“Perfect storm”: Startup funding in ANZ topped $10 billion in 2021
Australian and New Zealand startups secured more than $10 billion in funding in 2021, more than double that invested in 2020. Here's why.
The most-read startup stories on SmartCompany in 2021
From Canva to Bitcoin to Who Gives a Crap, these were the 10 most-read startup and tech stories on SmartCompany in 2021.
Judo Bank is a genuine player in SME lending, but is it right for your business?
Judo Bank is a classic gamekeeper-turned-poacher story involving former big bank executives taking on their old employers, who they say have lost the craft of relationship banking.
Small businesses in ‘survival’ mode as access to finance remains a pain point
Small and medium businesses are bearing the brunt of ongoing lockdowns and many are now in “wait, survive and see” mode, says Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe.
As Culture Amp hits a $2 billion valuation, who else is in the Aussie unicorn club?
Culture Amp has raised $135.4 million at a valuation of $2 billion and cementing its unicorn status. Here's a list of the Aussie unicorns.
Judo Bank CEO says SMEs are facing “seriously frustrating” wait times of up to 60 days to refinance loans
SMEs are experiencing delays of up to two months when trying to switch business loans to different lenders, neobank Judo Bank has found.
Neobank Volt continues “prudent and measured” approach to growth, through partnership with global fintech
Aussie neobank Volt has partnered with UK fintech Railsbank, to power up growth after a tricky few months in the sector.
Judo Bank reveals backers behind massive $284 million funding round, amid neobank competition concerns
SME-focused neobank Judo Bank has settled a massive $284 million capital raise, announced late last year, and valuing it at $1.6 billion.
Banks are awash with funds and we have record low interest rates, so why aren’t SMEs borrowing?
Why aren’t banks lending? Why aren’t small businesses taking advantage of record low rates? And will this change in 2021?
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Neobanks dominate LinkedIn’s best Aussie startups list once again, while COVID-19 trends emerge
There’s a sense of deja vu in LinkedIn’s Top Startups 2020 list, with neobanks again dominating the top 10 ranking.
