Startup that ranks startups coming to Australia
[1] Founded by Australian James Giancotti, Hong Kong-based company Oddup offers ranking services for startups. [2] Through the startup’s ranking system, potential investors will have better per...
Sydney startup Snow Explore creates interactive content-rich maps of mountains
[1] Sydney startup Snow Explore has created interactive maps that allow people to explore mountains before they decide to take on the hike. [2] Snow Explore allows the resorts themselves, as well as t...
Airtasker to put gift cards in major Australian supermarkets and retailers
[1] Airtasker founder Tim Fung believes Australia will likely open its arms to the sharing economy. [2] As large startups like Uber and Airbnb are now into the limelight, Fung reiterates that it̵...
Melbourne startup ShopandBox says going global from day one paid off as it closes $1 million seed round
[1] ShopandBox founder Xin-lung Tai reiterates that it’s best for Australian investors to consider startups eyeing for the global market from the outset than those who are focusing locally. [2...
Australian telecommunications startup ZipTel recruits global sports stars to promote app
[1] To reach more users for its Zipt mobile app, Australian telecommunications startup ZipTel decided to take on a team of world-renowned sportsmen like Gareth Bale, Anthony Joshua, Virat Kohli and...
Make allowances: Aussie startup Pocket money to teach kids about finance
[1] Former finance analyst Reji Eapen is taking off with his own startup, called Pennybox. [2] Eapen’s startup provides an online piggy bank system that enables parents to set a list of chore...
Australian River City Labs to double in size but it is “just the beginning”
[1] River City Labs’ general manager Peta Ellis confirms that they will soon double in size to make sure they can help every deserving startup’s journey. [2] The said expansion will take ...
The innovation imperative: applying knowledge and ideas to build Australia’s advantage
[1] The Australian Council of Learned Academies has concentrated on a three-year study of how to develop and improve Australia’s comparative advantage. [2] Entitled Securing Australia’s Future ...
Brisbane startup Daily Crow News is another startup looking to take on the tough media space
Making it in the media market is tough as many traditional media outlets are downsizing due to financial strains, while others trying to approach the market from a new angle find themselves burned out...
LockSmart claims first Aussie patented keyless Bluetooth padlock
[1] Aussie tech brand Dog and Bone has claimed Australia’s first keyless Bluetooth padlock – going ahead to patent the tough, weatherproof, trackable and secure device. [2] The keyless Bluetooth ...