Startups

There is a longstanding perception that to build a successful tech startup, one needs a background in programming or IT. This misconception …

Twitter wasted no time at all muscling in on Clubhouse’s live chat room turf. And it’s got the one thing the social media newcomer hasn’t.

CarClarity is supercharging its platform, bringing transparency to the woefully under-innovated car finance industry.

After 29 years in business, Poolwerx has hired its first ever chief innovation officer and chief technology officer.

New Zealand wine-tech company Winely has joined the South Australian Landing Pad program to set up shop in the wine state.

A new government portal is set to modernise and smooth over the process of R&D Tax Incentive applications online.

Startup funding has been coming thick and fast in 2021 so far. Here’s the first of your weekly wrap-ups of the raises we saw closed this week.

Employment Hero has $45 million in funding, and has its eyes on global expansion — both for itself and its SME customers.

Afterpay has partnered with not-for-profit Global Sisters to raise $50,000 per year to open the door to entrepreneurship to more women.

Aussie startup GreaseBoss is taking part in the prestigious Silicon Valley Y Combinator accelerator, and has banked $100,000 in grant funding.

A remote business through and through, even Airwallex had to adapt in 2020. Ultimately, a few changes led to a 50% boost in productivity.

Aussie fintech Airwallex hit unicorn status in three-and-a-half years. What kind of challenges does such fast growth throw at you?