Tag: Startups

Chris Minns: Unlock superannuation for VC investment

Posted on   |  by James Riley
NSW Premier Chris Minns has thrown his weight behind Tech Council of Australia calls for rule changes that would enable a greater share of superannuation funds to be invested...

Qld super mandate directs $50m to local startups

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
One of Queensland’s largest super funds will direct $50 million towards innovative startups under a new investment mandate designed to drive productivity. The mandate will see Brighter Super work...

NSW pulls innovation lever in ‘pro-growth’ Budget

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s third Budget has sought to cement the state’s position as a hub for technology investment, as the government stares down flatlining productivity and business investment....

Sally-Ann Williams set to leave incubator Cicada Innovations

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Sally-Ann Williams will step down as the chief executive of deep tech incubator and Tech23 organiser Cicada Innovations after six years in the role supporting Australian science and technology....

Victoria sets up review of its VC fund and startup supports

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Victoria’s state-run VC fund and startup development agency will go under the microscope as part of the most extensive review of the state’s innovation investment settings in a decade....

Aussie AI statrtup raises US$1.5m pre-seed funding

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Australian startup Heatseeker AI has raised US$1.5 million (A$2.3 million) in pre-seed funding from US investors at a “pivotal moment” in the multi-billion dollar market research industry. The oversubscribed...