Financial advice fintech Lumiant has raised $5 million in a second self-described “Seed” round. The funding came from two growing independent advisory firms, Australia’s Invest Blue and US firm Savant Wealth Management. Lumiant is a cloud-based advice platform designed to improve financial advisers’ and clients’ advice outcomes. The funding is earmarked for US expansion and… Read more »
Electric car-sharing startup evee is raising capital via crowdfunding, as it looks to expand into the UK and EU markets. Evee launched in 2016 and is now hoping to raise $1.6 million in an equity crowdfunding campaign on Birchal. The company hit three million kilometres of electric vehicle (EV) sharing just days before kicking off… Read more »
Discrimination and racism come at a massive cost to the Australian economy and society, as Indigenous Australians and people of colour bear the brunt, especially when it comes to their mental health. In response, those hardest hit by the ongoing problem have built a digital platform to support each other. Maya Cares is a community… Read more »
Catalysr, the Western Sydney startup incubator for migrant entrepreneurs, aka migrapreneurs, is in the final days of applications for its 2023 fellowship program. The startup accelerator helps migrants and refugees build businesses that contribute to Australia’s economic success. The applications are open and close next Wednesday, March 29. The 10-week program is for early-stage migrant… Read more »
Women empowerment organisation Dress for Success Sydney (DFSS) has reached halfway in its fundraising goal of $250,000 to assist women throughout Australia in overcoming barriers to employment. The not-for-profit is urging Australians to contribute the equivalent of one hour’s pay to support them in reaching their target. DFSS is an affiliate of Dress for Success… Read more »
Indigenous Australian university STEM students have a chance to reach for the stars with a new internship program backed by the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) was announced during the Australian visit of NASA Administrator US Senator Bill Nelson this week. NISA… Read more »
Queensland catering startup Gathar is launching a crowdfunding campaign on female founder focused platform Microwd. Gathar is the self-described “Airbnb of dinner parties”, which matches hosts with caterers, from chefs to talented home cooks. Expressions of interest for the crowdfunding campaign opened today on Microwd, which rebranded from ‘Pledgeme’ last year. The dinner party marketplace… Read more »
Australian advertising platform, Zitcha, announced several key additions to its C-Suite and strategic partnerships worldwide as part of an international expansion rolling out throughout 2023. The software platform lets retailers sell advertising space to suppliers to market directly to their customers. It automates marketing purchases by retail brands on retailer channels such as email, apps,… Read more »
Insurance giant IAG’s venture capital arm, Firemark Ventures, has appointed former Fintech Australia boss Rebecca Schot-Guppy a general partner alongside company veteran Bradley Armstrong. The company initially recruited Schot-Guppy as its leverage and portfolio management manager in late 2021. Armstrong has been with the business for nearly a decade, working his way up the ranks from… Read more »
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 »
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