Opinion: Startups should stop genuflecting for private school-educated VCs
Leela Cosgrove writes the idea that venture capital is required to create a great business might have been true 20 years ago when connecting with potential investors was more complicated, but in 2024 it’s a mutual hallucination.
How SparkLabs Cultiv8 is shaping sustainable agtech in Australia
Based in Orange NSW, SparkLabs Cultiv8 says it is uniquely positioned to champion agtech investment in Australia and globally.
Five things this VC looks for in every startup investment
If you are a startup founder and are considering raising money or seeking funding, you have to be prepared to answer the following questions about your business.
Startup funding dropped massively in 2023, but AI and climate tech are still winners
A new report has revealed that AI and climate tech startup funding is going well, despite overall investment dropoff.
Seven Aussie startups that raised over $66 million this week
Funding has been a little healthier in Australia this week with seven startups landing over $66 million
Three VCs explain how they decide to back a D2C company
Consumer-facing companies touch everyday lives; they inspire emotion — the products we use reflect the kind of person we aspire to be.
US of AI: Perspectives from SmartCompany’s tech tour of North America
Our senior tech reporter recently spent two weeks in the US and reflects on the state of the industry on the ground - from the rise of AI, economic turmoil and layoffs.
Blackbird tops spicy anonymous VC ranking list, Square Peg respond to missing top 10
A spicy 'VC Leaderboard' list has revealed the top 25 VCs in Australia and New Zealand, according to startup founders.
Clipboard secures $3.1 million raise for its school extracurricular activities platform
Australian edtech startup Clipboard has exclusively revealed a $3.1 million raise to SmartCompany.
VC player Antler reportedly gauging interest in new multimillion-dollar fund targeting earliest-stage startups
Venture capital firm Antler is reportedly gauging investor interest in a new $60 million fund dedicated to extremely early-stage Australian startups, defying broader market uncertainty.
Back to basics: Private equity and venture capital fundamentals
Understanding these differences and when you might need either funding source is vital for any founder looking to raise capital for their venture.
The startup funding round: Beer delivery, AI-enabled upskilling, and $10 million for tech to treat cancer
This week it was all blasting off in the Aussie space startup scene, but there is still plenty of funding being handed out back down on earth.