Being “customer obsessed” is the key to unlocking your growth: Here’s how to achieve it
According to Naomi Simson, being “customer obsessed” starts from the top and filters down through every aspect of your business: from your leadership ability, to your culture and cash flow.
The $1 billion week: Is this a “coming of age” for the Aussie startup ecosystem?
In the eight days between September 13 and 20, 2020, we reported on more than $1 billion in funding announcements for Australian startups.
Airwallex raises $276 million, bringing it to a $5.5 billion valuation
Fintech unicorn Airwallex has secured $276.5 million in Series E funding, as cash continues to roll into Australian startups.
Airwallex, Linktree and Heaps Normal among Breakthrough Brands for 2021
Global brand consultant Interbrand has released the second edition of its Breakthrough Brands list, chronicling Australia and New Zealand's booming brands of 2021.
As Culture Amp hits a $2 billion valuation, who else is in the Aussie unicorn club?
Culture Amp has raised $135.4 million at a valuation of $2 billion and cementing its unicorn status. Here's a list of the Aussie unicorns.
Founders of Aussie unicorn Airwallex unveil $200 million VC fund
The founders of Aussie fintech unicorn Airwallex have launched their own venture capital fund, with the aim of raising $200 million.
The startup funding round: Data mining, recruitment boom and yet more cash for Airwallex
This week's funding roundup includes a boost for Aussie unicorn Airwallex, which is continuing to build up its Series D round.
SmartCompany Plus is your new essential toolkit for running your business
We've launched SmartCompany Plus, a subscriber-only hub of expert guides, tools and templates, book extracts, interviews and company profiles.
Scrappy, nimble and just a little bit structured: How Airwallex is managing hypergrowth in the midst of a pandemic
Aussie fintech Airwallex hit unicorn status in three-and-a-half years. What kind of challenges does such fast growth throw at you?
Gaming, e-commerce and BNPL: Tech entrepreneurs dominate the AFR’s Young Rich List 2020
Tech entrepreneurs dominate the AFR's Young Rich List this year, as COVID-19 makes billionaires of some, and casts others out of the club.
Airwallex adds another $57 million to its Series D, as COVID-19 drives 100% revenue boost
Aussie fintech unicorn Airwallex has bagged another $56.5 million in funding, topping up its already whopping $250 million Series D round.
Dear Mr Morrison: Aussie tech leaders demand better engagement and a halt to R&D reform
Australian startup leaders have sent a letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison demanding the government engages with the sector on make-or-break policies.
