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H2 Accelerator opens up to data and AI startups across Australia and New Zealand
H2 Ventures has announced that it will be expanding its flagship H2 Accelerator program to support data and AI startups across Australia and New Zealand.
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Perth startup Hi Oscar is taking on the rideshare market by tackling safety and surge pricing
A new player in the ridesharing place looking to tackle the issue of sure pricing to benefit both drivers and passengers is Hi Oscar.
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Australia Post Regional Pitchfest reveals national line up of regional competitors
Australia Post Regional Pitchfest has revealed the lineup of entrepreneurs from Australia that will have the chance to pitch their ideas on stage.
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Dropbox ANZ’s Country Manager Charlie Wood departs to launch new startup
After nearly three years of service, Dropbox ANZ Country Manager Charlie Wood has departed from the company to launch his own startup, ‘CheckIn Safe’.
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Stockspot raises $3 million Series B to build out AI robo-advice technology
Stockspot has announced the closing of a $3 million Series B round which will be used to help build out its digital product and expand its user base.
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Slingshot reveals first HR Tech accelerator cohort
HR Tech, the human resources & recruitment accelerator program run by Slingshot, has revealed its first cohort, with 5 startups & 7 scaleups taking part.
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REA Group launches Spacely to help businesses rent short-term spaces
REA Group has announced the launch of Spacely, a new platform focused on helping businesses find short-term rental properties and coworking spaces.
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Melbourne forex startup Airwallex raises US$13 million Series A to expand overseas
Airwallex has announced that it has closed a US$13 million Series A round to help fuel the release of new API and expand internationally.
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Tyro cofounder Andrew Rothwell departs to join Data Republic as Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Rothwell, cofounder of Tyro Payments as he gears up to join Data Republic at its Chief Operating Officer in late May.
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Sydney energy startup Wattwatchers raises $2 million to further Auditor technology
Wattwatchers has announced that it has closed a $2 million raise to help widen the its team, reduce product costs and expand “technology partnerships”.
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Sydney secures rights to host LAUNCH startup festival in 2018 and 2019
Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced this weekend that NSW has secured the rights to host the LAUNCH startup festival in Sydney in 2018 and 2019.
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Government abolishing 457 visa to give Australian workers priority “for Australian jobs”
The 457 visa, or the temporary work visa allowing skilled workers to work for an approved business in Australia for up to four years, is to be abolished.
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Sydney edutech Smart Sparrow raises $5.3 million Series C round to expand platform for US market
Smart Sparrow has announced the closing of a AU$5.3 million Series C round to expand its technology to cater for increase in online courses in the US.
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Medical cannabis accelerator BuddingTech partners with Guardian Data Software to boost analytics and research
Guardian Data Software has announced a partnership with BuddingTech that will see the organisation utilise their analytical engine and achieve new research.
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Google withdraws from negotiations for NSW Government’s Silicon Harbour tech precinct
Google announced today its withdrawal from negotiations with the NSW government around basing its new headquarters at the planned White Bay tech precinct.
