Topic
Snapchat’s parent company Snap, Inc has filed for an IPO
Snapchat’s parent company Snap, Inc has filed its paperwork for an IPO through which it will look to raise an initial figure of US$3 billion.
Advice
Melbourne startup Influx provides clients with online customer support on-demand
Looking to prove that a human touch still can go a long way is Influx, handling customer service support for businesses operating online.
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Wellington’s Creative HQ launches accelerator program focused on electricity and sustainable energy
CreativeHQ is adding to its range of accelerators with Lightning Lab Electric, focused on businesses working across the areas of electricity & sustainable energy.
Topic
GetSwift appoints former Qantas chief information officer Jamila Gordon as its Global CIO
Fresh from its debut on the ASX last month, logistics software company GetSwift has announced the appointment of Jamila Gordon, a non-executive director, to the role of Global Chief Information Officer.
Partner Content
Dropbox will share its recipe for internal innovation at Pause 2017
For Dropbox, the process of encouraging innovation internally has been distilled into a systemised recipe, finessed over years of experimentation.
Topic
Spotcap Australia raises $20 million funding facility from New Zealand’s Heartland Bank to expand
The Australian operations of European-based online lender Spotcap has today announced a partnership with New Zealand’s listed Heartland Bank, which is providing the fintech with a A$20 million funding facility to help grow Spotcap across Australia and New Zealand.
Other
MYOB wraps up first run of DevelopHER program by giving the three participants permanent roles
The first run of DevelopHER is done and dusted and a veritable success: the three participants have each been offered a permanent role at MYOB.
Topic
Australian tech leaders speak out against Trump’s immigration restrictions
Founders from TechSydney have called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to condemn President Donald Trump’s immigration restrictions.
Topic
Matt Kean appointed NSW Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation in Gladys Berejiklian cabinet reshuffle
Newly-appointed NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has named Hornsby MP Matt Kean the state’s new Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation.
Topic
Treasurer Scott Morrison highlights government focus on fintech and possibilities of data sharing
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has underlined the government’s support for fintech, telling the G20 Conference on digitising finance, financial inclusion, and financial literacy in Germany of the potential of financial technology to help shape Australia’s economy going forward.
Advice
Property platform Brickx lets investors enter the market brick by brick
A property is purchased and put into a trust, then split into 10,000 units – or bricks – which can then be bought by investors through Brickx.
Topic
Skyfii expands into education sector through deal with Durham University
Skyfii has signed an agreement with the UK’s Durham University to roll out its data analytics service, IO Insight, across its campus.
Advice
Wellington startup Postr allows telcos to give mobile customers extra data in exchange for lock screen ads
Postr provides a platform for mobile network operators to show customers personalised deals and offers on their lock screens in exchange for a certain amount of free mobile data or extra credit.
Advice
Sydney startup Milray Park helps consumers find and work with interior designers online
‘eDecorating’ startup Milray Park aims to easily connect consumers with design professionals to conduct the whole design process online.
Topic
Customer intelligence startup Local Measure raises $4.5 million to expand across the US and Middle East
Sydney customer intelligence platform Local Measure has raised $4.5 million in funding from private investors and family offices to help expand across the US and the Middle East with new offices in Los Angeles and Dubai.
