Why the acquisition of all-women founded Verve Super is a story worth telling
Co-founder Christina Hobbs shared news of the acquisition on LinkedIn, five years after launching the first superannuation fund to be led by women and tailored for women.
Eight Aussie startups that secured $30.2 million this week
The total amount raised by startups this week may be substantially lower than the past two weeks, but the companies with fresh funding are no less interesting.
Verve raises $3 million to level the playing field for women investors
The investment app Verve Money, which launched on July 17, allows investors to select from one of three ethically curated portfolios.
Heaps Normal, Intrepid join with 50 SMEs to get climate action back on the election agenda
More than 50 Australian businesses have banded together to launch a new campaign called 'This Is Not Normal' to spur communities to vote with the climate in mind this month.
Female investors back female-founded Verve Super in latest $2.6 million raise
Verve Super was determined to raise money from those who shared a passion for women’s economic equality, as well as for impact investing in female-led companies.
Verve Super to invest in companies that prioritise gender equality
Verve Super will become the first Australian superannuation fund to direct its investments towards companies that perform well on gender equality measures.
Morrison government to scrap plans to delay super rise, in new gender-focused approach to super
The Morrison government is expected to abandon plans to overturn the superannuation guarantee, which is set to rise to 12% over five years.
From social enterprises to ethical super: Nine women-led businesses dedicated to supporting women during COVID-19, and beyond
SmartCompany showcases the efforts of nine female entrepreneurs whose work is having a meaningful impact on women's lives.
Meet the women-led startups that secured Boosting Female Founders funding, and their share of $12 million
The federal government has dished out $12 million in grant funding to women-led businesses, through its Boosting Female Founders Initiative.
This year has taught me women entrepreneurs need an inner circle, says Verve Super’s Christina Hobbs
"If this year has taught me anything, it’s that female entrepreneurs need an inner circle," says Verve Super co-founder Christina Hobbs.
“People will wake up”: Meet the fintechs bringing social justice to superannuation
As the Aussie fintech trend continues to rage, we’re seeing a swathe of new, innovative super funds springing onto the scene.
“My own superannuation was invested in weapons”: A Q&A with Christina Hobbs, co-founder of Verve Super
Christina Hobbs is disrupting Australia’s superannuation space with Verve Super, Australia’s first super fund designed for women, by women.
