FourthRev raises $4.2 million to close the digital skills gap and make “timely” move into the US market
FourthRev has raised $4.16 million in a hefty seed funding round, after COVID-19 and the learning-from-home revolution led to a bumper 2020.
Crypto for cars: Musk doubles down on digital currencies, as Tesla invests $1.5 billion in Bitcoin
Tesla is set to start accepting payment in Bitcoin, as billionaire founder Elon Musk bets big on digital currencies.
Federal government launches $26.5 million grants scheme to boost cyber security workforce
A $26.5 million grants program is set to bolster Australia’s cyber security workforce, and it's starting “the right kind of conversations”.
NSW taskforce releases safety guidelines for food delivery riders, placing responsibility with platform providers
WorkSafe NSW's draft guidelines for gig economy riders highlight unreasonable delivery times and poorly designed apps as key hazards.
Limepay adds seven new senior hires as gears up for IPO
Buy-now-pay-later fintech Limepay has added a series of high-profile hires to its team as it continues to work towards listing on the ASX.
“A successful Australian exit”: E-commerce startup OneSaas acquired by Intuit Quickbooks
Sydney startup OneSaas has been acquired by Intuit Quickbooks, having ridden the e-commerce wave over the past decade, not to mention the past 12 months.
Mandatory comprehensive credit reporting “changes the playing field” for Aussie fintechs
Mandatory comprehensive credit reporting has finally passed in parliament, levelling the playing field for Aussie fintech startups.
Google to pay millions to women and Asian workers in wake of “systemic” pay and hiring discrimination investigation
Following a US Department of Labor investigation into “systemic” discrimination, Google will pay millions to women and Asian job-seekers.
Aussie startup DesignCrowd raises $10 million to boost DIY design offering for small business
DesignCrowd has raised $10 million in funding as it ramps up investment in its BrandCrowd DIY design offering and takes on Aussie unicorn Canva.
“Underestimating the value of virtual”: Open letter to government demands changes to $50 million Business Events Grant Program
Tech event organisers are demanding changes to the $50 million Business Events Grant Program, saying “very few events” will qualify.
Queensland startup Ellume secures $304 million US government contract for COVID-19 self-testing kit
Medtech Ellume has landed a $304 million contract with the US government to boost the production capabilities of its DIY COVID-19 testing kit.
Neobank 86 400 to be acquired by NAB in $220 million deal
Aussie neobank 86 400 is set to be acquired by NAB, combining with the bank’s own digital offering UBank, and marking a shift in the sector.
