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‘Not a deepfake company’: Voice cloning startup Replica Studios raises $3.7 million

Replica Studios last week closed a US$2.5 million ($3.7 million) raise, which it will use to propel its “Photoshop for voice” technology…

Startup News| Priscilla Pho
Inside the BugHerd saga: How this startup came back from the brink

Nine years ago, BugHerd founder Alan Downie launched his startup with fresh-faced enthusiasm and a desire to take on the software world.

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Profiles| Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

Agribusiness, Startup News
“Little explosions”: Growave raises $900,000 for tech that kills weeds with microwaves
Priscilla Pho
Startup News
“Statistics are still stark”: Girl Geek Academy acquires trademark to champion equality in space, aviation and drones
Jessie Tu
Startup News
“Here for the long term”: Why Brighte is using its latest $15.5 million raise to make an unexpected pivot
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Startup Advice
Is your startup idea any good? Six questions to find out
Colin Kinner
Dear Human
Dear Human: How do I find my spark?
André Eikmeier
Apps, Startup Opinion
Untitled Goose Game’s viral success shows what Australia’s indie game creators can do — if they have support
The Conversation
Startup News
Turning big ships: How this Aussie fintech landed a partnership with Visa
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Startup News
Oversubscribed by 200%: What Bring Me Home founder Jane Kou learnt from her equity crowdfunding experience
Priscilla Pho

From the frontlines

Startups, synagogues and soonicorns: Exploring the world’s most innovative ecosystem Charlotte Petris Timelio founder
Australia needs to follow the UK and introduce a flexible work bill Gemma Lloyd WORK180 founder
The ‘anti-startup’ story: How to turn $1,000 into $15 million with no investment Alex Georgiou ShineHub co-founder
New venture? How to decide who and what to bring along for the ride Colin Anson pixevety co-founder
Five critical questions: Are you listing your startup too soon? Lisa Schutz Verifier founder
Three massive influencer marketing fails businesses can learn from Anthony Richardson Q-83 founder

Failure

Commentators

'The casual therapist': Why you should chat to your accountant about more than just finances Robert Krigsman Krigsman Partners principal
Why hiring for experience can help your startup change the world Peta Ellis River City Labs CEO
So seamless it’s like sorcery: This is what the future of retail looks like Leah Callon-Butler Emfarsis Consulting principal
How open-plan offices kill collaboration and creativity Colin Ellis People and culture expert
An epidemic of dissatisfaction: Why your staff are jumping ship, and how to stop them Cliff Ho The Commons co-founder
Translating ideas to businesses: How Australia can better support its entrepreneurs Maxine Lee Skalata Ventures COO

Recent raises

“A bigger pie”: Why Fair Go Finance opted for a $20 million majority-stake buyout
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Kiwi startup Hnry raises $2 million for tech taking headache out of tax admin for gig-economy workers
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Aussie startup FloodMapp raises $1.3 million for tech reducing “catastrophic” impact of flooding
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Fintech DiviPay raises $2.3 million, securing backing from big-four bank
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

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