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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.
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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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Blockchain startup R3 raises US$107 million Series A with participation from Westpac and Commonwealth Bank
Blockchain startup R3 has announced the close of a US$107 (AU$143) million Series A round, marking the largest raise for a blockchain startup to date.
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Full of Content is an online content agency allowing startups to assemble their own “team”
Full of Content is an online content creation service which allows clients to choose their own team, hours they work and view the total cost.
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Canberra digital transformation company Intelledox raises $4 million to further international growth
Intelledox has announced the closing of a $4 million, which will be used to accelerate the business’s global expansion and build out its software product.
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Pam is a sign management platform enabling large spaces to perfect a visitor’s navigation
Pam is at heart a sign management application accessed through the cloud, specialised for design companies creating sign layouts for clients.
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Queensland’s No Yelling is an app connecting learner drivers to driving instructors
No Yelling allows learner drivers to connect with instructors, book appointments and complete transactions through an app and online platform.
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Newcastle’s Hunter Innovation Festival set to showcase regional innovation
The University of Newcastle’s inaugural Hunter Innovation Festival will showcase regional startup success stories and discuss women in tech.
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Avaza is tackling the project management market through integrated features for SMBs
Avaz is a platform which looks to offer a cheaper, feature-packed project management alternative focused on helping SMBs complete service-based work.
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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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Aglo is crowdsourcing shoppers to provide brands with data about their products in stores
Using a crowdsourcing model, Aglo’s app allows shoppers to earn cash for completing gamified “missions” while they’re browsing a store.
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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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Elsight has developed a surveillance device to securely transfer data from remote areas
Elsight has developed the ‘Multichannel’, a portable communications system which is able to send and receive encrypted data from any point in the world.
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Western Australian security monitoring startup iCentana raises $8 million for further international expansion
iCetana has announced the raising of a $8 million funding round which will be used to build out the startup’s detection system and expand worldwide.
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KimKim is looking to bring travel agents online to deliver expert local itineraries
KimKim connects customers looking to book a trip with a travel specialist either based, or well versed in, the country a customer wants to travel to.
