Xero reinvents business survey with 500k users' data
With a sample size 500 times that of the hitherto largest business survey, the accounting software maker hopes policymakers take note.
Photography start-up attracts big name backers
Aussie founded online photographer marketplace Snappr has closed a seed funding round including support of major global venture capitalists.
Blackbird backs Kiwi customer service app with $6m
Australian VC firm Blackbird Ventures has led a funding round in NZ startup AskNicely, which is trying to increase the speed in customer feedback response.
New $40m VC fund targets software startups
Australian tech startup founders, with global aspirations, have a new fund to pitch for crucial capital after Tempus Partners closed a $40 million funding round.
Aussie eSports site gets funds to go global
The popularity of eSports is booming and Australian online community GAMURS has closed a $3.5m capital raise to fund wider content and international growth.
ACCC sues J.J. Richards for rubbish contract
The competition and consumer watchdog has taken J.J. Richards to court, alleging the waste management company entered into contracts that ar...
Cannon-Brookes backs home energy start-up
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes has made his latest move in his effort to move the dial on Australia's energy crisis.
Aussie gold dealer embraces bitcoin rush
A Brisbane gold dealer has found demand running hot for bitcoin, which he says shares similar trading values to timeless bullion and is maki...
App to take 'welfie' pic of your finances raises funds
A Perth start-up called PictureWealth, which claims to offer a snapshot of your finances, has been backed by the financial planning group wh...
VC giants back AI-powered mining
Two of Australia's largest technology VC funds have backed a seed funding round for EARTH AI, a startup using AI to help mining firms find r...
