EnergyAustralia invests AU$9.3m in Brisbane solar energy startup RedbackSolar energy startup Redback has received AU$9.3 million from EnergyAustralia to accelerate the development and adoption of its solar energy solutions.October 3, 2016 by Tas Bindi in Startups
Seek, Hudson back Slingshot's HR startup acceleratorSeek, Hudson, Slingshot, and UTS will be working together to execute a HR focused startup accelerator program called Human Capital.February 6, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Startups
Better Caring raises AU$3m in Series B round ahead of aged care regulatory changesBetter Caring has secured AU$3 million to capitalise on the regulatory changes taking place in the aged care and disability support system in Australia.October 24, 2016 by Tas Bindi in Startups
Chinese bike-sharing startup Ofo launches in Sydney200 bicycles have been deployed in Sydney's CBD, with an additional 200 to be added in Waverley and Inner West suburbs in the upcoming weeks.October 23, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Startups
Samsung to invest $150m into emerging tech startups globallySamsung has announced its intention to invest from seed to Series B stages within virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and IoT space via a new $150 million venture capital fund.January 4, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Startups
Atlassian co-founder and Blackbird back nanosatellite startup Fleet in AU$5m roundFleet has raised AU$5 million to help support the development and launch of its nanosatellites in Australia.April 10, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Startups
Partnerships between startups and large companies key to 'smart disruption': OptusAn Optus report concludes that big established companies and startups should form mutually-beneficial relationships in order to thrive in the digital age.September 26, 2016 by Tas Bindi in Startups
LaunchVic ends partnership with 500 Startups after local MD resignsRachael Neumann resigned as the head of 500 Melbourne not long after 500 Startups' former CEO's sexual misconduct came to light.August 9, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Startups
ASIC releases licensing exemption for fintech startupsAustralian fintech startups looking to test their solutions in the market will have less trouble doing so from a regulatory standpoint, thanks to new class waiver released on Thursday by ASIC.December 14, 2016 by Tas Bindi in Startups
New York startup to use VR tech to rehabilitate prisonersA New York-based startup is looking to bring virtual reality technology into prisons to educate and rehabilitate inmates globally.November 24, 2016 by Tas Bindi in Startups