US streaming startup Quibi calls it quits after six months and says COVID-19 is to blame Coronavirus, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 23 October 2020 It raised billions in funding and roped in a support crew of A-list celebs, but streaming competitor Quibi is winding down after just six months.
“An entrepreneur at heart”: CarAdvice co-founder Alborz Fallah raises $3 million for new motor media venture Arts & Media, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 21 October 2020 Four years after selling CarAdvice.com.au to Nine for $60 million, Alborz Fallah has raised $3 million for his new business CarExpert.com.au.
Deliveroo dragged to court in unfair dismissal case that could have “significant ramifications” for the Aussie gig economy Coronavirus, Legal, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 20 October 2020 A rider for Deliveroo Australia is taking the food delivery giant to court today, in a Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal case.
Envato co-founder Collis Ta’eed to hand over CEO role to Hichame Assi Leadership, Startup News Eloise Keating 20 October 2020 Australian startup Envato has appointed Hichame Assi as chief executive, to take over from outgoing chief executive Collis Ta’eed.
Hospitality tech startup HungryHungry bags $2 million, as COVID-19 brings irreversible change to the sector Coronavirus, Hospitality, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 20 October 2020 HungryHungry has scored $2 million in Series A funding, after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated innovation in the hospitality sector.
Waymo launches fully autonomous fleet of self-driving taxis Startup News, Technology, Transport & Logistics James Jin Kang and Mohiuddin Ahmed and Paul Haskell-Dowland 19 October 2020 Autonomous car company Waymo has announced its self-driving taxis are now available to the general public in Phoenix, Arizona.
South Australian startup secures $3.2 million government contract for its space-traffic tech Startup News Andrew Spence 16 October 2020 Silentium Defence has secured a $3.2 million contract to advance and deploy its passive radar system for monitoring traffic in space.
In light of Telstra pulling the plug on Muru-D in its current form, Dale Cohen shares how it all began Startup News, Telecommunications Dale Cohen 16 October 2020 "This week I read an email from Julie Trell, announcing the end of Muru-D in its current form," says Dale Cohen. "Here are my recollections of the beginning."
Aussie SMEs are seeking digital and social media support during COVID-19 crisis Coronavirus, Marketing, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 14 October 2020 Aussie small businesses are making a shift online, and roping in freelancers to help make it happen, according to data from Fiverr.
Aussie startup JigSpace takes to the global stage in Apple iPhone 12 showcase Startup News, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 14 October 2020 Aussie 3D presentation startup JigSpace featured in Apple's reveal of the new iPhone 12, and the LiDAR and 5G tech that comes with it.
