Leonardo.AI, the Australian developer of a rapidly growing generative AI art platform, will be acquired by graphic design giant Canva for an undisclosed sum. Although only launched in December 2022,...
Startups
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The federal government’s only program for female startup founders will not continue after internal analysis determined more than $35 million in direct grants and mentoring for almost one thousand...
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Biosecurity startup ExoFlare has closed a $5.3 million capital raise to develop its online platform for tracking threats in the agriculture and food supply chain. The seed raise was...
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Up to 10 female venture capitalists will be trained up in a new state-backed initiative to widen the opportunities from Queensland’s $130 million startup funding drive. Brisbane based and...
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The Victorian government’s startup agency is backing seven pre-accelerator programs to be delivered by other organisations, with focus areas across AI, MedTech, First Nations founders and circular economy. LaunchVic...
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Twenty startups will share in almost $1 million in funding under the first round of the NSW government’s re-launched MVP Ventures program, while a further 16 firms wait to...
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Australia’s infinite recycling startup Samsara Eco has added $100 million and a host of new investors to its Series A, bringing total funding to more than $160 million as...
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The Western Australian government has awarded $3.56 million in funding from two key innovation commercialisation grants programs backed by the state’s New Industries Fund to nearly 50 companies. Companies...
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Sydney quantum startup Diraq has chalked up another $10 million in funding through an expanded Series A as the company continues its efforts to develop the world’s first fully...
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An ANU spinout that uses AI to breakdown complex business and policy problems beat out almost 200 other startups on Thursday to claim top prize at Australia’s inaugural AI...
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Australian AI and machine learning startups can now apply for Google’s new accelerator program, offering free access to Google cloud and tailored advice. The AI First accelerator program opened...
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The federal government has dished out $13.5 million to 12 aviation projects focusing on the use of technology to improve farming efficiency, industry sustainability and the delivering of essential...
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Global funding and large exits for startups fell off a cliff last year with a decline of nearly 50 per cent, but there are some signs of stabilisation and...
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A new SportsTech accelerator has received funding from the Queensland Investment Corporation as a part of the state’s $130 million initiative to attract venture capital and encourage startups. Announced...