Canva Create: Blockbuster festival could chart new global course for Australia’s design juggernaut
Canva held a blockbuster festival this week to launch its new product suite, but the event only heightened interest in its future plans.
How startups can maintain their growth, even in turbulent times
Oceania’s startup scene is growing fast, and the region is quickly becoming a hub for innovation. But in recent months, some Oceanian startups have seen new challenges. Market fluctuations are challenging for founders and investors, but they can also represent an opportunity. Here’s what startup founders should do differently to keep their footing in the market and maintain business growth:
Flying Fox co-founder Kylie Frazer on great companies in hard times, and the brilliant people who keep her excited about startups
Ahead of her judging appearance at the Pitch, Kylie Frazer filled SmartCompany in on Flying Fox's progress, changes in the market and why it's the people that drive her passion for early stage startups.
As startup valuations tighten, OneVentures is hailing its new ‘venture credit’ fund and $15 million loans
As startup funding rounds tumble in size and frequency, venture capital firm OneVentures is championing its new venture credit fund.
‘Haven’t even scratched the surface’: Sitemate raises $5.2 million to accelerate no-code software platform
The round was led by Blackbird, with participation from existing investors Shearwater Capital and angels including Eucalyptus founder Tim Doyle and Propellor Aero founder Rory San Miguel.
‘A second generation of iconic businesses’ — Alex Khor on the self-sustaining cycle of talent and knowledge in ANZ startups
SmartCompany catches up with AfterWork Ventures' Alex Khor about the current startup landscape, and the new generation of leading ANZ businesses.
Zip-owned personal finance app Pocketbook to close
The personal finance app owned by BNPL stalwart Zip will close next month, 10 years after it was founded with a mission to help Australians better manage their money.
Death tech startup Bare raises $10 million in Series A funding to change how Australians approach the end of life
Bare's co-founders say the startup aims to change what the end-of-life journey looks like in Australia, providing a single platform for multiple services in an otherwise disjointed industry.
Startup school: Three out of four Aussie startups fail. Here’s how to make sure you’re not one of them
In the second edition of the startup school series, SmartCompany Plus looks at how founders can approach growth.
How FoodByUs grew its supplier network from 200 to 2200 in less than 12 months
FoodByUs co-founder Ben Lipschitz says implementing new tech is all well and good, but the real secret to success is knowing your customers.
“He knows what Australia needs”: Startup community welcomes Ed Husic to Industry and Science portfolio
Having already served in numerous parliamentary positions related to the startup and tech industry, Ed Husic's appointment to Anthony Albanese's cabinet has been applauded by the startup and science communities.
Aussie startup Reejig named among global tech pioneers for 2022
Australian workforce intelligence platform Reejig has been recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer, three months after the startup raised US$15 million.
