Sydney-founded home services marketplace UrbanYou has announced the acquisition of HomeHello, an on-demand marketplace for customers seeking domestic cleaning services, for an undisclosed fee.
Melbourne-based online furniture retailer Brosa has announced the closing of a $5 million Series B round, with funding coming from existing backer AirTree Ventures, BMY Group, and Bailador Technology Investments.
The alternative to embracing innovation is a culture focused on having the right answers, rather than asking the right questions – “hippo syndrome”.
Despite the buzz around on-demand startups, running a business based on logistics is difficult for everyone, whether it’s Deliveroo or smaller players.
Scott Morrison warned today that the tech sector must do more to explain the benefits of leveraging technology to wider Australia.
Ask any entrepreneur who has taken part in the Talent Unleashed Awards about the benefits of being involved and it is almost guaranteed one of the first things they will mention is the Talent Unleashed network, and the calibre of the people and organisations in it. One of those organisations in LinkedIn, which has been… Read more »
Mat sits down with HMB Global CEO, Florian Seiche, as he prepares to launch the new range of Nokia smartphones into the Australian market.
Mark Baartse has helped double Showpo’s revenue since joining the company as Chief Marketing Officer just over 12 months ago.
InsurTech has been pinned as a growing industry thanks to claim and drone startups, although it is faced with fundamental challenges, according to a report.
Oovvuu reads hundreds of thousands of articles daily from global publishers and matches them with relevant video content from broadcasters in a bid to tell the news in “a more informative, immersive, and engaging way”.
Targeted at “lower net worth individuals”, the Ilumony platform is primarily focused around providing advice on KiwiSaver account.
CSIRO has unveiled a new AI-powered eye screening solution that enables general practitioners (GPs) to test diabetic patients for diabetic retinopathy.
Jonquil is an ecommerce store selling luxury, ethical bedding. Fairtrade-certified, each element of the collections was designed by Sasha Zaman herself, from the pleating to the embroidery, as well as the packaging, which utilises biodegradable and recyclable materials.
The Australian startup community has grown so fast over the last few years, with thousands of new companies sprouting, that it can be easy to forget those that came before the rush. One such company is Liquid State. Founded in Brisbane in 2011, the Liquid State platform focuses on content, allowing businesses to build cross-platform,… Read more »
With 21% of dogs & 35% of cats not taken to the vet in 2016, Knose looks to strengthen the bond between vets and pet owners through a monthly subscription.
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