Jobs social network LinkedIn has released the 2024 LinkedIn Top Startups Australia list, naming medicinal cannabis telehealth firm Montu as its top company
The list is compiled from trawling data on the platform four core areas: employee growth, jobseeker interest, and member engagement within the company and its employees, as well as how well these startups have poached talent from the flagship LinkedIn Top Companies list.
To feature on the list the startups have to be based in Australia, been founded within the last five year, be privately held and independent, and have 30 or more full-time employee. Nearly all the startups in 2024 hail from Melbourne or Sydney, with two based in Brisbane.
Linkedin Australia career expert Cayla Dengate said the top 20 offers jobseekers a list to emerging startups where those keen to be part of the sector can bolster their careers.
“Linkedin’s 2024 Top Startups list showcases Australia’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and features dynamic companies across a wide-variety of industries,” she said.
“Based on unique LinkedIn data, the list can help Aussie professionals discover emerging companies across multiple sectors and help provide valuable insights for those looking to grow their career.”
For chart topper Montu it’s their second time featuring, having ranked fifth in 2023. Managing director, Christopher Strauch, is pleased that the organisation continues to be recognised for both its growth and positive impact.
“We’re so proud to have come first this year, after such a great placement on the same list last year,” he said.
“It’s also an honour to once again be listed among the best companies in Australia. Continuing to attract top-tier talent means we can focus on putting our patients first.”
Montu has been making an impact more broadly since launching in 2019 having topped the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 in 2022 and 2023 — the first company to win twice.
Montu has a range of services in the medicinal cannabis space from its telehealth clinic Alternaleaf, pharmacy dispensing via Leafio, and accredited healthcare education for clinicians through SAGED.
“Our 850+ remote-based Australian staff members work hard each and every day to deliver excellent results for our patients, and we’re fiercely proud of the fact that we’ve all helped build a truly innovative business,” Strauch said.
“It’s always an achievement to be recognised as the leading organisation within our sector, for both our patients and our staff alike.”
2024 LinkedIn Top Startups Australia list, the kind of jobs it has and who they’re currently looking for.
The company insights were sourced from LinkedIn Talent Insights and includes full-time employee profiles associated with the startup on LinkedIn. Skills data was derived from measuring the most frequent skills among a company’s employees. Most common job titles represent the occupations that are most common within each company. Largest job function measures the function area most prevalent within each company.
1. Montu
Full-time headcount: 830
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: TypeScript, SASS, Mobile Applications
Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Patient Care Coordinator, Account Manager
Largest job functions: Engineering, Healthcare Services, Operations
What they do: Montu is an Australian medical cannabis company that connects Australians with qualified doctors through its telehealth platform, Alternaleaf.
2. Eucalyptus
Full-time headcount: 200+
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Social Media, Mobile Applications, Public Health
Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Customer Support Specialist
Largest job functions: Healthcare Services, Marketing, Operations
What they do: Eucalyptus is a telehealth platform serving patients across four key brands, such as contraception and fertility, skincare, men’s health and sexual wellness.
3. ProcurePro
Full-time headcount: 40
Year founded: 2020
Most common skills: User Interface Design, TypeScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Customer Experience Manager
Largest job functions: Engineering, Customer Success and Support, Business Development
What they do:ProcurePro creates software for construction firms to manage and consolidate their procurement processes into a single digital platform.
4. Heidi Health
Full-time headcount: 62
Founded: 2021
Most common skills: Python (Programming Language), React.js, Research Skills
Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Content Manager
Largest job functions: Engineering, Healthcare Services, Marketing
What they do: Melbourne-based Heidi Health built an AI tool that enables medical practitioners to automate administrative tasks, such as writing clinical notes, case histories and referral letters.
5. Constantinople
Full-time headcount: 90
Year founded: 2022
Most common skills: MATLAB, Machine Learning, Python (Programming Language)
Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Software Engineering Manager
Largest job functions: Engineering, Product Management, Operations
What they do: Constantinople is an all-in-one software and operational platform that helps banks manage everything from customer service and banking products to operations, compliance and anti-money laundering.
6. Vow
Full-time headcount: 92
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Microbiology, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology
Most common job titles: Manufacturing Technician, Software Engineer, Manufacturing Associate
Largest job functions: Operations, Research, Engineering
What they do: Vow is a food biotech company that uses animal cells to grow meat-like products in laboratories and factories, rather than farms and abattoirs.
7. Ofload
Full-time headcount: 138
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Freight, Freight Forwarding, Air Freight
Most common job titles: Business Development Manager, Product Manager, Transportation Manager
Largest job functions: Operations, Business Development, Purchasing
What they do: Ofload is a freight logistics company that aims to digitise Australian trucking fleets into a more sustainable and centralised supply chain. It connects companies looking to deliver products with shippers and carriers.
