My biggest competitor just raised $30 million. Here’s what I did next
Yesterday our biggest competitor didn’t have $30 million in the bank and today it does, says Scratch co-founder Mike Halligan.
Farmer wants a Wi-Fi: Zetifi lands $12 million in Series A for rural connectivity
Wagga Wagga connectivity startup Zetifi has raised $12 million in Series A funding led by Telstra and Graincorp to help roll out its Wi-Fi extension products to Aussie farmers.
Bateman’s Bay tech startup completes $1.45 million raise for ‘Google Maps of the ocean’ platform
A Bateman's Bay startup dubbed the 'Google maps of the ocean' has closed a $1.45 million funding round led by global venture capitalist powerhouse Katapult.
‘Instant’ grocery startup VOLY finally announces shutdown a week after stopping deliveries
A week after ceasing deliveries and deleting its social media accounts, grocery delivery startup VOLY has officially announced its closure.
Zero Co, Ofload and Mad Paws: The startup winners of the 2022 Smart50 awards
Luggage startup July has taken the top spot in SmartCompany's 2022 Smart50 list, but its just one of many startups to be recognised this year.
Freight logistics startup Ofload hauls $60 million in Series B funding
Ofload, a freight logistics startup, has landed $60 million in Series B funding, led by Sinagpore's largest VC firm, Jungle Ventures.
Nine startups that raised almost $40 million this week
It’s been another big week for Australian startup raises, with $39.6 million invested across nine companies.
Clipboard secures $3.1 million raise for its school extracurricular activities platform
Australian edtech startup Clipboard has exclusively revealed a $3.1 million raise to SmartCompany.
Canva and Atlassian are outliers. The truth is Australia has a tech innovation deficit
While a few notable tech startups have come out of Australia, the country's digital prowess is severely lacking compared to its overseas counterparts.
Tech startup Sidekicker recruits female-dominated leadership team amid company expansion
While Sidekicker will have a male CEO — co-founder Thomas Amos — he’ll by outnumbered by women taking on key leadership roles.
Melbourne-based regtech startup 6clicks raises $10 million to expand its worldwide customer base
CEO Anthony Stevens says 6clicks' AI capabilities and advanced reporting is changing how organisations manage their governance, risk and compliance framework, obligations and processes.
Adam Schwab: Nitro rejects $400 million Potentia offer despite rising costs and recorded losses
The problem for Nitro is that while founder Sam Chandler has built a respected business in a highly competitive sector, it has no real competitive advantages.
