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Reinventure backs Melbourne hospitality middleware platform Doshii
Westpac-backed VC fund Reinventure has today announced its seed investment in Melbourne-based payment middleware platform Doshii.
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Glamazon connects consumers to beauty services on-demand
Startup Glamazon is allowing its users to connect with on-demand beauty services and salons through a mobile app similar to Uber.
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Amazon launches monthly subscription box for kids aimed at promoting STEM education
Providing parents an easy way to introduce STEM to their kids, Amazon has launched STEM Club, a monthly subscription box filled with STEM toys.
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Dating app TwoPeas matches users via the importance they give their interests and values
Two Peas is a dating app with a focus on using strict search parameters to create a more profound connection experience for its users.
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Energy startup GreenSync raises $11.5 million Series B round to fund expansion
GreenSync has raised $11.5 million in a Series B funding round to facilitate further development of its technology and overseas expansion.
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Jugglr is an online marketplace helping stay-at-home mothers buy each other’s services
Jugglr is an app helping stay-at-home mothers connect with others in their local area and offer each other their professional services.
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Secure Code Warrior is a gamified platform helping programmers train their cybersecurity skills
Sydney startup Secure Code Warrior has developed an online platform to help train programmers in cybersecurity through a gamified testing process.
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Kiwibank announces the seven startups participating in New Zealand’s first fintech accelerator
Kiwibank has announced the seven startups who will be participating in its New Zealand Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator program.
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Lighthouse.io is using location technology to track employee movement and generate management data
Lighthouse.io uses Bluetooth beacons to detect an employees location and track their whereabouts via an online cloud management platform.
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Western Downs Regional Council approves development of Australia’s largest solar farm
One of Australia’s largest clean energy projects to date, a 300 megawatt solar farm is set to be developed in Queensland Western Downs region.
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Virtual Content Group wants to become a world class VR content creator
3D Content Hub is a startup which has transitioned into VR after merging with two international businesses to form the Virtual Content Group.
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Job Toolbox is looking to help job seekers through the application process
Startup Job Toolbox provides job seekers with an educational workshop covering the ins and outs of navigating the job application process.
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Daybreak wants to help people dealing with drinking problems find a support network
Daybreak looks to help people change their relationship with alcohol by providing an online platform that enables users to access a support network.
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Alibaba forms anti-counterfeiting alliance with global brands to help combat fake goods sold online
Alibaba has announced a new alliance with twenty other large brands to combat fake goods, the aptly named Alibaba Big Data Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance.
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Canberra edutech startup Quizling to pitch at SxSWedu Launch competition in Austin
Edutech startup Quizling has been selected to take part in the SxSWedu Launch competition, the only Australian startup set to pitch at this year’s event.
