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Airbnb prompts wave of like-minded start-ups
2:01AM | Thursday, 21 FebruaryA number of new start-ups have likened themselves to US-based company Airbnb, the leader in travel rentals, which has booked more than 10 million nights of accommodation worldwide.
Twitter investor joins in $20 million funding round for Bigcommerce
9:36AM | Thursday, 6 SeptemberEarly Twitter investor Mike Maples has joined US venture capital firm General Catalyst Partners in backing Sydney-based tech start-up Bigcommerce, which has secured $20 million in funding.
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.
eBay acquires recommendation service Hunch
11:39AM | Tuesday, 22 NovemberAuction site eBay has acquired New York-based recommendation service Hunch, in a deal believed to be worth $80 million, as recommendation websites continue to grow in popularity.
