Start-ups
‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s Minderoo backs COVID nasal spray hopeful
Melbourne startup Ena Respiratory is hoping to show its nasal spray can help protect vulnerable groups from coronavirus as the world moves to vaccinations.
- by Emma Koehn
Latest
Airlines set to put billions into flying taxis
Flying taxis moved a step closer to becoming a fixture buzzing across urban skyscapes, as a closely-watched effort was unveiled in Los Angeles and startups made big breakthroughs.
- by Siddharth Philip, Justin Bachman and Mary Schlangenstein
Fashion rentals bounce back as ‘micro occasions’ take centre stage
Fashion rentals that were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic have bounced back, with startup GlamCorner seeing its membership base double.
- by Cara Waters
Peloton looks beyond the bike as it launches in Australia
Fitness technology company Peloton is landing in Australia with more than just its expensive cult bikes, with a standalone exercise app also on offer.
- by Cara Waters
Tech companies turn to offline advertising
Local tech startups including Canva and SuperHero are turning to offline advertising snapping up distressed assets to get the word out about their online products.
- by Cara Waters
How Jeff Bezos’ obsessions built Amazon
From an idea about “single cow burgers” to a sometimes brutal leadership style, the author of a new book gives an insight into the mind of Jeff Bezos.
- by Cara Waters
Opinion
Entrepreneur
Politicians as board directors: worth the cost?
Politicians of all stripes have done it and continue to do it.
- by James Adonis
Started off two credit cards, Australian tech company sells for $1.7b
MessageMedia’s founders used their credit cards to bankroll the business in its early years, now the technology company has been snapped up Swedish software giant Sinch.
- by Cara Waters
Aussie aces deal with Serena Williams’ hubby for cult chicken nugget alternative
A 21-year-old Australian entrepreneur has secured $65 million for his alternative chicken nuggets “Nuggs” in a funding round led by Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian.
- by Cara Waters
CSIRO and Ampol fund start-up to take green hydrogen tech off-grid
CSIRO and Ampol have funded a new company to develop hydrogen batteries that could replace diesel generators in remote off-grid areas.
- by Stuart Layt
Exclusive
Entrepreneur
‘There’s no trolls’: Social media alternative sets sights on IPO
Melbourne startup Memories has its sights set on an initial public offering after raising $31 million from institutional investors and high net worth individuals.
- by Cara Waters