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  • VC cash in Aussie startups reaches new high

    Venture capital (VC) investments in Australian startups has hit a record US$1.23 billion in the 2018/19 financial year, according to KPMG.

    Written by Jennifer O'Brien16 July 19 12:17
  • NAB and Westpac back smart receipt start-up Slyp

    ​The corporate venture capital arms of National Australia Bank and Westpac have led a $2 million seed funding round into Sydney ‘smart receipt’ start-up Slyp.

    Written by George Nott16 Oct. 18 04:00
  • NAB doubles down on venture capital fund

    NAB is doubling down on its $50 million venture capital fund NAB Ventures, by adding another $50 million to the pot over the next two years.

    Written by George Nott05 Sept. 18 04:00
  • Optus names social entrepreneur accelerator finalists

    ​An app that provides a “life coach in your pocket” and a virtual reality simulator that gives users an immersive experience of being harassed are among the solutions of seven social entrepreneurs named as finalists in Optus’ Future Makers tech ​accelerator program​.

    Written by George Nott11 July 18 16:20
  • Quantum tech start-up Q-Ctrl secures major VC backing

    ​Q-Ctrl, Australia’s “first quantum tech start-up”, has secured the backing of three major global venture capital funds to complete its seed round initiated last year.

    Written by George Nott10 July 18 15:43
  • What VCs Look for in Big Data Startups

    Getting ready to pitch venture capitalists on your big data startup? Here's a hint: Don't call yourself a 'big data company' and don't pitch by analogy.

    Written by Thor Olavsrud21 March 14 15:46
  • Enterprise Startups Draw CIO Attention

    As venture-capital firms focus more on customer-facing technologies, CIOs are placing bets on emerging enterprise IT players.

    Written by Adam Dennison26 June 13 12:59
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