Software development scaleup Buildkite has found a new CEO to replace cofounder Keith Pitt, who left the business suddenly five months ago, handing the reins to veteran Silicon Valley exec Kevin Gounden. The 12-year-old US-Australian business, allows developers to build, test, and deploy software at scale, has been rebuilding its C-suite over the last 18… Read more »
As hundreds of startups and organisations pack up to move out of the Sydney Startup Hub in Sydney’s CBD by the end of the month, one successful startup has stepped in to offer an alternative for founders who’ll be working from home, but would still like a city business address. UK fintech Anna Money has… Read more »
Edtech platform Year13, which helps school leavers with the transition to work, has acquired veteran student discounts and support platform Student Edge. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal for Year13, which coincidentally is 13-years-old, comes as cofounder and CEO Will Stubley prepared to relocate across the Pacific and join cofounder Saxon… Read more »
Responses to the annual census of Australia’s startup ecoystem, Startup Muster close on August 18, so you have just two weeks left to have your say. – from educators to investors, accelerators, incubators, coworking spaces, service providers, government, precincts and professional services supporting startups – delivering a clear and comprehensive picture of the state of… Read more »
Startup working space Tank Stream Labs has set up shop in a third state, opening the doors to its newest site, Tank Stream Suites Adelaide, today. The CBD site across two floors at 63 Pirie Street spans 2000-square-metres and includes private offices, open-plan coworking areas, boardrooms, meeting rooms, quiet booths, breakout zones, premium end-of-trip facilities… Read more »
Sydney short-term rental management platform MadeComfy has been acquired Oyo, the travel business rival founded by 31-year-old Indian billionaire Ritesh Agarwal. The deal gives Oyo access to the Australian and New Zealand markets, which it sees as high-yield. It already operates in more than 35 countries, managing nearly 233,000 properties and is backed by SoftBank,… Read more »
Elon Musk’s Twitter, now rebranded as X, has gone down for a second time in court trying to avoid a $610,500 penalty imposed by Australia’s eSafety Commission for failing to properly respond to requests for information on how it tackles child sexual abuse material on the social media site X Corp initially failed to report on how… Read more »
Spriggy, the children’s pocket money fintech that’s been used by more than 1.3 million Australians, is shutting down Spriggy Invest, promising a “bigger and better” alternative in 2026. The fintech, which has raised nearly $60 million, and counts NAB Ventures and Grok, the family fund of Atlassian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, among its investors, emailed users… Read more »
AI is on the agenda in Canberra. In August, the Productivity Commission will release an interim report on harnessing data and digital technology such as AI “to boost productivity growth, accelerate innovation and improve government services”. Shortly afterward, the government will host an Economic Reform Roundtable where AI policy will be up for discussion. AI… Read more »
Queensland-based superannuation fund Brighter Super will invest $50 million into local startups in a partnership with state government-backed investment manager QIC. The Brighter Super mandate will invest in startups expected to deliver strong investment returns, create jobs and have a positive impact on Queensland’s innovation landscape and economy. The project has already seen QIC back… Read more »
REA Group has doubled down on Brisbane proptech IMMERSIV, tipping in more cash to speed up its AI‑powered virtual‑tour platform as demand for immersive off‑the‑plan sales tools heats up.
An Irish-Australian teenager’s second startup in just 12 months has raised US$1.4 million (A$2.15m) in pre-Seed funding during a holiday Down Under to visit his grandparents. Liam Fuller, now 18, wasn’t old enough to drink beer when secured the raise for QuickFind AI, an agentic AI ordering system for retail procurement, after cold-calling local VCs.… Read more »
Fintech‑proptech Mondus has landed a $100 m wholesale facility, fresh equity and the Proptech Awards’ Startup of the Year prize to expand its AI‑driven 0 %‑deposit shared‑equity loans, aiming to put first‑home buyers in growth suburbs sooner.
Two leading Australian business publishers are joining forces to expand their coverage of startups and the SME sectors. Melbourne-based Private Media, publisher of SmartCompany, has acquired the assets of Sydney-based Pinstripe Media, which includes 4 media brands – Startup Daily, Business Builders, Flying Solo, and consumer finance focussed Your Money & Your Life – as… Read more »
Unicorn HR platform Employment Hero has gone to the Federal Court, accusing jobs‑board giant Seek of anti‑competitive behaviour after it revoked API access used by thousands of employers. The startup wants an injunction before the cutoff on 25 August, while Seek vows to fight the claims.
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