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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.
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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.
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We need to talk about startup lust
It seems like, to be a founder in 2017, you not only need a unicorn-worthy idea, but a personal brand that heralds you as something of an entrepreneurial demigod.
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Girl Geek Academy and Startmate among grant recipients in second LaunchVic funding round
LaunchVic, the Vic Government’s $60 million startup initiative, has announced the grant recipients in its second funding round, totalling $4.9 million.
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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.
Advice
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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Wellington startup Postr allows telcos to give mobile customers extra data in exchange for lock screen ads
Postr provides a platform for mobile network operators to show customers personalised deals and offers on their lock screens in exchange for a certain amount of free mobile data or extra credit.
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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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Customer intelligence startup Local Measure raises $4.5 million to expand across the US and Middle East
Sydney customer intelligence platform Local Measure has raised $4.5 million in funding from private investors and family offices to help expand across the US and the Middle East with new offices in Los Angeles and Dubai.
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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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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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Sydney staff management platform Deputy raises US$25 million from OpenView Venture Partners
Staff management startup Deputy has raised US$25 million ($33 million) in funding from Boston-based venture capital firm OpenView.
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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.
