out of the Shark Tank with a quarter of a million bucks in investment — but he says he’d prefer to be “thrashed by 130-kilogram blokes” than pitch before the sharks again.