Three Aussie startups, and a fast food chain, that raised $247.5 million this week
It's been a big week for funding news, and a slightly unusual one too with burrito chain Guzman y Gomez topping the list.
Five ANZ startups that raised $79 million in the past two weeks
April is off to a strong start for startup funding deals, led by $50 million in Series A funding secured by fintech Constantinople.
“Side hustlers” sidelined: Women entrepreneurs denied funding, opportunities
The number of female small business owners is outstripping men three to one, but the social perception of women in business has a long way to go.
Three VCs explain how they decide to back a D2C company
Consumer-facing companies touch everyday lives; they inspire emotion — the products we use reflect the kind of person we aspire to be.
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.
Interactive tool: how Australian VCs have invested $9.5 billion since 2003 and how it’s being spent
How the spread of money has shifted between sectors, cities, and states since the first funds were established.
WeWork at our own pace: It’s time for venture capital to slow down
The world of venture capital has taken a bit of a beating recently, thanks to the highest-profile misstep when WeWork has unable to get its IPO away.
Boom in numbers of VC firms and accelerators shows Aussie market is maturing, says Artesian’s Jeremy Colless
The number of Aussie VC firms has increased by 70% since 2015, and the number of accelerators has more than doubled, according to Artesian's Decode System.
