Here’s a recap of recent funding developments from Australia, India, the US and beyond. Main Sequence Ventures Backs Avarni with $2.5m in latest funding round Main Sequence Ventures, the CSIRO VC fund, continues its support for Avarni, a carbon accounting software startup, by leading a $2.5 million fundraising effort. Brisbane early-stage fund Sprint Ventures […]
The Australian Information Commissioner’s Federal Court proceedings against Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ACL) represent a significant milestone for privacy law in Australia. Recent major data breaches have affected millions of Australians, with their sensitive personal information exposed, which in turn has opened them up to the risk of identity fraud and scams. This has […]
As an entrepreneur there isn’t anyone to tell you how well you are doing or how much you have achieved so I feel it is really important to look at what has been accomplished or ticket off daily tasks and celebrate each small win. Cass Wingrove Meet Nourishy, the Aussie startup dreamt up by […]
The time of year has come again when businesses must be alert to seasonal fraud, but this year, there’s growing concern that a significant rise in fraud will occur due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). With AI being widely adopted by businesses and individuals alike this year, fraudsters are also harnessing this tech […]
Welcome to AI Weekly, where we delve into the cutting-edge and ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence and bring you concise yet comprehensive summaries of the most exciting AI developments. Australians consider embracing AI for black friday/cyber Monday deals A UserTesting survey reveals that 53% of Australians are considering using AI for Black Friday and […]
There’s no doubt that Australian small businesses are navigating turbulent waters. New research reveals that 85% of Australia’s 2.3 million small businesses are unaware of the pending changes to the Privacy Act that will incur new obligations around the handling of personal information for small businesses, further impacting SMBs in 2024. Furthermore, the trials […]
At the recent Migration Institute of Australia conference in Sydney, the Department of Home Affairs shed light on significant changes within Australia’s migration program, with an emphasis on improving the skilled migration system. The Department presented insights into the program’s overhaul as the existing program was deemed “not fit for purpose” due to unclear […]
New research by VistaPrint, the leading design and marketing partner to Australian small businesses, today reveals how SMBs are preparing to conquer the festive season. One in three (36%) of SMB owners reveal they typically generate between 11-20% of their annual revenue during November and December, in the lead up to Christmas. In 2022, […]
The Access Group has recently unveiled a significant initiative, earmarking $100,000 in Small Business Software Grants for ten carefully selected businesses. Alongside this generous financial support, the company is also offering complimentary software health checks to all entrants, aimed at diagnosing and addressing software-related challenges faced by businesses. Against the backdrop of a concerning […]
Applications are now open, and four companies will be selected for the first round of the new Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) Scaleup Program. Addressing the ecosystem’s growing pains which threaten to drive Australia’s next generation of tech unicorns offshore, Cremorne Digital Hub’s Scaleup Program powered by Boab aims to fuel the next level of […]