Online grocery trend heats up, as Woolies partners with Uber Eats and startup Send raises $3 million
COVID-19 has led increased demand for online grocery shopping and the emergence of faster delivery options.
The Aussie tech companies valued at more than $100 million, and what AirTree is looking for next
The AirTree team shares what they have learnt and observed along the way as Australian tech companies grow their valuations, and what they are hoping to see more of from here.
“Unrealistic”: The government’s revised COVID-19 reopening plan does little to help talent-starved startups
With high vaccination targets and no specific dates to work towards, tech leaders say the new plan exacerbates an ongoing talent shortage.
Afterpay to be acquired by Square in $39 billion deal
Afterpay is set to be acquired by Square, the payments giant headed up by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, in a deal worth $39 billion.
Aussie-led startup secures $600 million for “world-changing” quantum computing tech
Silicon Valley-based PsiQuantum has closed a US$450 million ($611 million) Series D raise, giving it a valuation of US$3.15 billion ($4.3 billion).
Deliveroo shakes up delivery options with launch of Signature
Deliveroo is revamping how customers and hospitality businesses interact with the launch of its new platform Signature, allowing diners to order directly from restaurants' websites.
Entrepreneurs still in the dark as BFF grant debacle continues
Women who were told their 'success' emails were sent by mistake are logging in to the application portal to find a message saying they were successful after all.
Brisbane wins the 2032 Olympics: What’s in it for SMEs?
Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and that brings opportunity SMEs and startups — if we can get it right.
Ethereum co-founder quits cryptocurrency, sending ETH price down
One of the founders of blockchain Ethereum and its token ETH has quit cryptocurrency, partly because of concerns for his personal safety.
Demand for digital skills soars, as employers struggle to attract new talent and retain top performers
Demand for workers with digital skills is soaring, as COVID-19 fast-tracks the digitisation of the workforce, and exacerbates a skills gap.
Why Aussie startup Ellume’s home-testing tech should help us in the COVID-19 recovery, but can’t
Home-grown medtech Ellume is leading the charge in home-testing for COVID-19, but legislation means its tech isn't available in Australia.
Rocket fuel: Moonshot accelerator bags $500,000 in funding, as Branson’s blast-off brings space-tech down to earth
Richard Branson's successful space flight marks a milestone in the global sector. And Australian entrepreneurs are on the rocket ship.