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Entrepreneurialism is AlwaysOn in Australia, says leading US entrepreneur
2:07PM | Wednesday, 20 FebruaryHigh-profile American entrepreneur Tony Perkins has highlighted US investors’ increasing appetite for Australian companies, ahead of Australia’s first-ever AlwaysOn conference.
Cashed-up Dropbox snaps up Snapjoy
3:19AM | Monday, 11 MarchUS-based start-up success story Dropbox has acquired online photo library Snapjoy for an undisclosed sum, less than one week after its acqui-hire of music streaming service Audiogalaxy.
Online genealogy boom continues as MyHeritage raises $25 million
3:09AM | Monday, 11 MarchIsraeli company MyHeritage has acquired long-term rival Geni.com after raising $25 million in new funding, as the genealogy industry continues to grow both overseas and in Australia.
2012 BRW Young Rich List – eight standouts from a tech dominated year
9:05AM | Thursday, 27 SeptemberThe 2012 BRW Young Rich List has a strong start-up and tech flavor, with Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar heading the rankings.
Australia “off the radar” for US tech investment: Rackspace chief
8:00AM | Thursday, 23 AugustThe local head of US hosting giant Rackspace has risked provoking indignation among start-ups for claiming that Australia is “off the radar” of US technology firms investing in overseas markets.
99designs ramps up European plans with purchase of German rival 12designer
8:58AM | Thursday, 9 AugustAustralian start-up 99designs has opened the doors of its Berlin office after making its first acquisition in German design marketplace 12designer, one year after raising $35 million.
Angry Birds developer Rovio sets its sights on 2013 IPO
8:59AM | Monday, 6 AugustThe Finnish gaming company behind much-loved mobile app Angry Birds is preparing for an initial public offering in 2013, but says it’s in no hurry in light of Facebook’s ill-fated stock market float.
US start-up funding in decline, but local outlook not so grim
7:19AM | Tuesday, 24 JulyA new report reveals start-up funding in the United States is in decline, falling by 12% in the April-June period, but a local body says the fundraising climate in Australia isn’t quite as tough.
eBay follows Etsy’s lead with new Melbourne base
6:34AM | Wednesday, 6 JuneeBay Australia has followed in the footsteps of online retailer Etsy, establishing a physical presence in Melbourne, in a bid to further build its seller base.
Etsy opens Melbourne showroom – five tips from an Etsy expert
5:32AM | Friday, 18 MayA local Etsy expert has offered her key tips to start-ups looking to use Etsy as a selling platform, after it was revealed the Brooklyn-based online retailer is opening a showroom in Melbourne.
Zuckerberg to raise $US1 billion in Facebook IPO
5:14AM | Sunday, 6 MayFacebook has finally set a price range for its upcoming initial public offering, telling the market it plans to sell shares at between $US28-$US35, in a move that will vastly increase the fortunes of chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and a score of other shareholders.
The global start-up treasure hunt
3:04AM | Friday, 15 MarchWith Australian venture capitalists unwilling, or unable, to back new ventures, Aussie start-ups are increasingly heading to the departure lounge in an attempt to secure funding.
Cashed-up 99designs aims to boost growth
3:25AM | Monday, 11 MarchCrowdsource design giant 99designs says start-ups looking to secure funding need to justify how the money will be used, after the company revealed how its $35 million investment will be used to accelerate its growth.
Atlassian doubles revenue despite no sales staff
3:09AM | Monday, 11 MarchAustralian software giant Atlassian has revealed it doesn’t employ salespeople among its 450-strong workforce, but has still managed to almost double its revenue over the past 18 months.
How Aussie start-ups can crack the US
5:33AM | Wednesday, 2 MayAtlassian is held up as something of a trailblazer among Australia’s start-up community, and with good reason.
Deputy.com to compete in $100k Amazon start-up challenge
11:47AM | Thursday, 10 NovemberSydney-based tech start-up Deputy.com is the only Asia-Pacific company that will compete in this year’s Amazon Web Services Start-up Challenge, with a global grand prize worth $100,000.
Dropbox raises $250m after declining Apple offer
10:59AM | Wednesday, 19 OctoberUS-based tech start-up Dropbox has raised $250 million in funding, with a reported valuation of $4 billion, after it emerged that it turned down a nine-digit buyout offer from Apple two years ago.
Crowdsource design giant 99designs launches $99,999 student fund
1:53AM | Tuesday, 24 JanuaryCrowdsource design giant 99designs has launched a $99,999 fund for design students, promising cash for winning entries, as it celebrates its 99,999th design contest.
99designs expands into non-English speaking countries
9:02AM | Friday, 23 SeptemberCrowdsource design giant 99designs has begun launching localised versions of its site, including an Australian version supported by more local sales and marketing staff ahead of an international expansion effort.
12 ways to make your web start-up investable
5:47AM | Wednesday, 2 May2012 is shaping up to be the best year yet for Australian tech start-ups.
