SafetyCulture raises $34 million while planning a $500 million VC share sale
SafetyCulture has raised $34 million in funds while also planning a $500 million share sale from investors in 2024.
Sydney-based Pendula raises $14.5 million to expand into Asia and Europe
Pendula’s customer retention software utilises advanced analytics and generative AI to help companies reduce churn and maximise customer lifetime value.
Six Aussie startups that raised $45.1 million this week
The overall tally of startup funding announced this week may be smaller than the weeks gone by, but we think this is only the beginning for these Aussie startups.
HAL Systems raises $850,000 for AI climate control combining energy savings with comfort
Climate tech startup, HAL Systems, has developed a climate control system that monitors HVAC costs and weather in real time to make decisions.
“Diverse founders outperform the market”: New list celebrates 101 South Asian Australian founders
Of the 101 founders on the South Asian Australian Founders list, 78% have raised funding since 2013, totalling more than $1.12 billion in investment funding.
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.
Side Stage Ventures secures $15 million for its launch fund with support from Linktree, Airtasker
Side Stage Ventures has launched its first fund with $15 million with support from startup powerhouses like Linktree and Airtasker.
Why the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games is a tremendous loss for startups
Games bring great entertainment and excitement, but they also bring tremendous opportunities for local innovators and entrepreneurs, startups and scaleups.
India is backing women-owned firms to grow its GDP, why isn’t Australia?
Startup20 is a first-of-its-kind engagement group initiated under the Indian presidency of the G20 in 2023.
Eight Aussie startups that raised $85.6 million this week
Startup funding is off to a strong start in August, with these week's tally reaching $85.6 million from eight startups spanning sectors including mining tech, cybersecurity, wellness, food waste and medtech.
Global Sisters receives $736,000 from Google.org to help women with disabilities start businesses
Not-for-profit, Global Sisters, has received $736,000 from Google's charity arm to equip women with disabilities the skills and support to start their own businesses.
Flying Fox, Jump Start receive $600,000 in VIC government funding to boost women-led startups
The Victorian government has announced $600,000 in additional funding aimed at female founders through programs run through Flying Fox and Jump Start Studio.