Why fintech Joust chose acquisition over VC funding in bid to fuel global growth
After an unsuccessful equity crowdfunding raise, home-loan fintech Joust has been acquired, in a bid to realise its growth ambitions.
Volt becomes first neobank to secure full banking licence — and celebrates a $8.4 million raise
Volt Bank has been granted a full Authorised Deposit-Taking Institution, in the same week as bagging $8.4 million from ASX-listed Collection House.
Veteran Aussie fintech Capify set to ramp up operations with $135 million credit facility from Goldman Sachs
Alternative-lending startup Capify has secured a $135 million credit facility, to reach more SMEs and take its business to the next level.
Good tidings we bring: The 10 biggest capital raises of 2018
From Judo Capital and Deputy to Canva and DataRepublic, let's finish the year by taking a look at the 10 biggest capital raises of 2018.
Burnout in the workplace: When there’s nothing left in the tank
Burnout is a common problem in contemporary workplaces, but it’s complex and often overlooked - here are six tips to avoid crashing.
Judo Capital’s $350 million debt facility will provide a boost to the Aussie challenger bank boom
Judo Capital has secured $350 million in a debt facility from Credit Suisse, and it’s another small step towards Australia’s neobank revolution.
Aussie-founded fintech Banked secures $2.7 million in seed funding, to launch open banking data solution
Banked, an Aussie-founded fintech based in London, has secured $2.66 million, while it’s still pre-product, pre-revenue, and less than a year old.
Three-month-old startup Lumi raises $31.5 million to kick-start its SME lending solution
It’s only been up and running since August, but small business lending startup Lumi has secured $31.5 million in debt and equity funding
Sydney startup Slyp raises $2 million to bring the humble receipt into the 21st century
Digital receipt startup Slyp, founded by former Paypal and ANZ execs, has raised $2 million in seed funding, to change the way payments are managed later.
Up and away: Tech guru and former AFL coach launch Australia’s first digital bank
Australia has its first live digital bank, with Up — founded by Dom Pym and former AFL coach Grant ‘Thomo’ Thomas — appearing as if from nowhere.
Sydney fintech Frollo scores $65,000 grant to take “Fitbit for finance” app to the next level, and reduce stress for Australians
Fintech startup Frollo has taken home a $65,000 grant from the MetLife Foundation, to grow its gamified personal finance solution.
“It takes an army”: Co-founder of pocket money app Spriggy Alex Badran on growth, getting some perspective, and securing backing from Mike Cannon-Brookes
Spriggy has seen a 380% increase in its user base, quadrupled its headcount, and secured funding from Mike Cannon-Brookes — all in the past 12 months.
