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Catalysr calling for migrapreneurs to apply to pre-accelerator program
Catalysr, a Sydney-based organisation supporting ‘migrapreneur’-led startups, is calling for applications to its 2018 pre-accelerator program.
Advice
The keys to a successful acquisition
The first stages of an acquisition can be difficult to navigate, and from a practical perspective, it’s worth being mindful of the outcome.
Partner Content
Why your small business needs a cybersecurity plan
Here are some of the important factors to consider in formulating a cybersecurity plan that will bulldoze cybercriminals.
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Melbourne procurement startup VendorPanel raises $2.35 million led by Microequities Venture Capital
Melbourne procurement startup VendorPanel has raised $2.35 million in a Series A round led by Microequities Venture Capital, with participation from Aconex founders Leigh Jasper and Rob Phillpot.
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Coca-Cola Amatil backs hospitality middleware platform Doshii through Amatil X
A few months on from launch, food and beverage company Coca-Cola Amatil has announced the first investment by its Amatil X arm, with the corporate venture platform taking a 20 percent stake in Australian startup Doshii.
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Qualgro reaches first close of US$100 million fund to invest across Southeast Asia and Australia
Singapore-based venture capital firm Qualgro has announced it has completed the first close of its second fund, with US$60 million of the US$100 million ($137 million) target committed.
Advice
7 steps to help a team member through a crisis
A personal crisis is just that — personal. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Some people may require extra leave; others may find respite by staying at work through a difficult personal time. Exploring flexible options is key. Rose Bryant-Smith and Grevis Beard, co-authors of Fix Your Team, share their advice on how to assist… Read more »
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Fintech startup Athena signs strategic partnership with Homeloans Ltd
Just a few months on from raising $15 million in a Series A, Athena Home Loans has announced a strategic partnership with non-bank lender Homeloans Ltd.
Advice
The Impact Suite is bridging the “trust gap” in the charity and not-for-profit sector
The Impact Suite hones in on the notion that donors want to give to organisations that deliver – or aim to deliver – on their charitable purpose.
Topic
Farm management startup AgriWebb raises $14 million and acquires UK platform FarmWizard
AgriWebb, which has created a farm and livestock management solution, has secured a $14 million investment from UK outfit Wheatsheaf Group for a minority stake in the business.
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Canberra-founded Instaclustr raises $20.8 million led by New York City firm Level Equity
Canberra-founded, Palo Alto-based startup Instaclustr has raised $20.8 million in a funding round led by New York City private equity firm Level Equity. Launched by Ben Bromhead, Adam Zegelin, Peter Lilley, and Doug Stuart in 2013, Instaclustr is an ‘open source as a service’ platform, delivering fully hosted and managed big data technology solutions in… Read more »
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Are you ready for Flying Solo Live?
Running in Melbourne, Flying Solo Live is set to be a day of inspiration, networking, panels and discussions focussed on the solopreneur.
Advice
How to get the most out of your company retreat
Seeing our teammates in person is fairly rare, but a reward in itself. This Thailand trip was the first opportunity for some team members to meet in the flesh. Face-to-screen just can’t replace face-to-face connections.
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Pioneer wants to help bridge the privilege gap and find and fund ‘Lost Einsteins’
Launched by former Apple executive Daniel Gross with backing from Stripe, Pioneer looks to find and support the ‘Lost Einsteins’ of the world.
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Jobs for NSW appoints PeopleScout’s Nicole Cook as new CEO
Jobs for NSW has appointed Nicole Cook, currently managing director of talent management company PeopleScout in ANZ, as its new CEO.
