Cynch Security clinches government funding to tackle small business cyber challenges
Cynch Security has secured just over $200,000 in government and matched funding, for a project mapping cyber challenges for small business.
How Seabin’s viral video campaign led to $5 million in sales, and an equity crowdfunding raise
Following a viral video campaign, Australian startup Seabin has $5 million worth of product in operation, in 52 countries, and is gearing up for its next phase of growth.
Subscription startup Whisky Loot secures $400,000 to solve problems for drinkers and distilleries alike
After bootstrapping for two years, booze subscription startup Whisky Loot has bagged a modest $400,000 in seed funding. And this is only the beginning.
Aussie medtech Loop+ bags $3 million for tech putting wheelchair users in control of their health
Aussie medtech startup Loop+ has secured $3 million in funding for its health tracker, which helps wheelchair users take control of their wellbeing.
Melbourne startup Navi secures $400,000 grant to develop tech to help critically ill newborns
Melbourne medtech Navi has secured just shy of $400,000 in government grant funding, to fuel development of its tech helping critically ill newborns.
Pegasus bags $28 million from Silicon Valley backer, highlighting potential of regional tech
After pivoting to focus on a tech-enabled solution, Newcastle-based Pegasus has bagged $28 million to take its product overseas.
Aussie SaaS startup Practifi nabs $24 million, after US operations go “from strength to strength”
Practifi has raised $23.6 million as it ramps up its US business. And co-founder Glenn Elliot says in the States, Aussies have it all to play for.
Switched off over Christmas? Here’s the startup news you might have missed
If you’re just ramping up to hit the New Year running and you haven’t looked at any business news in a while, here’s the startup news you may have missed.
Making money, making history: The biggest capital raises of 2019
Australian startups have broken raise records yet again this year, with 2019 seeing five funding rounds exceed $100 million.
Scaffolding everywhere you look? This startup is using IoT to solve construction-related pain points
Having worked in the construction and tech sectors for decades between them, the founders of SiteHive are now taking advantage of a perfect storm in both.
The next Aussie unicorn? Advanced Navigation gears up for global growth after $20 million raise
Having bagged Tesla and NASA as clients, and secured $20 million in Series A funding, Advanced Navigation now wants to reach unicorn status in three years.
Taking on the global plant-based-meat market: Inside v2food’s $35 million Series A
Alternative meat startup v2food has bagged a massive $35 million in Series A funding, as it gears up to join the global plant-based protein race.
