Startups

January continues to be a strong one for startup raises, with VC cash being injected into skincare, deep tech and workplace wellness.

Melbourne-based SPF brand Ultra Violette is hoping to replicate its local success in the North American market and will use $15 million in new equity funding from Aria Growth Partners to help it do just that.

Aussie startup Linktree is leaning into AI, hiring two machine learning experts with backgrounds in audio to help users turn their fans into a reliable revenue stream.

Deep tech startup, Aquila, has completed a successful trial of its wireless drone charging technology in regional Victoria.

Combining Tasmanian aquaculture with West Australian technology, ocean energy could produce the food of the future -- net-zero salmon.

Australian startup VAPAR has raised $5 million to fuel its AI-powered water and sewerage pipeline maintenance software.

Mother-daughter duo Dr Christine Pitt and Skye Raward established Farmers2Founders in 2018 with a vision to put producers at the centre of innovation in agriculture and help solve some of the challenges facing the sector.

Blackbird breaks its silence on Kiki - the sub-letting startup that publicly pivoted to to NYC 'girls' club' despite being run by men.

January is traditionally a slower month for startup funding announcements, so this week we're looking at startups that have raised fresh capital so far this month, rather than this week alone. On the list are startups tackling rental income, peanut allergies, access to solar power, and AI-powered educational coaching.

Angel investors and startup founders are signing a new petition urging the federal government not to increase the asset limit test for 'sophisticated investors', claiming major changes could limit funding to Australia's most innovative early-stage startups.

From burrito bowls to billion-dollar valuations, financial expert Jason Andrew takes a look at the financials behind Australia’s fastest-growing quick-service restaurant Guzman Y Gomez.

Perth biotech startup Uluu has launched its first commercial product via a collaboration with iconic surf brand Quiksilver.