Startup ecosystem stories
Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035
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A report from Microsoft and Mandala Partners reveals Australia could secure $18.8 billion in AI revenue by 2035, emphasising strategic investment and innovation.
Paloma Capital launches AUD $25 million tech fund II
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Paloma Capital has unveiled its second tech fund, targeting AUD $25 million to invest in high-growth startups across Australia and New Zealand.
UK tech sector faces challenges with potential CGT rise
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Potential changes to Capital Gains Tax in the Autumn Budget could hinder UK's tech innovation, warns expert Adam Chick, driving entrepreneurs to sell prematurely.
Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme
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r&d
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The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.
LinkedIn reveals Australia’s top startups for 2024
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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talent attraction
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startup ecosystem
Montu tops LinkedIn's 2024 Top Startups Australia list, leading a diverse range of fast-growing firms including Eucalyptus and Vow, noted for innovation in telehealth and food biotech.
Indosat hosts Indonesia's inaugural Banking AI Day in Jakarta
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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blockchain
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison hosts Indonesia's inaugural Banking AI Day in Jakarta, spotlighting AI's role in revolutionising the nation's financial sector.
Australian startup Build Buddy to compete at Startup World Cup
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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payment technologies
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stripe
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startup ecosystem
Australian startup Build Buddy will represent the country at the Startup World Cup finals in San Francisco, vying for a USD $1 million investment prize.
Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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New data from Venture Planner reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software companies, and farms as top choices for budding entrepreneurs globally, with the UK leading in startup activity.
Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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fintech
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cleantech
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agritech
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.
AI investment surges among European startups despite challenges
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Report reveals 68% of European tech startups are leveraging AI, with investments in emerging technologies like ML and 5G shaping the future landscape.
Avarni appoints David Payne & Daniel Jarosch in key roles
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cleantech
Avarni, a leading decarbonisation firm, appoints David Payne as its Chief Commercial Officer and Daniel Jarosch as board Chairman, marking a new phase of global growth.
Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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jobs
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digital economy
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startup ecosystem
Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.
Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as partnerships director
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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startup ecosystem
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linktree
Dovetail, an Australian venture studio, appoints Poppy Trewhella as its first venture partnerships director to drive startups' partnerships.
Slyp appoints Jude Blankfield as chief of staff
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Jude Blankfield, Slyp's head of marketing, has been appointed chief of staff to create decision-making efficiency and support business strategy.
Slyp appoints Jude Blankfield as Chief of staff
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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business strategy
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startup ecosystem
Jude Blankfield, head of marketing, has been appointed as the first chief of staff at Slyp to support business strategy and ensure aligned leadership decisions.
Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as Venture Partnerships Director
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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startup ecosystem
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linktree
Dovetail Ventures appoints Poppy Trewhella as its first venture partnerships director, to drive partnerships with tech startups in Australia and New Zealand.
Queensland Govt backs safety-tech firm to tune of $1m
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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queensland government
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safety
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startup ecosystem
Queensland Government invests $1m in safety-tech company TicTocTrack to enhance its integrated tracking software platform.
Startup Dunedin gets funding boost from Dunedin City Council
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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startup ecosystem
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dunedin city council
Donedin’s startup ecosystem is getting a $150,000 boost over the next two years, thanks to the Dunedin City Council’s Economic Development Committee.
Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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incubator
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soda inc
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startup ecosystem
Waikato-based incubator Soda Inc is about to throw Hawke’s Bay businesses a valuable lifeline, thanks to a partnership with Business Hawke’s Bay.
Corporate-startup retreat creates playbook for closer collaboration
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
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startups
ZeroPoint Ventures hopes the playbook, over time and with further input, will be broadly adopted by the corporate and startup venture community.