The 10 biggest Aussie startup raises of 2022, from BNPL titans to NFT gaming leaders
Ranking Australia's startup funding rounds shows how conditions changed over 2022, with three of the top five confirmed in February alone.
Cultured meat startup Vow raises $73 million and launches its first high-end culinary brand
Vow has landed US$49.2 million in Series A funding and is launching a cultured meat fine dining experience in Singapore.
Small Business Minister Julie Collins: The federal budget targets “long-term resilience” instead of quick-fix solutions
Speaking to SmartCompany, Collins says Labor's budget is more focused on long-term sustainability than directly alleviating today's sharp cost pressures.
Six Aussie startups that raised $56 million this week
It’s been a huge week for Australian startup raises, with more than $56 million invested into six companies, while Square Peg also banked $860 million for two new funds.
Budget 2022: 10 things we know about Labor’s “wellbeing” budget and support for businesses
A lot can change in six months. Just ask Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who will on Tuesday deliver a vastly different federal budget to the economic roadmap laid out by the Coalition in March.
Urban Swan, the RedBalloon of gen Z dating, scores $2 million seed funding
Gen Z date startup, Urban Swan, has exclusively revealed $2 million in seed funding to SmartCompany. That will certainly buy an overpriced Sydney cocktail or two.
Animal-free fat startup Nourish Ingredients lands a meaty $45 million funding round
Australian food tech startup Nourish Ingredients has received $45 million in Series A funding for its animal-free fat business.
Clipboard secures $3.1 million raise for its school extracurricular activities platform
Australian edtech startup Clipboard has exclusively revealed a $3.1 million raise to SmartCompany.
Co-Labs is spreading its positive impact business model to two new Melbourne locations
Co-Labs will be opening two new Melbourne locations, with an aim to have doors open in the next six to twelve months.
Six Aussie startups that collectively raised $196 million this week
Six Aussie startups secured themselves over $186 million in combined raises this week. Let's take a closer look.
Livestock management platform AgriWebb wrangles $10 million cash injection
AgriWebb has announced a 'small' $10 million funding injection as it gears up for a large Series C round further down the track.
Home furnishing innovator DIY Blinds secures $15 million investment from Australian Business Growth Fund
DIY Blinds has received a $15 million investment from the Australian Business Growth Fund after winning over the public-private partnership with its plan to reboot the window furnishing sector.