I recently found myself in the company of some remarkable startup founders, each one brimming with bold ideas, big dreams, and the kind of relentless drive that keeps the entrepreneurial spirit alive. Listening to their stories, the highs and lows, the wins and roadblocks, was inspiring. Whether just starting out or deep into their journey,… Read more »
The NSW government is spending $2.8 million in grants to install 549 new kerbside chargers for electric vehicles across 130 suburbs, between Newcastle and Wollongong over the 12 months. EV Kerbside Charging Grants were awarded to five companies: Charge Post, Connected Kerb, EVX, Plus ES and EF Asset Management, which will contribute a combined $2.2… Read more »
When Halter raised a $155 million Series D last month, turning the Kiwi agtech scaleup into a unicorn, Icehouse Ventures was once again among the investors. Now the New Zealand VC is gearing up to back the next wave of Kiwi tech startups and has already secured NZ$15 million in commitments towards a new $30… Read more »
Sydney adtech startup Linkby has raised US$15 million (A$23m) in a Series B to expand its US presence. The round was led by Boston VC Volition Capital, making its first Australian investment. Alongside Linkby’s US expansion, the 5-year-old startup will invest in developing its platform, which helps media publishers monetise content with brands seeking their… Read more »
While Sydney as a tech ecosystem bemoans the looming ‘relocation’ of their Sydney Startup Hub, we here in Melbourne, even as a ‘4th Most Liveable City in the world’ aren’t even currently a good place to build a tech company, period. We don’t have a ‘home’ for startups. We don’t have a thriving scene. We… Read more »
There’s been much talk recently – especially among politicians – about productivity. And for good reason: Australia’s labour productivity growth sits at a 60-year low. To address this, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has convened a productivity round table next month. This will coincide with the release of an interim report from the Productivity Commission, which… Read more »
Brisbane biotech startup creating lactoferrin, a key protein in human breast milk, using precision fermentation, after securing $7 million in funding. The investment for Eclipse Ingredients includes $2.9 million from the federal government’s Food and Beverage Accelerator, as well as backing from Silicon Valley investor AgFunder. Eclipse hopes to launch its first product in 2027,… Read more »
Matt Vitale, cofounder of equity crowdfunding platform Birchal, has returned to startup life after a six-month recharge with a new venture, using AI in regulated sectors. New Dialogue is an enterprise AI platform for organisations to deploy open-source large language models (LLMs) in secure environments. Vitale and founder Tod Pedler have spun out New Dialogue… Read more »
The fact that less than 3% of women founders secure venture funding is a reminder of the deep-rooted gender inequality in Australia’s startup ecosystem. Astraeus Labs founder and principal consultant, Beau Ushay is hoping to take action to change that. and hopes to shift the dial on several fronts Astraeus Labs works with investors, M&A… Read more »
ASX-listed technology firm Scalare Partners will acquire coworking space Tank Stream Labs in a deal worth up to $5.5 million. The move comes as 12-year-old Tank Stream Labs prepares to move out of the Sydney Startup Hub, which is being shut down by the NSW government. Tank Stream Labs CEO Bradley Bradley Delamare will remain… Read more »
New Zealand small business tech developer Black Pearl Group (NZX: BPG) will dual list on the ASX in the coming months as it looks to expand its Australian presence. Blackpearl founder and CEO Nick Lissette, who recently told Startup 360 that the company was exploring an Australian listing, today confirmed the company preparing to file… Read more »
INNOVIC clients invariably begin their startup journey with a bright idea, the kind that keeps them up at night, pops into their head during meetings, or makes them scribble notes on napkins. Maybe it solves a problem they’ve experienced personally. Maybe it’s the next big thing in AI, sustainability, mental health, or remote work. But… Read more »
Aubrey Blanche has been part of building culture at two great Australian tech companies, Atlassian and Culture Amp. The self-confessed “proudly woke” data nerd, who believes that bringing empathy to the numbers is vital, sat down with Startup 360 cohosts Simon Thomsen and Majella Campbell to talk about workplace inclusion, how business is dealing with… Read more »
Storm Menzies knows better than most about the challenges of finding funding to back women-led startups. The founder of accessible beauty tools startup ByStorm Beauty set out to help more than 700 million women globally living with a disability to look and feel good, launching last month. Menzies has mild cerebral palsy, and after breaking… Read more »
Sydney biotech startup Smart MCs has secured $900,000 in funding through the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Linkage Program to scale its next-generation microcarrier technology for large-scale cell-based manufacturing. The project is a partnership between Smart MCs and the University of New South Wales, led by Associate Professor Christopher Marquis and Professor Kristopher Kilian, working alongside… Read more »
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