Four Aussie startups that raised $115.7 million this week
It's been another $100 million-plus week for Australian startup funding, with this week's total of $115.7 million coming in slightly ahead of last week's $107.35 million.
Naked Life raises $3 million in equity crowdfunding — the largest ever for a food and beverage venture
Naked Life set a new record for the largest food and beverage equity crowdfunding raise in Australia when it reached $3 million on equity crowdfunding platform Birchal.
Why this non-alcoholic drinks founder is quitting Dry January
In an age where we’ve coined flexitarianism, embrace your level of dry-ish, says Naked Life Spirits CEO David Andrew.
Naked Life gives away 12,000 zero-alcohol drinks to keep work parties trouble free
The Melbourne-based business is on a mission to stop unwanted resignations and lost promotions with its Remember December party season initiative.
Non-alcoholic trends: Heaps Normal co-founder Andy Miller on what to expect in 2023
There are currently no dedicated non-alcoholic production breweries in Australia that are open to the public. That's all about to change in 2023.
Byron Bay’s StrangeLove snapped up by Asahi as ultra lucrative booze-free drinks industry takes off
Asahi Beverages has acquired adult soft drink company StrangeLove for a mystery sum as a growing number of health-savvy Australians turn towards the lucrative non-alcoholic drink market and away from the boozy one.
Yes You Can Drinks: How a former Olympian and his partner made their names on the non-alcoholic beverages scene
In a recent interview with SmartCompany Plus, former Olympian Tyler Martin shares the highs, lows and learnings of starting out in an industry he had no experience in.
From NORT to 1110%: How a non-alcoholic beer went from side hustle to a craft brewery’s holy ale
Never get in the way of pregnant woman and her non-alcoholic beer. Especially one who co-owns a craft brewery.
Why your small business doesn’t need to rely on alcohol to create a social culture
Odette Barry, owner of Odette & Co, explains the role of small business in supporting healthy attitudes towards workplace beers.
Bridge Road Brewers secures $1.5 million in equity crowdfunding, becoming Victoria’s latest craft brewery investment success story
The Beechworth-based company closed its Birchal campaign at 10pm Thursday after accruing $1.5 million in support from 872 separate investors.
Sobah’s non-alcoholic beer aims to change Aussie drinking culture and showcase Indigenous flavours
Sobah is the natural extension of creator Clinton Schultz’s personal journey that is helping turn nationwide drinking habits on their head.
Nailing growth: Ambitious leaders reflect on their journey from purpose to impact
The panel discuss how they seized the opportunity to grow and the knowledge they earned along the way — sharing their moments of truth, challenges and advice for levelling up your business.
