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Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor
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Salus Ventures has appointed Dr Shane Arnott to its Strategic Advisor Program, enhancing its mission to bolster Australia's defence technology and resilience.
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Why tech founders risk falling behind - fast
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In the fast-paced tech industry, founders risk stagnation by prioritising speed over strategic learning, potentially overlooking vital market shifts.
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Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.
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SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.
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8seats secures AUD $2m funding for global expansion plans
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Messaging platform 8seats has raised AUD $2 million in seed funding to enhance workplace communication ahead of its 2025 public launch.
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Voluntas Elevate & Afinico partner for business growth
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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Voluntas Elevate and Afinico have teamed up to support New Zealand businesses in scaling from $1 million to $100 million in annual revenue.
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Capmont Technology launches €100m fund for B2B tech startups
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Capmont Technology unveils a €100 million fund to invest in B2B tech startups, boosting its total funding to €300 million.
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Former Culture Amp executive Rod Hamilton joins Rampersand
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Rod Hamilton, ex-Culture Amp co-founder, joins Rampersand as Venture Partner, bringing product expertise to the venture capital firm's portfolio of startups.
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Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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New Zealand’s ed-tech star Kami secures major investment from Boston Ventures, boosting its valuation to $300 million and reaffirming its global ambitions.
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Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.
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Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the e-commerce sector.
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Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Salus Ventures has appointed Archie Judd to bolster its investment team, enhancing Australia's national resilience through deep technology.
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UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.
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AI platform boosts VC funding chances for women of colour founders
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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R/GA EMEA and Founderland have launched PAM, an AI-powered platform, to help women of colour founders secure venture capital (VC) funding, addressing the stark disparity in the industry.
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IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.
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IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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A Singapore-based female founder offers advice on overcoming cybersecurity stereotypes and enhancing gender equality within the male-dominated industry.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers in sportstech through cross-industry engagement
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Australia's sportstech sector, generating A$4.25 billion, fosters cross-industry collaboration leading to improved diversity and broader opportunities.
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UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.
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IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
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IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.