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Airwallex raises follow-on US$6 million in Series A funding from Square Peg Capital
Airwallex has secured a further US$6 million ($8.73 million) in follow-on Series A funding from local VC firm Square Peg Capital.
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Traction, revenue, and the importance of sustained growth for startups looking for funding
In reality, traction is not everything. In fact, especially to an investor, your history of growth is equally important and can even make or break a prospective investment deal.
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Australian startup ecosystem launches #AussiesWithoutBorders movement
Fintech startup Transferwise has launched the Aussies without Borders initiative to highlight the importance of migration to the Australian economy.
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How to put together an information memorandum to attract early-stage funding
Angel groups and crowdfunding platforms provide a range of options for startups seeking early-stage venture funding. Some have a lower threshold for listing than others, but all require compelling material for potential investors. Competition for early-stage funding is intense, and high-net-worth investors are rightfully critical. They recognise that early-stage investment is a gamble, with multiple… Read more »
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Ticketbooth founders reject multimillion dollar acquisition offer, launch complementary new startup
Startup Daily understands Ticketbooth this week turned down an acquisition offer of around $22 million from a large player in the ticketing industry.
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Why is there a belief in Australia that SaaS-model startups shouldn’t hire sales staff?
In AirTree’s portfolio, over 70 percent of our portfolio companies are B2B and very few rely solely on self-service sales to grow their customer base.
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Sydney startup Pawssum helps pet owners book and manage at-home vet visits
Pawssum allows pet owners to better manage the care of their pets, enabling them to book, manage, and pay for home visits from vets, and keep a record of their pet’s medical history
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Adelaide startup My Creative Child is a subscription box service helping kids embrace art
My Creative Child puts together boxes with art supplies and education packs, including lesson plans, for kids of various ages.
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Melbourne startup Feastively is taking on the meal kit delivery market with 15 minute meals
Feastively’s promise is that meals take only 15 minutes to cook or prepare, in one pan, with Feastively’s chefs doing all the chopping of ingredients and pre-cooking for them.
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Sydney startup SnackProud designs nutritious snack boxes to keep workplaces healthy
SnackProud looks to help companies do their part to ensure their employees are snacking healthily by providing snack boxes packed full of snacks that deliver the energy hit without the nutritional hit.
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Sydney startup :Different has developed a fixed-fee residential property management service
:Different looks to make it easier – and cheaper – for owners to manage residential property through a fixed fee service.
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New Zealand startup Cove wants to help consumers manage their insurance experience via chatbot
With consumers time-poor, the aim is for Cove to deliver “the most intuitive mobile experience of any insurer in the world”.
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Healthtech startup ScalaMed wants to help patients manage their own prescriptions
For ScalaMed, the journey to helping patients manage their health simply and conveniently, on the go, starts with medication management
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Auckland-based startup Thematic raises US$1.2 million round led by Airtree Ventures
Auckland-based SaaS platform Thematic today announced it has raised US$1.22 million in seed funding to continue its international growth.
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Melbourne startup EatClub helps restaurants fill tables in quiet periods
EatClub aims to help restaurants to fill their empty tables in off-peak or slower periods by helping them communicate deals to diners.
