Blackbird partner Phoebe Harrop will take the helm of VC fund’s Kiwi out as its founding head, Samantha Wong, returns to Australia pending the birth of her second child. Wong announced the move back across The Ditch on Blackbird’s blog, saying “I’ve decided this is the right time for me and my family to move… Read more »
Mentorloop has raised $725,000 in funding from venture capital firms Blackbird Ventures, Rampersand, and Tempus Partners, and a number of angel investors.
Long-running accelerator program Startmate has opened applications for its 2016 intake, this year upping its funding offering for participants by 50 percent to $75,000 and bringing on four new partners to help mentors provide dedicated guidance and advice to startups.
Nearly 9000 taxi drivers just scored $152 million from Uber as compensation for its illegal launch in Australia 
SISTER ACT: Nicola Forrest drops $100 million into an investment fund to back women 
3 ways Spotify’s annual Wrapped of songs you listen to helps define who you are 
Western Australia launches $150 million startup investment program, backing 7 VCs with $45m 
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