Future Women’s Jobs Academy awaits independent assessment after huge government funding
Future Women's Jobs Academy describes itself as a program that launched “with a promise to help women connect, learn and lead”.
Keep cash flowing: The small business and startup grants available from July 1
The turn of the new financial year did not only launch a new raft of tax measures, but a smattering of small business grants designed to empower the nation's entrepreneurs.
“Found the perfect partner”: Mash founders on raising $2 million five years after inception
Mash recently announced a $2 million pre-series A funding round, the first outside investment since the business started five years ago.
Melbourne-based Orbitkey is crowdfunding for the seventh time. Here’s why
Orbitkey received its first big breakthrough Kickstarter, allowing the Melbourne-based brand to “reach a global audience right from the start”, says co-founder Rex Kuo.
Small business lender Judo Bank is using automation and AI to bring the fight to the Big Four
Small business lender Judo Bank says its new forays into automation and artificial intelligence will provide customers with insights they could not gain on their own, as the scale-up challenges "industrialised" SME loans offered by the Big Four.
A few large raises doesn’t mean the current funding for women-led startups in Australia is acceptable
The latest Cut Through Ventures report has some good news regarding funding for women-led businesses in Q1. But we invite you to look beyond a couple of big raises.
Specialty manufacturer Derwent Industries secures $15 million Australian Business Growth Fund backing
Founded by the federal government, the ABGF has now deployed more than $100 million in capital after investing in the pipe and fitting foundry.
Fintech startup Hnry raises $35 million to automate accounting so you don’t have to
Fintech startup Hnry just landed $35 million in Series B funding for its automated accounting platform. Yes, real accounting.
Plant-based chocolatier Loving Earth going global after $485,000 equity crowdfunding raise
Plant-based organic chocolate maker Loving Earth is preparing for the next stage of its post-pandemic journey armed with $485,000 in new funding.
Crowdsourced funding trends: Birchal co-founder Matt Vitale on what to expect in 2023
Well established businesses are increasingly turning to crowdsourced funding, and more companies are returning for follow-on raises.
After $197 million cut the Entrepreneurs’ Programme will be assessed again next budget
The controversial Entrepreneurs' Programme will be re-assessed again ahead of the next budget, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources has confirmed with SmartCompany.
Lyka raises $30 million in monster Series B round as more Australians serve up premium chow for furry friends
Lyka was co-founded by vet Matthew Muir and consultant Anna Podolsky, after her eponymous border collie had a bad reaction to regular pet food brands and began to experience declining health.