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31 August 2021

The Payments System Review could see the government keeping a closer eye on big-tech payment platforms, but fintech players back the recommendations.

Kiwi startup Komodo raises $1.7 million to improve mental wellbeing in schools

Startup News

Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

31 August 2021

We caught up with the founders of Komodo talk about audacious dreams, strategic investors and the effect of COVID-19 on student wellbeing.

Xero introduces “vital” flexible working policy, as it embarks on a hiring spree

Coronavirus

Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

30 August 2021

Xero's new flexible work policy comes in as the tech company embarks hiring drive, and could help it attract the best tech talent.

Camplify’s strong results show caravans are making a comeback: Why that’s good news for Aussie SMEs

Startup News

Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

27 August 2021

While strong growth is clearly good for Camplify, it may also reflect a trend that’s bringing cash to small businesses in regional towns.

From oyster farms to artificial voice boxes: Eight businesses secure a combined $4 million in Accelerating Commercialisation Grants

Grants

Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

27 August 2021

Eight Aussie businesses have been granted a combined $3.9 million in government funding through Accelerating Commercialisation Grants.

Quantum Brilliance bags $13.4 million as investors jump on an emerging opportunity in Aussie tech

Startup News

Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

26 August 2021

Quantum Brilliance has secured $13.4 million in seed funding, as its founders set their sights on becoming Australia’s first quantum unicorn.

Hypergrowth playbook: 11 tactics shared by the world’s fastest growing companies

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Fast Tools

Growth

Learning from the most disruptive and fastest growing companies on the planet is valuable for all businesses at any stage or size.

“The time is now”: VCs have the power to shape Australia’s economic future

Venture Capital

Roshan Ghadamian

26 August 2021

Australian VCs can position our technology and innovation as our next great export, and reshape Australia’s economic future.

Here’s how The Lean Startup methodology is still holding up in 2021

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The Right Stuff

Startup News

Ten years after being released, SmartCompany Plus examines which strategies in The Lean Startup hold the most value for entrepreneurs today.

Online grocery trend heats up, as Woolies partners with Uber Eats and startup Send raises $3 million

Retail

Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

24 August 2021

COVID-19 has led increased demand for online grocery shopping and the emergence of faster delivery options.

Startups

Fintech players welcome payment review that could lead to stricter rules for Google and Apple

Kiwi startup Komodo raises $1.7 million to improve mental wellbeing in schools

Xero introduces “vital” flexible working policy, as it embarks on a hiring spree

Camplify’s strong results show caravans are making a comeback: Why that’s good news for Aussie SMEs

From oyster farms to artificial voice boxes: Eight businesses secure a combined $4 million in Accelerating Commercialisation Grants

Quantum Brilliance bags $13.4 million as investors jump on an emerging opportunity in Aussie tech

Hypergrowth playbook: 11 tactics shared by the world’s fastest growing companies

“The time is now”: VCs have the power to shape Australia’s economic future

Here’s how The Lean Startup methodology is still holding up in 2021

Online grocery trend heats up, as Woolies partners with Uber Eats and startup Send raises $3 million

Startups

Fintech players welcome payment review that could lead to stricter rules for Google and Apple

Kiwi startup Komodo raises $1.7 million to improve mental wellbeing in schools

Xero introduces “vital” flexible working policy, as it embarks on a hiring spree

Camplify’s strong results show caravans are making a comeback: Why that’s good news for Aussie SMEs

From oyster farms to artificial voice boxes: Eight businesses secure a combined $4 million in Accelerating Commercialisation Grants

Quantum Brilliance bags $13.4 million as investors jump on an emerging opportunity in Aussie tech

Hypergrowth playbook: 11 tactics shared by the world’s fastest growing companies

“The time is now”: VCs have the power to shape Australia’s economic future

Here’s how The Lean Startup methodology is still holding up in 2021

Online grocery trend heats up, as Woolies partners with Uber Eats and startup Send raises $3 million

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