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Meet the 25 start-ups selected for the Advance Innovation Program
3:50PM | Thursday, 7 March 2013 | Michelle HammondThe co-founder of Perth-based start-up Floq is hoping to raise up to $1 million from US investors after being selected as one of 25 start-ups for this year’s Advance Innovation Program.
Matchbox wins global innovation award – five things you can learn
3:28PM | Wednesday, 6 March 2013 | Michelle HammondKitchenware and cookware retailer Matchbox has been named the Australian winner of the 2012 Global Innovation Award, recognised for its design and franchising model.
Pollenizer celebrates fifth birthday: Five lessons from the start-up pioneer
3:32PM | Monday, 4 March 2013 | Michelle HammondMick Liubinskas has highlighted the trials and tribulations of Pollenizer, including how it turned Spreets into a $40 million company, as the online venture builder celebrates its fifth birthday.
Nanotek to clean up in eastern Europe following further expansion
2:34PM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian car-cleaning franchise Nanotek is expanding into the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria, with founder Jim Cornish attributing the move to the region’s “entrepreneurial spirit”.
Instagram hits 100 million users – three things you can learn
2:24PM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe co-founder of Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has outlined key reasons for the company’s success, after hitting 100 million users since its launch in October 2010.
Homegrown cookie franchise bites into global market
2:53PM | Tuesday, 26 February 2013 | Michelle HammondGourmet biscuit producer Byron Bay Cookies intends to go global with its franchising model, after establishing six Australian stores, and is looking for franchisees to fuel its expansion.
Two Aussie start-ups among 15 finalists for Amsterdam boot camp
2:00AM | Tuesday, 26 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian start-ups 7Write and Revirda will be put through their paces when they arrive in Amsterdam this week, after being chosen as two of 15 finalists for Startupbootcamp Amsterdam.
Star-studded event series helps entrepreneurs face the Startup Grind
2:53PM | Monday, 25 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe US-founded Startup Grind event series continues to grow in Australia, with the Sydney and Melbourne chapters set to host the founders of Atlassian and Zendesk respectively.
Lust Have It outlines sCommerce models following record year
2:21PM | Wednesday, 20 February 2013 | Michelle HammondOnline beauty retailer Lust Have It has outlined three distinct models of subscription commerce after revealing its subscriptions have grown more than 1000% over the past year.
McDonald’s unveils Australia Day campaign – here are three more standouts
1:17PM | Tuesday, 8 January 2013 | Michelle HammondMcDonald’s is attempting to add an Australian flavour to its image in the lead-up to Australia Day, as big brands continue to capitalise on the festivities, suggesting start-ups can do the same.
Tapit Media looks to global stage after raising $2.3 million
12:00AM | Monday, 24 December 2012 | Michelle HammondSydney-based tech start-up Tapit Media plans to take its near field communications technology (NFC) to the global stage, after completing a $2.3 million Series A round led by MPC Ventures.
Cashed-up Dropbox snaps up Snapjoy
12:47PM | Thursday, 20 December 2012 | Michelle HammondUS-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.
Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine announce their top entrepreneurs of 2012
12:17PM | Tuesday, 18 December 2012 | Michelle HammondForbes, Entrepreneur Magazine and Deloitte Technology have announced their lists of the most impressive business leaders of 2012.
AngelList set for $150 million valuation following fundraise
12:45PM | Monday, 17 December 2012 | Michelle HammondUS-based platform AngelList is reportedly in the process of raising a major round of financing at a valuation that could top $150 million, with Google Ventures among the rumoured investors.
Four Aussie apps make Apple’s best of 2012
12:14PM | Friday, 14 December 2012 | Michelle HammondApp developers can take inspiration from Apple’s annual list of the best iOS apps, including Australian apps Virgin Australia Flight Specials, Sydney Food Trucks and OzTV.
Melbourne mumpreneur launches car auction website
12:05PM | Tuesday, 11 December 2012 | Michelle HammondA Melbourne mother of four has launched a website called DutchAuctionAuto.com.au, where car dealers compete for sales by offering prospective buyers their lowest possible price.
Startmate unveils its start-up class of 2013
12:00AM | Tuesday, 11 December 2012 | Michelle HammondNiche dating website 7pm anywhere is among the eight start-ups accepted into the 2013 Startmate program, which will include two demo days and a two-month stint in Silicon Valley.
Rezdy raises another $300,000 as it limbers up for million dollar round
12:00AM | Monday, 10 December 2012 | Michelle HammondOnline reservation system Rezdy has snagged $300,000 from existing investors, adding to the $250,000 it raised earlier, but is already planning to raise up to $1.5 million in 12 months’ time.
Entrepreneur Shane Yeend’s Imagination Entertainment buys 50% of export start-up Aussie Inc
12:00AM | Friday, 7 December 2012 | Michelle HammondUp-and-coming export start-up Aussie Inc has received a major leg-up from global entertainment company Imagination, which has purchased a 50% stake in the business.
Australian start-up StethoCloud snags $75,000 grant from Microsoft
12:00AM | Thursday, 6 December 2012 | Michelle HammondAn Australian start-up that developed a solution to diagnose childhood pneumonia has won a $75,000 grant after being named the runner-up of the Microsoft Imagine Cup Grants program.
