My biggest mistake: Charlie Karaboga, CEO and co-founder of Block Earner
Block Earner co-founder and chief Charlie Karaboga tells SmartCompany Plus why staying in his comfort zone was a big, big mistake.
My biggest mistake: Chantelle de la Rey, chief executive officer of Disruptiv
Chantelle de la Rey tells SmartCompany Plus that her biggest mistake was simple — and one that many women face, regardless of industry.
Zeller raises $100 million at a $1 billion valuation, but founder Ben Pfisterer isn’t celebrating yet
Zeller is Australia's latest $1 billion startup, but amid unimaginable turmoil in Ukraine, it’s a milestone that becomes “just irrelevant”.
My biggest mistake: Jill Berry, co-founder of Adatree
As Berry tells SmartCompany Plus, her biggest mistake not only affected the business, but left her “pretty broken” too.
Afterpay for refunds? Refundid raises $3 million for tech turning BNPL model on its head
Refundid has secured $3 million just six months after launch, for its tech striving to eliminate a lingering point of friction in e-commerce.
Neobank Volt continues “prudent and measured” approach to growth, through partnership with global fintech
Aussie neobank Volt has partnered with UK fintech Railsbank, to power up growth after a tricky few months in the sector.
Aussie-founded fintech Fast raised $30 million in the middle of a pandemic — now it’s snapping up the best talent Silicon Valley has to offer
Having secured $30 million in Series A funding in the middle of a pandemic, Domm Holland's Fast is growing in a challenging Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Former Square execs raise $6.3 million for pre-launch Aussie fintech revamping SME banking
Ben Pfisterer and Dominic Yap have raised $6.3 million for pre-product fintech Zeller, as COVID-19 brings the need for SME financial services into focus.
Digital economies and missed opportunities: What does COVID-19 mean for Australian fintech?
Is COVID-19 driving innovation in fintech? Or are cautious consumers sticking to traditional providers? And is the government holding the sector back?
Limepay secures $6 million for Afterpay alternative, as COVID-19 shakes up an already shaken retail sector
Limepay has raised $6 million for tech giving e-commerce retailers control over their own payments, and disrupting the old guard of buy-now-pay-later.
Judo Bank secures $230 million and unicorn status, as COVID-19 changes the tide of SME banking
SME-focused Judo Bank has closed a humongous funding round, making it the first of the Aussie challenger banks to crack the coveted $1 billion valuation.
Aussie fintech investment reaches $3 billion after 250% growth… but don’t celebrate just yet
Investment into Australian fintech has increased by a massive 252% year-on-year, according to a KPMG report, reaching a record high of $2.9 billion in 2019.