Michele Romanow expands revenue-based investment firm Clearco into Australia
Michele Romanow is launching her e-commerce revenue-based investment model Down Under, introducing a new form of funding that could level the playing field.
Delegate Connect raises $10 million in seed funding for hybrid-event tech
Australian hybrid-events startup Delegate Connect has closed a massive $10 million seed round, with backing from high-profile investors.
Canva hits $55 billion valuation with latest $270 million raise
Aussie design unicorn Canva has closed yet another mammoth raise, bagging $273 million in a deal valuing the business at $54.6 billion.
AI video analysis startup Unleash Live secures $8 million raise, led by Aussie unicorn SafetyCulture
Unleash Live rode the wave of several different tech trends, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, to see 500% revenue growth in 18 months.
The startup funding round: $34 million for medtech, Birchal hits a milestone, and one Giant Leap for impact investment
Today’s roundup includes funding for epilepsy health-tech, $31 million for an insurance-tech B Corp, AI for sustainable mining, and more.
Kiwi startup Komodo raises $1.7 million to improve mental wellbeing in schools
We caught up with the founders of Komodo to talk about audacious dreams, strategic investors and the effect of COVID-19 on student wellbeing.
Sydney-based disability services platform Hireup bags $40 million in funding from SEEK
Online disability services platform Hireup has secured $40 million in growth capital from SEEK Investments to roll out its service across Australia.
The startup funding round: Hospitality tech, Kiwis going global, and Blumenthal’s bet on plant-based meat
From legal tech to batteries to yet more plant-based meat, here are some of the startup funding stories you might have missed.
In a time where many Aussie businesses are seeking out grant funding, here is how to stand out
How can business owners effectively compete for, and win, the slices of grant funding that will make all the difference to their vision?
A 620% uptick: Equity crowdfunding in Australia gathers momentum
More Australian businesses are raising more money through equity crowdfunding, with investments in the last quarter up 620% compared to last year.
Carbar bags $50 million in debt funding, and gears up for growth in electric vehicle subscriptions
Subscription startup Carbar has secured $50 million in debt financing, as it gears up for a new phase of growth with a focus on electric vehicles.
SME payroll platform Employment Hero triples valuation with $140 million raise
Cloud-based HR startup Employment Hero is on its way to becoming the next Aussie unicorn, as it bags a whopping $140 million in funding.
