Advice
New Zealand startup Cove wants to help consumers manage their insurance experience via chatbot
With consumers time-poor, the aim is for Cove to deliver “the most intuitive mobile experience of any insurer in the world”.
Topic
Australia risks “getting left behind” if visa issues aren’t solved, StartupAUS Crossroads report warns
Australia must recognise how fast its competitors are working, and the “intensity” with which governments are supporting their startups, Crossroads warned.
Advice
Healthtech startup ScalaMed wants to help patients manage their own prescriptions
For ScalaMed, the journey to helping patients manage their health simply and conveniently, on the go, starts with medication management
Advice
Auckland-based startup Thematic raises US$1.2 million round led by Airtree Ventures
Auckland-based SaaS platform Thematic today announced it has raised US$1.22 million in seed funding to continue its international growth.
Other
Mental health and the Australian startup ecosystem
Recent studies show that 49% of startup founders suffer from mental health issues.
Topic
Online lender MoneyMe raises $120 million securitisation facility as Waddle raises $50 million in debt funding
MoneyMe has raised a $120 million asset-backed securitisation facility, while business-focused lender Waddle has raised $50 million in debt funding.
Topic
Melbourne startup Mentorloop raises $725,000 from Blackbird, Rampersand as it gears up for growth
Mentorloop has raised $725,000 in funding from venture capital firms Blackbird Ventures, Rampersand, and Tempus Partners, and a number of angel investors.
Advice
Melbourne startup EatClub helps restaurants fill tables in quiet periods
EatClub aims to help restaurants to fill their empty tables in off-peak or slower periods by helping them communicate deals to diners.
Fishburners
Why Silicon Valley veteran Marcus Segal is heading to Sydney to share his insights with local founders
Ask any startup founder how important it is to have successful entrepreneurs and tech veterans around them to share their insights and experiences, and they will tell you it’s crucial. When it comes to mentors who have a wealth of insights to share, it’s hard to go past Marcus Segal, who Sydney entrepreneurs will get… Read more »
Advice
Sydney startup Muzaara helps ecommerce businesses analyse and optimise their online advertising
Muzaara is a marketing platform designed for ecommerce clients, making it easy to create advertising campaigns on Facebook and Google.
Topic
UNSW partners with Allens to launch Hub for Technology, Law, and Innovation
UNSW, llens, and the Law Society of NSW are teaming up to prepare the legal system for the challenges presented by technological advancements.
Advice
French startup Wonder.legal launches in Australia to provide businesses and individuals with templated legal documents
With documents for both individuals and startups, Wonder.legal works by having a user select a template and then answering questions to fill it in.
Topic
LiveTiles announces deal with Victorian Government to establish Asia Pacific HQ in Geelong
Software company LiveTiles has announced an agreement with the Victorian Government that will see it establish its Asia-Pacific HQ and a Global Innovation Centre in Geelong.
Topic
University of Queensland launches Hype Spin Lab Accelerator for sportstech startups
At the moment Amir Raveh, CEO of HYPE Foundation, is in Australia to launch HYPE Spin Lab in partnership with the University of Queensland.
Topic
South Australian government launches $2 million fund to build Adelaide games development hub
The South Australian government has launched a $2 million fund to help build a games development hub in Adelaide, which will be operated by Game Plus, which also runs a games hub in Canberra.
