Startups

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

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

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

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

The AirTree team shares what they have learnt and observed along the way as Australian tech companies grow their valuations, and what they are hoping to see more of from here.

With high vaccination targets and no specific dates to work towards, tech leaders say the new plan exacerbates an ongoing talent shortage.

Afterpay is set to be acquired by Square, the payments giant headed up by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, in a deal worth $39 billion.

Silicon Valley-based PsiQuantum has closed a US$450 million ($611 million) Series D raise, giving it a valuation of US$3.15 billion ($4.3 billion).

Deliveroo is revamping how customers and hospitality businesses interact with the launch of its new platform Signature, allowing diners to order directly from restaurants' websites.

Women who were told their 'success' emails were sent by mistake are logging in to the application portal to find a message saying they were successful after all.