“We have a lot to lose”: New fintech minister is a welcome nod to profitable startup sector, but there’s more to be done
The appointment of Senator Jane Hume as fintech minister is being hailed as a nod to the startup sector, or at least a large section of it.
Fintech Waddle raises $4 million as it gears up for international banking partnerships
SME-lending startup Waddle has secured $4 million in Series A funding, as the fintech gears up for significant partnerships within the banking sector.
Fintech OpenSparkz scores $1.5 million in over-subscribed round to tidy up the loyalty-card space
Rewards startup OpenSparkz has secured $1.5 million in an over-subscribed second seed-funding round, despite being pre-revenue.
Government considers new tax treatment and regulation for the ‘wild west’ of blockchain startups
Treasury has released a discussion paper questioning whether blockchain tokens and startups have a place in a well-regulated economy.
Pre-launch home loan fintech Athena raises $25 million just six months after another multi-million raise
Home loan fintech startup Athena has secured $25 million in funding, little more than six months after it closed a $15 million Series A round.
Aussie fintechs “flexing their muscles” after strong showing in KPMG’s Fintech100 list
Two Australian fintechs are in KPMG's 2018 ‘Leading 50’ list, with five ones-to-watch making the ‘Emerging 50’ list.
Australia’s digital wallet future: You can bank on the big four to stifle tech innovation
In other countries, digital wallets allow people to accomplish nearly all of their daily transactions with a single card.
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.
Six Aussie fintech lenders sign on to code of practice to help SMEs get better loans
Six Australian fintechs have signed a newly minted code of practice to improve transparency and bolster confidence in the small business lending space.
Smart50 winner Prospa to ring the ASX bell this week: The path to the lender’s $576 million valuation
Six-year-old small business lender Prospa has led the charge on opening Australian fintech lenders up to shareholders, and is slated to list on the ASX this week via a $146 million initial public offering.
Brighte secures $20 million funding facility from NAB to bring affordable energy to more Australians
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.
Real estate startup Athena raises $15 million thanks to “wickedly talented” team and thriving startup ecosystem
Athena, a cloud-based digital home-loan startup, has raised $15 million in Series A funding ahead of its launch next month, and co-founder Nathan Walsh says it couldn’t have got to this point without its crack team.
