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Sydney startup Gamurs is an esports media platform connecting gamers worldwide
Gamurs is an online esports media and networking platform which provides content and connection services for players worldwide.
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Townsville City Council to launch city-wide public Internet of Things network
Townsville will become the latest Australian city to get an Internet of Things network, with the Townsville City Council partnering with Campbell Scientific Australia to launch the initiative.
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REA Group acquires $67 million stake in Indian real estate platform PropTiger
REA Group, operator of property platform realestate.com.au, has announced it’s acquiring a 14.7% take in Indian platform PropTiger for US$50 million.
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Techstars launches Adelaide-based accelerator program aimed at innovating defence and security
The Techstars Adelaide Accelerator Program will help startups develop and commercialise technologies applicable to the defence and security industries.
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Work Club is looking to diversify the coworking space formula to encourage collaboration
Work Club is a “lifestyle” coworking space offers startups of an opportunity to extend beyond their comfort zone and branch towards innovating new ideas.
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Design consultancy Neoteny helps clients balance organisational needs with the needs of their users
Working through the concept of people-focused design, Neoteny has worked with the likes of Ingogo, Tourism Australia, Westpac, and Woolworths.
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Atlassian acquires project management software company Trello for US$425 million
Atlassian has kicked off 2017 with a bang, today announcing its acquisition of Trello for US$425 million ($577 million) to further its mission to help teams work better.
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AusNet Services and Origin join global group to launch Free Electrons clean energy accelerator
Free Electrons is a global accelerator program allowing startups to work collaboratively with industry on new products and services.
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Sinorbis helps Aussie businesses develop an online presence and strategy for the Chinese market
Sinorbis is an online cloud marketing platform that develops and markets Western content for Chinese audience.
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Sydney platform Phlanx wants to help SMBs cross-collaborate and market themselves
Bringing together the influencer platform and cross-collaboration opportunities is Sydney startup Phlanx, helping SMBs manage their marketing and PR.
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Freelancer is taking Airtasker to court over its ‘Like A Boss’ ad campaign – but technically it’s Slim Thug that should be suing
In 2004 startups like Freelancer & Airtasker didn’t exist; we’d never used the term ‘startup’ locally. You know what phrase was being used? ‘Like a Boss’.
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Vollie is an online connection platform bringing volunteers and charities together
Helping connect Australians to charities is startup Vollie, which offers an online platform where users can discover and complete volunteer work.
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Australian game development has potential to grow as an export industry
Australia’s game development industry has massive potential for growth as an export industry, according to an independent survey by IGEA and GDAA.
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Australian startups to see further corporate involvement and growing international investment in 2017
It is fair to say that 2016 has been the biggest year yet for the Australian startup community – but there is a lot to come in 2017.
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Home Care Heroes connects everyday people to care seekers for domestic assistance and companionship
Sydney startup Home Care Heroes has created a platform connecting everyday people with those in their communities who need domestic assistance and companionship.
