Posts tagged "Brighte"

Afterpay is going cap in hand to investors for support in realising ambitious growth targets by expanding overseas and "scaling" its SME business.

In light of the rise of buy-now-pay-later offerings, should the law be changed to make a distinction between credit and debt?

In this sunny, windy and sea-surrounded nation, there are startups working hard to harness these natural sources of renewable energy.

These six startups are changing the energy game in Australia - and raising millions in capital along the way.

This week, Australia’s superstars of fintech gathered for the second annual Finnie Awards 2018, with some of the darlings of the startup scene recognised for the talents of individuals, achievements in specific fields, and general overall excellence.

Most startups are out to solve a problem, but some problems are more pressing than others. Some have implications for humanity as a whole.
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To get their business of the ground and secure the funding they need, entrepreneurs need to be focused, creative, and just a little bit charming. But, once there’s money in the bank and founders start taking on staff, how do those attributes translate into management?

Brighte has closed its $18.5 million Series B funding round, and founder and chief executive Katherine McConnell says the energy financing startup’s string of successes have come from a lot of networking, and a little patience.

Brighte founder Katherine McConnell is on a mission to bring energy-saving solutions to more homes in Australia, and the “holy grail” of a $20 million funding facility from NAB is just the beginning.

Sydney-based home energy-funding platform Brighte intends to hire new staff and increase its foothold in Australia, after completing a $4 mi…