US-based Australian startup Checkmate has raised US$5 million (A$7.75m) in a Seed round. The raise was led by US VC Fuel Capital. The other investors include Kevin Johnson, the former CEO of Ebates at Rakuten, NFL star Joe Montana’s Liquid 2 Ventures, Ancestry CEO Deborah Liu, Firstbase CEO Chris Herd, XMTP cofounder Shane Mac, f7… Read more »
As the number of people in Australia living in apartments continues to increase, some of the simple things in life like getting packages delivered becomes a lot more difficult. In an age of secure apartment buildings and online shopping, CEO of One Key Access, Chanel Costabir identified the need for a solution for both couriers… Read more »
Companies will need to place a stronger emphasis on building their voice technology presence, as it will soon become its own channel, with its own spend and tactics.
The City of Sydney has partnered with Investible to run a Retail Innovation Program, an accelerator program aimed at helping traditional bricks and mortar retailers get online.
Founded by husband and wife team Emma and Joel Inteman, ShopShare is a shoppable video platform aiming to help content creators give shoppers advice.
To take advantage of all this Christmas shopping season has to offer, here are some tips to help ensure your online store can cope with the crowds and amplify sales.
July is the latest ecommerce venture for its cofounders: Athan Didaskalou founded coffee subscription business Three Thousand Thieves, while Richard Li cofounded online furniture retailer Brosa.
Scratch is producing what it believes is a healthier alternative to the dog foods found in supermarkets, selling it direct to consumers via a subscription.
Companion Couch cofounder Joe Greathead shares his insights and lessons learned from coming up with and running an ecommerce company.
ShopBack is an online loyalty program of sorts, giving shoppers cash back for purchases made from partner retailers through its platform.
Despite being a millennial in her mid-20s, I rarely buy clothes online. A jacket here, a jumper there, perhaps, but I don’t often go beyond that, usually because the choices are too overwhelming and I’m never convinced that what looks good on the screen will actually look go on me unless I can try it… Read more »
The idea for Speqs and its virtual try on solution came from cofounder Bjorn Russell’s experience playing around with the L’Oreal Makeup Genius app.
Integrated into an online retailer’s website, the To Me Love Me tool will help shoppers find the right fit on their first go.
After months of speculation, Amazon confirmed in a brief statement that it will be launching its retail offering in Australia.
Brosa has gone through MAP, raised $2 million in funding, grown its team to 50 staff members, and announced YoY growth of more than 400 percent.
Curdled dreams: ‘raw’ milk startup Made By Cow ceases production as it’s handed to administrators
Biotech incubator CUREator tips $12 million into 19 startups tackling global health
Veteran tech director Cass O’Connor to chair Airtasker as James Spencely steps down to focus on humanitarian work
KKR-owned Kiwi edtech acquires Australian primary school teaching startup in $40 million deal
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