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WEBSydney legaltech startup Mary Technology has raised $1.35 million to enlist artificial intelligence to transform one of the most laborious and costly parts of case preparations – a chronology draft. The round was led by Empress Capital with support from Sam Nickless, CEO of Gilbert + Tobin, The Fund, Sydney Angels and Mark Kalajzich and ….
An early stage VC investor explains everything you need to know …
WEBFeb 2, 2022 — We’ve now made 14 investments, and in almost all cases Galileo was the first VC investor in each startup’s pre-seed or seed round. We’ve backed some compelling early-stage companies and are on the hunt for more. If you’re raising your first round, you should apply now. A common pattern I’m hearing …
Funerals startup Bare raises $10 million Series A
WEB5 days ago — Western Australian funeral industry challenger brand Bare has raised $10 million in a Series A. The round was led by Perennial Partners and Ord Minnett Private Capital. The company, previously known as Bare Cremation counts OIF Ventures, Athletic Ventures, Who Gives A Crap founder Simon Griffiths and …
Brisbane's River City Labs is backing 20 women tech founders with …
WEBAug 31, 2023 — Brisbane’s River City Labs is looking to back up to 20 women entrepreneurs in a new program that will offer emerging tech companies run by female founders with several months of support and mentoring to get their ideas to the next level.
How Melanie Perkins turned Canva into one of the world's most ...
WEBMar 10, 2022 — Melanie Perkins is an ambition-driven creative, making transformative impacts on the world of graphic design. She is CEO and co-founder of Canva, which launched in 2014. Kochie’s Business Builders editor Cec Busby untangles the truth behind Canva’s ‘overnight success’ in this interview with Perkins.
New Zealand AI insights startup Yabble raises $3 million for …
WEBSep 8, 2021 — New Zealand data insights startup Yabble has raised NZ$3 million (A$2.9m) as it looks to expand into Australia and then the US. The AI company’s second raise was led by Hillfarrance among existing investors that include Movac, New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Enterprise Angels, and other Angel …
New Zealand agritech startup Halter has raised $29 million in …
WEBApr 27, 2021 — A New Zealand agritech startup fitting cows with GPS-enabled solar collars to “guide” cows around pastures using sound and vibrations, creating virtual fences via an app, has raised A$29 million in a series B round. Halter says it is bridging the gap between human and animal understanding to transform farming. The series B …
Project management software startup Sitemate raises $1.3 million
WEB20 hours ago — Sydney project management startup Sitemate has raised $1.3 million in funding from Artesian Venture Capital, Sydney angels, and high net worth individuals.. Founded by Hartley Pike and Sam McDonnell, the startup has created Dashpivot, a platform helping industrial organisations in the construction, oil and gas, building, and mining sectors replicate their internal management system’s ...
Mable, a disability support tech platform backed by tennis …
WEB3 days ago — A health tech gig economy platform for aged care and disability support workers has raised $100 million. Mable, which counts US Open grand slam and Paralympic gold medal winner Dylan Alcott among its backers, has taken on the equity investment from global private equity firm General Atlantic.
Software development platform Buildkite raises $31 million Series B
WEBSep 20, 2024 — Software development startup Buildkite has raised US$21 million (A$31m) in a Series B round. Local VCs OneVentures and AirTree led the round with Up bank founder Dom Pym also chipping in alongside US firm General Catalyst. The Melbourne devops tech company previously raised $28 million in 2020 at a $200 million valuation.