The annual Vivid Sydney festival, May 26 to June 17, is expanding its program with new food events to accompany the evening lights. The 23-day festival features more than 300 events showcasing artists, musicians, and thought leaders while also recognising the significant contributions of First Nations people. This year’s theme is “Vivid Sydney, Naturally” and… Read more »
Melbourne-based material science company, Great Wrap, has launched the world’s first compostable pallet wrap. The alternative to plastic wrap is made with food waste to combat the global dependence on petroleum-based pallet wrap and plastic pollution. Cofounders Jordy Kay and Julia Kay saw a materials revolution happening around them. Everything industry from energy, transport, and… Read more »
Adelaide-based Fleet Space Technologies has appointed its former head of marketing, Chloe Leclerc, as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). She’s been charged with building Fleet’s go-to-market strategy and presence in Australia and North America, with a focus on its satellite-based solution for minerals exploration. Fleet designs, builds, and operates small satellites which deliver universal… Read more »
Sydney-based proptech startup, Downsizer, has secured A$3.75 million in seed capital. The round was led by Correlation Australia Holdings (CAH), supported by existing shareholders, including family offices and high-net-worth individuals. It brings the total raised to date to $6.1 million. Downsizer is an award-winning startup that provides digital solutions for the finance, property, and insurance… Read more »
Early stage investment company Antler Australia recently backed a new cohort of startups as part of its ongoing program to build great local tech companies. Startup Daily is sharing the details of each venture in the “Antler Investor Memos” series, which is designed to give you a quick, sharp understanding of the startups and people… Read more »
Melbourne healthtech startup, MoreGoodDays has raised $3.5 million for a digital solution to managing chronic pain. The round was led by Blackbird, with support from impact fund Giant Leap, Side Stage Ventures, the Snow Foundation, and LaunchVic’s female-focused sidecar investment program, the Alice Anderson Fund. Neala Fulia and Helena Ngo co-founded the healthtech platform to… Read more »
Sydney enterprise software company, Capsifi, announced its new executive leadership team. The company has appointed a new Chair, Andrew Barkla, CEO, Ian McAdam, and CRO, Tony Mascarenhas. Capsifi founder and former CEO Dr Terry Roach has decided to shift his attention to the strategy and vision for product innovation. Capsifi is an architecture software platform… Read more »
Who says a good story can’t begin with mountain spas, marsupials, and the Milky Way? The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has just wrapped up its first-ever photo competition, and some of the winning shots are nothing short of breathtaking. From serene mountain spas to adorable marsupials and even the majestic Milky Way, these… Read more »
Professional Golfers Association (PGA) champion Kel Nagle’s granddaughter, Alicia Nagle, launched her startup, Zonely, to make golf fun, accessible, and social for all players. Founder Nagle said that with Zonely, she wants to change golf’s poor brand image for golfers and people who’d like to try and become golfers. Zonely is a golf community with… Read more »
Choice has tested 21 hot cross bun varieties, so you know exactly which ones to add to your shopping trolley this Easter. The independent, member-funded consumer advocacy group had their experts blind-taste-test each hot cross bun and rated them based on flavor, appearance, aroma, and texture. Choice editorial director Marg Rafferty said that with so… Read more »
Digital property investment platform PropHero has appointed Sophie Hayek to the newly created role of CEO Australia. She joined the company in September 2022 as global chief operating officer. The proptech startup helps people find, purchase, and manage investment properties in Australia and Europe as a “next gen” buyer’s agent. Hayek said they want to… Read more »
The Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF) has anointed former Afterpay chair Elana Rubin to lead its board. Rubin, a former AustralianSuper chair, currently chairs the Victorian Managed Insurance Agency and is a non-executive director at Dexus, Telstra, and Slater & Gordon. She takes on the chair role of ABGF from former NSW premier Mike Baird.… Read more »
Australian delivery platform, Zoom2u has launched a new SaaS marketplace, Drivers2u, to help businesses tackle deliveries. The delivery service by the ASX-listed software company aims to bridge the gap between customers and drivers. Local businesses and restaurants can match with delivery provider for free through Drivers2u. The platform allows businesses and customers to post a… Read more »
Queensland rocket company Gilmour Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Atomos Space to provide in-space transportation and launch aggregation services. The deal comes as Gilmour prepares for the launch of its first home-grown rocket from it Bowen Orbital Spaceport in northern Queensland Atomos offers in-space transportation services, while Gold Coast-based Gilmour, which… Read more »
Cuppa, the member-based platform that helps people improve their wellness, performance, and sense of belonging will host four conversations across four hours with four incredible female leaders this Wednesday, March 8. Cuppa.tv features hundreds of on-demand and live video conversations with some of the world’s most credible inspirational experts, personalities, and storytellers to improve your… Read more »
The Canva brand is now worth more than Woolies, Telstra and Bunnings
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