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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.
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Melbourne-based startup Listium allows users to create, customise, and share online lists
Melbourne-based startup Listium’s online platform allows users to create attractive, bespoke lists that can be shared on social media.
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RMIT University to open Activator City Hub to support student and staff startups
RMIT University has announced the launch of RMIT Activator City Hub, a new space to support the university members with innovative ideas and programs.
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Melbourne app Parachuute helps parents organise carpooling for all their kids’ activities
Parachuute allows parents to tap into their trusted networks to get their kids to and from school and all those sports practices and matches, playdates, and other activities after school and on the weekends.
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Melbourne edutech startup Verso Learning raises $2 million for US expansion
Melbourne edutech startup Verso Learning, which looks to assist teachers both in the classroom and with their own professional learning and development, has raised a $2 million Series A round led by Ken Lowe, cofounder of Canberra Data Centres.
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Victorian government announces plan to build Melbourne fintech hub
Looking to further the development of the Victorian fintech sector, the state government has announced its plans to establish a fintech hub in Melbourne.
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Employee engagement startup Culture Amp raises US$20 million Series C round
Melbourne employee engagement startup Culture Amp has raised a US$20 million ($26.4 million) Series C round led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from previous investors including Index Ventures and local firm Blackbird Ventures.
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AirActive is a fitness activity booking app offering on and off-peak pricing and booking rewards
AirActive is a fitness activity booking app rewarding users with Velocity Frequent Flyer points with each booking made and offering on and off-peak pricing.
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EY acquires Melbourne-based software startup Open Windows to boost APAC cybersecurity offering
Global professional services company EY has announced the acquisition of Melbourne-based IAM software provider, Open Windows.
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LaunchVic’s third funding round to focus on projects supporting Victoria’s migrants and refugees
LaunchVic, the Victorian Government’s startup funding body, has announced a focus on finding startups that support the state’s migrants and refugees as it looks ahead to its third funding round.
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Melbourne startup Passel is a crowdsourced delivery service for online retailers
Passel is a crowdsourced delivery service using regular people already near the local store to complete the final mile delivery.
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Tayble streamlines restaurant processes by letting diners order via app at the table
Tayble allows customers to look at a restaurant menu and order as soon they take a seat. The mobile app also acts as a discovery platform for nearby venues.
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Melbourne adtech startup Unlockd raises $30.7 million Series B to expand into Asia
Unlockd has announced the close of a AU$30.7 million Series B and a new partnership to help accelerate the business’s growth into Asia.
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Tree Hut Village is a peer-to-peer platform allowing parents to hire out unused baby equipment
To make it cheaper for parents to hire while also enabling parents with unused equipment lying around to make some extra cash is Melbourne startup Tree Hut Village.
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Melbourne fashion ecommerce tool To Me Love Me wants to help shoppers find the right fit
Integrated into an online retailer’s website, the To Me Love Me tool will help shoppers find the right fit on their first go.
