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Adelaide startup Fleet Space Technologies opens mission control centre
Adelaide startup Fleet Space Technologies has opened its mission control centre ahead of the planned launch of two of its nanosatellites later this year.
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Envato acquires Mexican design startup Placeit
Melbourne tech company Envato is further expanding its design offering, acquiring Mexican startup Placeit for an undisclosed amount.
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Coders, startup-focused sales pros, and UX designers in short supply: StartupAUS report
A new report has found the shortage of coders, startup-focused sales professionals, and user experience designers in Australia is particularly critical.
Advice
How Brisbane coworking community River City Labs is getting members to think about their personal style
Paying attention and putting effort into the way you look can be positive for your self esteem and confidence, says River City Labs’ Kim Trinh.
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RMIT partners with Credly to launch blockchain-enabled digital credentials for students
RMIT University has partnered with digital credentialing platform Credly to launch an initiative that will provide students with blockchain-enabled digital credentials.
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Melbourne’s Outcome.Life is helping international students become more employable
Outcome.Life is focused on delivering employment outcomes for international students in Australia by connecting them to internships and placements.
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Future-proof your startup: 5 tips on upgrading your tech
Investing in the right technology can help set up your startup for success, but deciding what to buy can often seem daunting. It can be easy to get bogged down by prices and specs, but it’s worth taking the time to get it right; after all, high performing devices can mean the difference between rapid… Read more »
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Sydney startup Pendula helps brands automate two-way communication with customers
Pendula enables organisations to send automated two-way communications, such as SMS, email, and post, for operational and financial transactions.
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Melbourne employee engagement startup Culture Amp raises US$40 million Series D led by Blackbird
Melbourne-founded employee engagement startup Culture Amp has raised $54 million (US$40 million) in a Series D round led by longtime backer Blackbird Ventures.
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Sydney ranked 11th globally for its ability to foster women entrepreneurship
Sydney has been ranked 11th in a list of the top 50 cities globally for female entrepreneurs, with Melbourne also making the list, in 17th place.
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New Zealand commercial property management startup Re-Leased raises $2.11 million
New Zealand startup Re-Leased has raised NZ$2.3 million ($2.11 million) in funding to further its growth in the UK and other international markets.
Advice
Stratejos helps teams manage daily admin and coordination of projects
Stratejos aims to help team members and project managers with their daily admin and coordination so they can focus on the bigger picture.
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University of Technology Sydney launches UTS Startups program
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has launched the UTS Startups program to encourage more students into startups.
Advice
Pioneera helps address employee stress and burnout with a chatbot
Calling stress “the smoking of our generation”, entrepreneur Danielle Owen Whitford has founded Pioneera to assist in the early identification and reduction of workplace stress.
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Record $849 million in venture capital invested in Australian startups in last financial year
Almost $850 million (US$630 million) of venture capital was invested in Australian startups in the 2017-18 financial year, a new record for the local ecosystem.
