New York-based mobile investment startup Stash, cofounded by Australian Ed Robinson, has today announced the closing of a US$25 million Series B round led by Valar Ventures.
Twilio’s growth has come with consumers expecting more from businesses – no longer can businesses treat customers badly and expect them to come back.
Textbook Ventures, a fund run by students at UNSW, wants to empower student associates with the ability to invest in student-run companies.
The BenchOn marketplace helps businesses match idle staff to short term contracts from reputable companies and government agencies in need of talent.
Looking to explore Melbourne’s creative, business, and tech scenes at Pause 2017 and how her venture might work in the city will be Kalin Kelly, an early stage investor in Covo.
Thankly is an online platform allowing users to personalise a thank you note that will be handwritten and sent on to the recipient.
BMY Group, a wealth management and corporate advisory firm assisting Chinese investors with opportunities in the Australian market, has announced the launch of a $50 million fund it will look to invest in Australian startups that have potential for growth in Asia.
To help innovators understand their customers and how they’re wired, Pause 2017 will be hosting a workshop on human-centered design, looking at how the convergence of human need, technology, and business viability can lead to the creation of innovative solutions.
With a view to positioning Townsville as a gateway to northern Australia and Asia, the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Townsville City Council have signed the first City Deal to grow Townsville’s economy and transform its city centre.
Brisbane-based edutech startup GO1 has raised $4 million in funding from a mix of new and existing investors to accelerate its global expansion.
An online marketplace for farmers and associated agricultural businesses, Yarrawonga-based founder Dwain Duxson explained FarmTender provides a platform where farmers can trade or market items and commodities directly from their smartphone or computer, solving the old problem of distance.
Bringing the customised approach to furniture is Furniture and Me, born out of a family business producing bespoke furniture for hospitality venues around Australia.
Toowoomba company AgData, which has created a suite of farm management and accounting solutions for the agricultural industry, has been named the the winner of this year’s Regional Online Heroes competition by the Regional Australia Institute and Google.
At 11 years old, Nimble is now one of the oldest players in the burgeoning loans market, but the veteran company is based on the Gold Coast and actually first launched with a bricks and mortar storefront.
As it pushes to make Queensland a top destination for interstate and international tech talent, the Queensland Government has this week announced the first 25 participants in its Hot DesQ program and the launch of Myriad.
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