8. Howatson+Company
Full-time headcount: 135
Year founded: 2021
Most common skills: Television, Advertising, User Experience (UX)
Most common job titles: Director of Business Development, Creative Director, Manager of Sales
Largest job functions: Business Development, Arts and Design, Marketing
What they do:Howatson+Company is a full-service advertising company that has recorded rapid growth since it was founded in 2021.
9. Zeller
Full-time headcount: 260
Year founded: 2020
Most common skills: Kotlin, Android Development, JavaScript
Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Account Executive, Mobile Application Developer
Largest job functions: Engineering, Sales, Marketing
What they do: Zeller is a payment and financial services startup for small to medium-sized businesses that helps owners accept and make payments and manage their finances.
10. Safewill
Full-time headcount: 40
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Social Media, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Marketing Strategy
Most common job titles: Partnerships Manager, Account Manager, Software Engineer
Largest job functions: Business Development, Customer Success and Support, Marketing
What they do: Safewill is an end-of-life planning platform where users can digitally create a will more easily.
11. Hypersonix Launch Systems
Full-time headcount: 36
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: SOLIDWORKS, Python (Programming Language), Project Management
Most common job title: Mechanical Engineer
Largest job functions: Engineering, Business Development, Information Technology
What they do: Hypersonix Launch Systems is developing hypersonic aircraft and engines that are powered by hydrogen and made using 3D printing technology.
12. ORDE Financial
Full-time headcount: 127
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Investments, Financial Services, Mortgage Lending
Most common job titles: Banking Analyst, Business Development Manager, Business Development Officer
Largest job functions: Finance, Business Development, Sales
What they do: ORDE Financial is an Australian non-bank mortgage lender that specialises in residential, commercial and self-managed super fund loans.
13. Bizcap ANZ
Full-time headcount: 96
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Account Management, Credit Risk Management, Business Relationship Management
Most common job titles: Bank Clerk, Business Development Manager, Loan Representative
Largest job functions: Finance, Business Development, Customer Success and Support
What they do: Bizcap provides fast and flexible business loans without upfront credit checks for small to medium-sized enterprises.
14. Visory
Full-time headcount: 62
Year founded: 2020
Most common skills: Payroll Administration, Bookkeeping, Xero
Most common job titles: Bookkeeper, Customer Experience Manager, Account Executive
Largest job functions: Accounting, Customer Success and Support, Sales
What they do: Visory is an end-to-end digital platform for bookkeeping that helps businesses identify efficiencies and growth areas.
15. pay.com.au
Full-time headcount: 60
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Social Media, Account Management, Node.js
Most common job titles: Full Stack Engineer, Business Development Manager, Head of Marketing
Largest job functions: Business Development, Engineering, Marketing
What they do: pay.com.au is a B2B startup that helps businesses manage their payments in a single platform and earn points towards its flexible rewards programs.
16. Quantum Brilliance
Full-time headcount: 80
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Physics, Optics, Quantum Optics
Most common job title: Software Engineer
Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Business Development
What they do: Quantum Brilliance makes small quantum computers that can operate at room temperature.
17. ACLE Services
Renewable Energy storage, Melbourne
Full-time headcount: 51
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, MATLAB
Most common job titles: Maintenance Engineer, Construction Manager, Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Largest job functions: Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance
What they do: ACLE Services designs and builds solar and battery energy storage systems throughout Australia.
18. Dabble
Full-time headcount: 125
Year founded: 2020
Most common skills: Machine Learning, TypeScript, SASS
Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Head of Product, Software Engineering Team Lead
Largest job functions: Engineering, Marketing, Customer Success and Support
What they do: Dabble is an online sports and racing bookmaker where users can share their experiences and tips with other members through an app.
19. Bare
Full-time headcount: 70
Year founded: 2019
Most common skills: Marketing Strategy, Research Skills, Data Analysis
Most common job titles: Customer Service Representative, Customer Service Attendant
Largest job functions: Customer Success and Support, Legal, Engineering
What they do: Bare is a funeral arrangement platform offering end-of-life services including cremation, funerals, memorial celebrations, grief and legal support.
20. Honey Insurance
Full-time headcount: 140
Year founded: 2021
Most common skills: User Experience (UX), General Insurance, JavaScript
Most common job titles: Customer Support Specialist, Softwar, Engineer
Largest job functions: Customer Success and Support, Engineering, Product Management
What they do:Honey Insurance is a home insurance company that gives customers free sensors to install in their houses to monitor for water leaks, fire and theft, in exchange for cheaper premiums.
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