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Smart Paddock collects biometric data from cattle to help farmers make informed decisions
AgriTech startup Smart Paddock is an IoT play that uses a smart ear tag to monitor the health and well-being of livestock.
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City of Melbourne to open Jiangsu-Victoria Innovation Centre with $80 million in funding from Chinese VC group
The City of Melbourne has announced the launch of the Jiangsu-Victoria Innovation Centre, a new hub that will supported by up to $80 million in funding.
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VR startup FGMNT has developed a tool allowing advertisers to “pre-visualise” outdoor campaigns
Working to deliver VR to the advertising industry is Melbourne startup FGMNT, a VR and augmented reality (AR) development company
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Alcohol delivery startup Tipple aims to diversify its service by leveraging data
Alcohol delivery service Tipple is looking to leverage data to boost its offering to customers, while also creating an additional revenue stream.
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Victoria’s startups well supported but more must be done to boost diversity and access to talent, report finds
The report, Mapping Victoria’s Ecosystem, is a result of a survey produced by LaunchVic in collaboration with Startup Victoria and dandolopartners, which polled over 1600 companies across the state.
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Melbourne adtech Unlockd launches loyalty rewards offering with Flybuys partnership
Unlockd has announced the launch of Unlockd Loyalty, which gives users the chance to earn rewards associated with loyalty programs for viewing curated ads.
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Venture capital fund Galileo Ventures is looking to raise $20 million to support student startups
Galileo Ventures, is looking to raise $20 million to support startups founded by students at Australian and New Zealand universities.
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LaunchVic to terminate its partnership with 500 Startups
The Victorian Government’s independent startup body LaunchVic has announced it is moving to terminate its partnership with troubled startup accelerator and fund 500 Startups on the heels of the resignation of Rachael Neumann.
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Amazon announces first Australian fulfilment centre in Melbourne
A few months after confirming its plans to set up shop in Australia, Amazon has today announced the opening of a fulfilment centre in Dandenong South.
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Startupbootcamp launches energy accelerator in Melbourne as Slingshot launches Queensland tourism accelerator Horizons
Startupbootcamp has launched ‘Energy Australia’, a Melbourne-based accelerator to support startups working in the energy space.
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Catch Group to establish bricks-and-mortar presence in Melbourne
Catch Group has announced that it will be expanding its Catch (no longer ‘of the day’) offering offline, with the introduction of a bricks-and-mortar store.
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Melbourne platform VendorPanel is bringing transparency to the procurement process
The VendorPanel platform aims to make it easier for staff to get competitive quotes from suppliers and verified marketplaces.
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Melbourne’s AmazingCo is an event planning platform helping customers manage the logistics of an event
AmazingCo allows users to plan an event, matches them with trusted providers, and then has its concierges manage logistics to ensure it runs smoothly.
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Melbourne startup Brauz closes $2.25 million seed funding round
Brauz has closed a $2.25 million seed funding round, which will be used to help accelerate the expansion of the startup’s curated marketplace.
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Finch is a bill splitting app looking to help millennials manage their finances
Finch is aiming to take millennials on a journey from splitting bills to giving them financial insights by reading into their expenditure habits.
