“One last challenge”: Melbourne co-working businesses call for further COVID-19 support in open letter to the Premier
Melbourne co-working businesses have written to Daniel Andrews calling for rent relief measures to help them lead the economic recovery.
DoorDash’s first day of trading sees 78% spike in valuation, even though it’s never turned a profit
US food delivery startup DoorDash has made a successful debut on the New York Stock Exchange, seeing its share price spike 78% on day one.
Family of killed UberEats rider files workers’ comp claim, in what could be a landmark test case for the gig economy
The family of UberEats rider Dede Fredy is filing a workers’ comp claim over his death, in what could be a landmark case for the gig economy.
Meet the women-led startups that secured Boosting Female Founders funding, and their share of $12 million
The federal government has dished out $12 million in grant funding to women-led businesses, through its Boosting Female Founders Initiative.
HealthMatch bags $18 million as COVID-19 shines a light on the need for tech in clinical trials
Clinical trials platform HealthMatch has secured $18 million, following a year that’s seen its customer base increase tenfold.
Controversial no-surcharge rule for BNPL players is here to stay — for now
‘No-surcharge’ rules for buy-now-pay-later players are “unlikely” to be scrapped anytime soon, RBA governor Philip Lowe has said.
Layoffs, re-hires and 200% revenue growth: Shippit tops off a tough year by raising $30 million
Shippit has raised $30 million in Series B funding, topping off a year of everything from lay-offs to re-hiring, to triple-digit growth.
A four-way win: Why newly listed Booktopia gifted $1,000 of shares to 250 employees, amid $43 million float
When Booktopia listed last week, more than 250 employees received shares. For founder Tony Nash, that's how to build a sustainable business.
Limepay secures $21 million in pre-IPO funding, as it gears up to turn the BNPL sector on its head
Yet another Australian buy-now pay-later competitor is preparing to list on the ASX, having raised $21 million in pre-IPO capital.
PayPal hits SMEs with “shocking” 3% USD transfer fee
Aussie businesses are being hit with a new 3% PayPal fee for transferring US dollars from their PayPal accounts to non-PayPal accounts.
Ola Australia boss departs the rideshare business, amid reports of reduced operations
The Australian head of Ola has left his role, amid reports the rideshare provider may be reducing its operations in the market.
High BNPL fees a “burden” on the Aussie retail sector, says Klarna Australia boss
High merchant fees for BNPL services are “a burden” on the Aussie retail sector, says Klarna's Fran Ereira.
