Sydney-founded BigCommerce raises US$64 million round led by Goldman Sachs to...
Australian-founded, Texas-based ecommerce company BigCommerce has raised US$64 million ($85 million) in a funding round led by Goldman Sachs, with participation from existing backers General Catalyst,...
View ArticleHow a “healthy paranoia” about the competition keeps Carsales innovating
Car, job, and real estate listings were the so-called ‘rivers of gold’ that kept the newspaper business thriving for decades – until the internet came along. While the fortunes of newspapers have...
View Article[PODCAST] Ask the Editors episode 5: How do I manage employees who have a...
Startup Daily editor Gina sat down for a chat with Kochie’s Business Builders editor Cec to chat about how to manage employees who have a side hustle – how do you ensure they stay on task on their day...
View Article[VIDEO] Talking everything Qantas AVRO with Slingshot Accelerator
With applications for the Qantas AVRO program closing on Monday April 30, we had a chat with David Parfett (Head of Group Innovation & Ventures, Qantas Group), Betty Chen (Program Manager, Qantas...
View ArticleBane Hunter to take over as GetSwift CEO as Joel MacDonald steps down
Joel MacDonald has stepped down as CEO of logistics software company and chairman Bane Hunter has taken on the role as “part of the company’s ongoing program to continually develop its governance...
View ArticleUnderstanding your strengths and weaknesses a key to success, says Rachel Zoe
From stylist to fashion designer to reality star and best-selling author, Rachel Zoe’s career has pivoted more times than a cat has lives. Made famous the world over thanks to the Bravo reality show...
View ArticleKara Goldin on tackling the “pick and shovel work” of the food and beverage...
Kara Goldin used to be a fan of diet sodas – that is, until she realised just what was in them. In an effort to curb her diet soda addiction she tried to swap her fizzy drinks for water. The only...
View ArticleMYOB to sell RentPay system to Rent.com.au for $425,000
Rent, the company behind rental listings platform Rent.com.au, is set to acquire RentPay, a payments system for the rental market, from cloud accounting software provider MYOB for $425,000 in cash....
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Queensland startup rubin8 helps brands better connect with and understand...
From product labels in a shop to banner ads on websites, billboards on the street, and ads heard on a podcast or seen on television, it’s estimated that the average person can be exposed to up to...
View ArticleReady your business for the cloud revolution
Cloud computing has done away with old, often-convoluted ways of storing data and managing workflows for small and large businesses alike. It’s by far one of the biggest transformations the Internet...
View ArticleSnooper raises $1 million led by Microequities Venture Capital to grow ‘brand...
Snooper, a platform that allows brands and retailers to collect data by having consumers complete ‘missions’ related to their products in stores, has raised $1 million in a funding round led by...
View ArticleAndrew Banks joins coworking community Tank Stream Labs as entrepreneur in...
Fresh off opening a space in Perth, coworking community Tank Stream Labs has brought on entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge Andrew Banks as its entrepreneur in residence. Taking office space at the...
View Article[PODCAST] Startup Meet Corporate – Episode 14: inkl
This original podcast by Startup Daily takes a look at the way large corporates across Australia and New Zealand approach innovation. On this episode of Startup Meet Corporate, Startup Daily editor...
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Melbourne startup Mindset wants to help people with self improvement through...
Hypnotism in popular culture perhaps isn’t always portrayed in the best light, but Melbourne brothers Chris and Alex Naoumidis are determined to highlight the benefits of the practice and bring it into...
View ArticleVictorian budget outlines focus on education and regional areas
The Victorian Government has outlined a number of initiatives in its 2018/19 Budget aimed at bridging the digital divide for those living in regional and rural areas, including a further $11 million in...
View ArticleMaking magic happen: the rise of Magic Johnson the entrepreneur
Magic Johnson is the king of reinvention. Known as one of the best basketball players of all time, Johnson retired from the NBA after 13 years following a shock diagnosis of HIV. While the world...
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Amazon to open fulfilment centre in Sydney
Amazon is set to open its second Australian fulfilment centre, or distribution warehouse, in the coming months, today announcing its leasing of a 43,000 square metre facility in Moorebank, in Sydney’s...
View Article[VIDEO] Ask the Editors: Location, location
Startup Daily editor Gina sat down for a Facebook Live chat with Kochie’s Business Builder editor Cec Busby and Flying Solo editor Peter Crocker to chat everything location. How do you manage working...
View ArticleHow to manage the personal impact of running a startup
When we think about startup failure, the first thing that comes to mind is the financial impact — investors losing their money, which is terrible. But we sometimes forget the human impact — on founders...
View ArticleBookwell raises $1.25 million in funding round led by Catch Group’s Gabby and...
Bookwell, a booking platform for beauty and wellness services, has raised $1.25 million in a funding round led by Catch Group founders Gabby and Hezi Leibovich, with participation from investors...
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