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Australian startups are targeting overseas government contracts for growth – here’s what you need to know to succeed

Jason Cooney - April 5, 2024 4 MIN READ

With overseas markets such as America, Europe and Asia providing substantial growth opportunities for Australian startups, overseas government tender opportunities are becoming a popular choice for founders to penetrate new markets and grow. There have been many stories of mixed success – from big contract wins to proposals being binned from the outset. In each… Read more »

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Technology lawyers explain what Australian startup founders need to do to prepare for tackling the American market

Anthony Bekker & Chris Spillman - November 23, 2021 4 MIN READ

Australian tech founders should be forgiven for booking a one-way ticket to the United States if they haven’t already after losing that physical connection with the US market. However, a word of caution. Founders should have America’s intellectual property and evolving privacy requirements front-of-mind as borders reopen if they want to avoid problems with capital… Read more »

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How London Tech Week helped these Aussie and Kiwi scaleups go global

Adam Bub - July 15, 2021 4 MIN READ

The UK is ready for the Australian and New Zealand tech invasion. With 30 significant tech clusters, a record A$20 billion in UK venture capital investment in 2020 (the third highest in the world) and new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand, the UK is our oyster. The proof is in the (British)… Read more »

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How to launch an Australian startup in the US

Costa Koulis - July 19, 2019 3 MIN READ

With a population of over 327 million people, the largest economy in the world, and a market that is distinctly English-speaking, the United States is a lucrative market for Australian startups. However, it is not as simple as wanting to expand an Aussie company to America — there are a lot of inside… Read more »

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The federal government is offering $50,000 grants so you can take your idea global

Simon Thomsen - June 3, 2019 < 1 MIN READ

The Australian government is offering researchers and businesses up to take their products global under round four of its Global Connections Fund (GCF) Bridging Grants. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the grants are designed to strengthen international partnerships between small businesses and researchers. “Connecting small and medium enterprises with the research… Read more »

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How to go global from day one as an Aussie startup

Mac Wang - February 28, 2019 3 MIN READ

Thinking about international expansion can seem overwhelming and premature, but it could be crucial to the overall success of your startup.

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Why Sydney startup Matchboard ditched the country manager for a licensing model in its UK expansion

Gina Baldassarre - February 21, 2019 3 MIN READ

Beyond opening a bank account, Melamed said the biggest challenge in setting Matchboard up in the UK was finding the right person to appoint as country manager.

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How to manage your startup’s global team

Mark Fletcher - August 24, 2018 3 MIN READ

There’s no substitute for having the right people when beginning a startup, but it is even more crucial when setting up a global team.

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Tips for expanding your Australian startup into the UK

Bryn Robinson - July 13, 2018 3 MIN READ

The UK is a natural contender for an Australian business looking to go global, but there are a couple of key things to think about before making the move.

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How Brisbane’s Movus went from selling a PowerPoint to international expansion

Gina Baldassarre - July 9, 2018 4 MIN READ

Now used by customers from regional Australia to the US and even New Caledonia, the Movus product is most easily explained as “a FitBit for machines”.

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