Topic
National agtech accelerator SproutX announces its first cohort of startups
SproutX has announced the lineup of startups accepted into the SproutX Accelerator Program, the first agtech-based accelerator within Australia.
Topic
South Australian government selects Blue Sky Venture Capital to manage $50 million VC fund
The South Australian government has announced it has selected Blue Sky Venture Capital to manage its $50 million South Australian Venture Capital Fund (SAVCF).
Topic
Singapore investment platform Fundnel sets up Australian base in Adelaide
Singapore fintech startup Fundnel has expanded into Australia, setting up a local base in Adelaide to help connect Australian investors to local investment opportunities.
Topic
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro launches $100 million venture fund targeting IoT startups
Trend Micro has announced the launch of a $100 million corporate venture fund designed to support emerging tech markets, with IoT one of the key focuses.
Topic
Fintech startup Simply Wall St raises $2.4 million in funding from users
Sydney fintech Simply Wall St has raised $2.4 million in funding from its user base, which has now grown to 100,000 users across five global markets.
Topic
NSW Budget focuses on regional investment and improving government’s digital capabilities
Thanks in part to the government’s sale of public assets, NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has delivered a surplus of $4.5 billion in his first state Budget, along with a strong focus on regional investment.
Topic
Federal Government announces $500 million investment in space-based surveillance and intelligence
The federal government has announced that it will be investing $500 million to improve Australia’s space-based surveillance and intelligence capabilities.
Topic
Marketing startup Rokt expands February funding to close US$26 million Series B round
Australian marketing startup Rokt has announced an US$11 million extension of its Series B funding round, for which it had raised US$15 million in February.
Topic
Sydney talent marketplace OneShift acquired by recruitment company Programmed
Online talent marketplace OneShift, founded by Gen George, has announced its acquisition by Perth-based recruitment company Programmed.
Topic
NAB to provide clients access to equity crowdfunding deals through OurCrowd
A partnership between NAB and Israeli crowdfunding platform OurCrowd will provide its clients with direct access to exclusive investment opportunities.
Topic
Right Click Capital’s Benjamin Chong on why founders should look beyond money when finding investors
Looking to further the conversation about smart money, founder-friendly investors, and how founders can make investors work for them is Benjamin Chong.
Topic
NAB Ventures leads US$24 million Series D round for Toronto cloud accounting startup Wave
National Australia Bank has led a US$24 (AU$32) million Series D round for Toronto-based cloud accounting startup Wave through its VC fund, NAB Ventures.
Topic
Scaleup Mediafund announces pay-ahead foodtech platform Hey You as new investment recipient
Scaleup Mediafund, a fund providing media ad inventory for equity, has announced food ordering and payments platform Hey You as its latest investment.
Topic
Accounting software Practice Ignition raises $5 million Series A to grow internationally
Practice Ignition has announced the close of a $5 million Series A round, with the funds to help fuel the startup’s international growth.
Topic
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.
