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The complete guide to startup capital: 12 ways to fund a new venture in Australia

Money makes the startupland go round. No matter the business model, the market, the mindblowing idea, you’re going to need a little (or la…

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Five tips for getting the most out of your equity crowdfunding campaign, from founders who have been there

Since equity crowdfunding launched in Australia in 2017, startups in their droves have looked to the public to help take their venture to th…

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Startup News & Analysis
SA government uses startup Horizon State’s democratic blockchain in fisheries council election
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Startup News & Analysis
Inspired by insect ears: Medtech Hemideina secures $1 million to develop teeny, tiny alternative hearing device
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Startup News & Analysis
Apple-sized aspirations: Rockmelon secures $3 million for autism support app
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Funding
Alan Jones: How to raise investment for a startup with no customers and no revenue
Alan Jones
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Dinner deals startup Buddy scores Uber partnership after just six months of trading
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Startup News & Analysis
This Indian startup just closed a $1.2 billion Series E round, backed by Didi and Grab
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Startup News & Analysis
Sydney startup GoFar raises $1.3 million for IoT tech that will improve your driving
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Startup News & Analysis
Beyond CSR: Five interesting social enterprise startups joining Impact Academy’s 10th accelerator cohort
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Contributors

A cultural war: What Hayne's report means for fintechs, accountants and small-business lending Charlotte Petris Timelio founder
In a perfect world: Canva's Melanie Perkins dreams about the future of Australian startups Melanie Perkins Canva co-founder
Swipe right for (data) validation: What dating apps can teach us about data security Leah Callon-Butler intimate.io co-founder
How do Australian startups tap into the $140 billion of dry powder sitting in the US? Andrea Kowalski Bailador partner
No silver bullet: Four steps to find the perfect sales and marketing channel for your startup Vinne Schifferstein Vidal Botown founder
Buzinga to Appster: An insider's theory on why the app giants keep falling Joseph Russell DreamWalk Apps co-founder
Got brand goals? The four most marketable sports of 2019 Andrew Montesi Pickstar head of marketing
What founders can do now to prepare for a possible 2019 recession Les Szekely EVP co-founder

Recent raises

It’s raised $45 million and has global ambitions, but Baraja will always call Sydney home — despite only having one Aussie customer
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
How Kiwi edtech Kami gained six million users without any advertising and secured a $1.4 million investment
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
“Doubling down”: Sendle closes oversubscribed $20 million Series B round to fuel overseas growth
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Aussie NASA engineer turned startup founder raises $12 million to capitalise on obscure multi-billion dollar industry
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Neobanks

Volt becomes first neobank to secure full banking licence — and celebrates a $8.4 million raise
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Bring on the competition, says founder of neobank Xinja, as second equity crowdfunding campaign smashes $500,000 in nine hours
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Up and away: Tech guru and former AFL coach launch Australia’s first digital bank
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Small and mighty: Meet the challenger banks nipping at the heels of the big four
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