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Rideshare car rental startup Splend receives backing from Investec Australia
Splend, a company which hires out cars to those wanting to join the ranks of rideshare drivers, has received backing from Investec Australia.
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Edutech accelerator program EduGrowth announces its first intake
Australian edutech accelerator EduGrowth has announced the five startups that will be participating in its first full-time accelerator program.
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NAB Labs launches healthtech platform Medipass Solutions to help streamline doctor bookings and payments
NAB has partnered with healthtech startup Medipass Solutions to develop a new healthtech platform that will integrate the bank’s HICAPS system.
Advice
TrademarkVision allows businesses to compare their logos against a global trademark database
TrademarkVision is an online platform allowing businesses to compare their images against other brands using a detailed algorithm.
Advice
Brisbane app Pummel connects people to personal trainers and fitness experts
Pummel is a connection app allowing users to connect with personal trainers and fitness experts in their local area directly.
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Telstra appoints former Salesforce executive Julie Trell as head of muru-D
Telstra has appointed Julie Trell as the new head of its accelerator program muru-D, following the departure of cofounder and former chief Annie Parker.
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Startup incubator Pollenizer partners with cotton and fisheries leaders to host Rural.XO workshops
Startup incubator Pollenizer has partnered with CRDC and FRDC to host Rural.XO microhacks, a series of regional workshops.
Advice
CommPow is an ecommerce platform helping schools fundraise with every purchase
Commpow is an ecommerce platform where a small cut of each purchase will go directly to a school to help them finance resources and facilities.
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Tyro partners with Afterpay to roll out buy now, pay later service to merchants
Tyro and AfterPay have announced a partnership that will see the AfterPay’s buy now, pay later solution rolled out to retailers using Tyro’s terminals.
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Wagga Wagga program Incubate @ 35 announces second cohort of regional startups
Wagga Wagga coworking space Working Spaces HQ has announced the second cohort taking part in Incubate @ 35 degrees, its regional incubator program.
Advice
Sydney platform Sportsyear Engine helps sports fans plan their viewing itinerary
Launched in 2003 with a print diary detailing all the important sporting fixtures of the year, Sportsyear has now developed an online platform to help fans better plan their watching.
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Agriculture innovation hub SproutX opens Melbourne coworking space
SproutX has announced the official opening of its Melbourne coworking space and the appointment of Michael Dean, cofounder of AgFunder, to its board.
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Employment Hero’s HR platform to be rolled out to ANZ small business customers
Employment Hero has announced a partnership with ANZ that will see its HR technology rolled out to ANZ’s small business customers.
Advice
Loop11 has created a platform allowing businesses to conduct usability testing on their websites
To help businesses to perfect their online presence, startup Loop11 has developed a platform that enables users to run their own detailed usability testing.
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Federal Government announces $22 million fund to support WA telecommunications projects
The federal government has announced this week a $22 million fund that will support the development of telecommunications infrastructure in regional WA.
