Funding plummeted 54% in 2023, but early-stage startups fared the best
The 2023 State of Australian Startup Funding report is out, revealing an unsurprising 54% drop in 2023. But amidst the chaos, early-stage startups were the least scathed.
No VC funding? Seven alternative ways to fund your startup in Australia
Luke Rix of KC ventures shares the a variety of options to fund your startup when VCs say no.
Five Aussie startups that raised $46.9 million this week
It's been relatively quieter on the startup funding front this week, but it appears there's still plenty of interest from investors in agtech startups and those in the AI space.
“TikTok-style” edtech platform Frntlne laps up $4.6 million for global expansion
Founded in 2021 by CEO Mark John, Frntlne aims to engage frontline workers, particularly those aged 15-25, in product-based training by using what it calls “TikTok-style” videos.
Why I’ve finally realised that money is at the centre of everything for startups
The author says, "we all have a relationship with money that plays a powerful role in the stories we tell ourselves, how we show up, and who we are when it’s on the table".
Four Australian startups that landed $69.5 million in funding this week
After a quiet week, funding is back in business in Australia with four startups receiving over $69 million over the last few days.
Two startups raised more in the past 24 hours than entire weeks last quarter
2023 has been slow for startup raises, but the last 24 hours have seen two big cash injections that have eclipsed entire weeks from Q1.
Three Australian startups that landed $32.3 million in funding this week
This week Australian startups raised over $32 million in VC funding despite the continued sparse economic landscape.
Three Australian startups that landed over $22 million this week
We have three great Australian startups that managed to collectively land over $22 million this week. And they're an eclectic bunch!
Six Australian startups that landed $178 million this week
It's been a spicy week for raises this week with a whopping $178 million being split across six startups, with the largest sitting at $105 million.
the Pitch shortlist: Meet the six shortlisted startups competing for $100,000 in prizes in Melbourne
SmartCompany is pleased to announce the shortlisted entries for the Pitch, our early stage startup competition in Melbourne.
What are investment deals looking like in today’s climate? Startup advisers and investment managers weigh in
What are investment deals looking like in today’s climate of macroeconomic uncertainty and investor caution?