Startups

Payroll software startup Deel expands its ANZ footprint, with new local clients SafetyCulture, Linktree and Zoomo

Bianca Healey

22 April 2022

Deel supplies compliance and payroll platforms that enable businesses to hire and onboard remote staff.

My biggest mistake: Anaita Sarkar, founder of Hero Packaging

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My Biggest Mistake

What happens when you get so excited over an idea for a new product that you forget to do your due diligence? For Anaita Sarkar, it meant losing a lot of time, motivation, and $55,000.

Why this executive believes a Kiwi auto parts startup could replicate Amazon’s growth

Bianca Healey

21 April 2022

Former Amazon executive Tony Austin wants to apply the strategies of global logistics giants to New Zealand automotive startup Partly.

Auto tech startup Splend secures $150 million to build a fleet of 10,000 EVs by 2024

Bianca Healey

21 April 2022

Splend is a subscription business that provides cars to rideshare and delivery drivers, along with vehicle financing tailored to the sector.

Peter Strong: Worker shortages are hurting Aussie businesses, but politicians aren’t talking about it this election

Peter Strong

21 April 2022

In this election the one message from small business that seems to be missing from all sides is the shortage of workers.

Furniture company Outer expands ‘Airbnb of retail’ showrooms to Australia

Bianca Healey

20 April 2022

This outdoor furniture company wants to build a community of furniture enthusiasts with its neighbourhood showrooms.

AgriFutures launches bee tech challenge to help combat population decline

Melissa Coade

19 April 2022

AgriFutures Australia has invited innovators to help deal with a recent hit to the honey industry, which has also affected local agricultural sectors and food security resources.

Sydney startup Canopy Study raises $1.1 million for AI-driven education platform

Bianca Healey

16 April 2022

Founded in 2020, Canopy Study's data-driven platform uses proprietary algorithms to convert coursework and curriculum data into learning resources.

Birchal raises $3 million for its plan to build an equity crowdfunding ecosystem

Bianca Healey

14 April 2022

Birchal co-founder and managing director Matt Vitale wants to make it easier — and safer — for everyday people to profit off startups.

Three of the most exciting startups to come out of Startmate’s Summer 2022 program

Bianca Healey

14 April 2022

The 16 companies accepted into the competitive Startmate accelerator program are working to solve the world's most urgent problems.