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Applications open for 2017 edition of the Talent Unleashed Awards
Talent has announced the opening of applications for its annual Talent Unleashed Awards, which look to uncover strong local entrepreneurial talent.
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Powerhouse Ventures is an investment firm collaborating with universities to commercialise research
Dedicated to identifying the most promising research from universities across New Zealand and Australia, forming a company around it, investing in it, and commercialising it is Powerhouse Ventures.
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Victorian government announces plan to build Melbourne fintech hub
Looking to further the development of the Victorian fintech sector, the state government has announced its plans to establish a fintech hub in Melbourne.
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$1 billion raised in Australian venture capital over the last year, report finds
Australian VC has “come of age”, with a record $568 million raised in the 2016 financial year and an estimated $1 billion raised since last July.
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NSW government announces inquiry into growing regional startup ecosystem
The NSW government’s Committee on IIRD has announced that it will be conducting an inquiry into how to grow the state’s regional startup ecosystem.
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Visual marketing software company Autopilot raises US$12 million and announces new customer tracking tool
Autopilot has announced the closing of a US$12 million funding round and the launch of a new customer tracking tool, Insights.
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EY acquires Melbourne-based software startup Open Windows to boost APAC cybersecurity offering
Global professional services company EY has announced the acquisition of Melbourne-based IAM software provider, Open Windows.
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Wattcost has developed an IoT device to help consumers save on their electricity bill
Sydney-based Wattcost has developed a consumer-friendly IoT device that slaps on a homeowners powerbox and allows them to track their energy usage.
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Medical company Icon Group launches AI assistant to help oncologists treat cancer patients
Icon Group has announced a partnership with IBM Watson Health, that will see the AI used to help support clinical decision making for cancer patients.
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GatheredHere is a price comparison platform looking to bring transparency to the funeral industry
GatheredHere is a funeral home comparison website which lists hundreds of funeral services across Australia, allowing customers to view service pricing.
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The Rural Woman is breaking down barriers for women in rural Australia starting online businesses
The Rural Woman platform and its broader community looks to connect women and give them the tools, resources, and networks to bring their ideas to life.
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Afterpay partners with Trade Me to rollout buy now, pay later solution to New Zealand merchants
Afterpay has announced a partnership with Trade Me that will see the startup’s ‘buy now, pay later’ offering rolled out to Trade Me merchants.
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EpiSoft helps doctors manage patients with chronic illnesses and gather research data
EpiSoft is a Sydney-based startup working to develop cloud-based solutions for health professionals to manage patients with chronic diseases.
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AirTree Ventures appoints Google exec Anil Sabharwal as Venture Partner
AirTree Ventures has announced that Anil Sabharwal, current Vice President of Product at Google in the US, will be joining the VC firm as a venture partner.
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Melbourne adtech startup Unlockd raises $30.7 million Series B to expand into Asia
Unlockd has announced the close of a AU$30.7 million Series B and a new partnership to help accelerate the business’s growth into Asia.
