Seven startups celebrating million-dollar raises this week
Between budget 2020 announcements and changes to Melbourne’s lockdown, we’ve seen a flood of startup raises this week.
Former Naked Wines execs pair up with Aussie rugby star to launch sports coaching startup — and kick off with a $1 million raise
With a lineup of all-star tech, business and sporting co-founders at the helm, Aussie startup Slocoach has raised $1 million in seed funding.
Aussie-founded startup raises $4 million to help save the planet from gassy cows
CH4 Global has raised $4.1 million to scale up production of its seaweed food supplement that helps gassy cows reduce their methane emissions.
How this founder bounced back from every startup’s “worst-case scenario” by focusing on revenue, not funding
After facing the major setback every startup founder dreads, ParentTV chief Sam Jockel has risen from the ashes.
Software startup Buildkite rises from stealth mode with $28 million funding round
Software development startup Buildkite has raised a massive $28 million in its first major funding round, valuing it at $200 million.
Benjamin Chong has been on the receiving end of many startup pitches: Here are his 10 tips for founders
Attracting capital requires a killer pitch, with purpose and clarity, that articulates what the founder wants to achieve.
In the post-COVID-19 world, capital will be different, stronger and more conscious
A new generation of conscious investors is awakening, and they are changing the global investment landscape for the better.
Melbourne startup JigSpace raises $2 million for 3D presentations tech as COVID-19 drives 900% uptick
JigSpace has raised US$1.4 million ($1.96 million) in seed funding, as COVID-19 boosts use of its 3D presentation platform by 900%.
This Melbourne startup helps businesses see how their offices are used in real time, and it’s raised $5 million to turbocharge its growth
Melbourne startup XY Sense has raised $5 million to continue its mission to help businesses see how their offices are used in real-time.
How to raise capital in a recession, according to a founder who’s bagged $74.9 million so far
With a global recession looming, here’s how Australian startups can set themselves and their company up to successfully raise capital.
Winds of change: South Australian startup Ping raises $1.3 million for IoT wind turbine tech
Ping Services will scale up production of its device detecting damage on wind turbines, as shift towards renewables shows no signs of slowing.
Top five government grants for startups
Looking for the best government grants for startups? Some of these should be your first port of call as you're getting started in business.