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Where to now for LaunchVic?

The credibility of Victoria’s government-owned funding vehicle LaunchVic has taken a huge hit in the wake of the 500 Startups scandal. Its response to revelations of 500 Startups co-founder...

Pressure grows as 500 Canada shuts

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Pressure is mounting on the Victorian government to pull its funding support for 500 Startups as the global ramifications of a sexual harassment scandal continue to hit the trouble-plagued...

LaunchVic is in a 500 Startups pickle

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Of course LaunchVic should pull its $2.5 million funding of 500 Startups’ plan to set up an accelerator in Melbourne. This is a no-brainer. And it’s not because Dave...

Tech culture here is just as bad

Posted on   |  by James Riley
A number of prominent women in the Australian tech and startup communities have spoken out about the discrimination, sexism and harassment they regularly encounter in the sector. The tech,...

500 Startups put ‘on notice’ in Vic

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Victorian government has put 500 Startups “on notice’ but stopped short of pulling its funding for the world-renowned accelerator following sexual harassment allegations against its founder Dave McClure....

Victoria brings 500 Startups to Aus

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Victorian government has spent more than $2.5 million to bring one of the largest startup accelerators in the world to Australian shores. The investment in Silicon Valley-based accelerator...