Entrepreneurship stories - Page 3
Emergent raises USD $70m to fuel European AI growth
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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lcnc
AI app builder Emergent raises USD $70m Series B to deepen European push, add London offices and hiring as revenue soars to USD $50m ARR.
Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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robots
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
Australia's Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.
Dave Clark founder dies after long design career
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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management
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business continuity
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branding
New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.
Constant Contact buys GURU event & education assets
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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martech
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cdp
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marketing
Constant Contact buys GURU Conference, SubjectLine.com and Certified GURU to deepen its email marketing tools, training and community reach.
FedEx impact in Asia Pacific hits USD $5.7 billion
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
FedEx says its Asia Pacific operations delivered USD $5.7 billion in economic impact in 2025 as it ramps up routes, tech and green investments.
Six costly mistakes putting new Australian start-ups at risk
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Rising costs and tighter conditions are exposing six avoidable mistakes that could sink Australia's newest start-ups within their first year.
AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.
Exclusive: How PvX Partners tackles the mobile app financing gap
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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gaming
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data analytics
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fintech
PvX is betting on data-rich user acquisition, offering mobile game studios revenue-linked funding and analytics that banks still overlook.
ARM Hub relaunches Propel-AIR to boost Aussie robotics
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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robots
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
Brisbane's ARM Hub will reboot Propel-AIR in 2026, offering Aussie robotics ventures a US springboard via Boston's MassRobotics.
Energy bills bite as SMEs turn to digital & AI tools
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Energy bills surge for Australian SMEs as federal rebates end, driving cost cuts, delayed investment and a pivot to digital and AI tools.
Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann has been elected ACS Queensland chair for 2026/2027, the branch's first woman leader in 15 years.
Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cartech
Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.
Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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edutech
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robots
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digital entertainment
Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.
Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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erp
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entrepreneurship
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succession planning
Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.
NEC X offers founders hands-on AI access & USD $250,000 funding
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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saas
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api
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ai
NEC X invites founders to join Elev X! Ignite, offering hands-on AI access and up to USD $250,000 funding for seed-ready B2B SaaS startups.
Why Physical Branding Must Match Your Digital Ambition
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
As small businesses surge in Australia, aligning physical branding with digital presence is now essential for customer trust, loyalty and growth.
PixelForce launches AUD $1.5m launchpad to boost tech scaling
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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software development
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ict sector
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entrepreneurship
PixelForce unveils an AUD $1.5m Launchpad to support ten Aussie tech firms with tools and advice for overcoming scaling challenges beyond product launch.
Sublime Studio aims to build mental fitness for tech founders
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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leadership
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business strategy
Sublime Studio launches in Australia to boost mental fitness for tech founders, addressing burnout with coaching and a proactive membership model.
Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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healthtech
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melanoma
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skin cancer
Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.
Tim Stollznow wins Pearcey award for MyVenue global success
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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nfl
Tim Stollznow wins the 2025 South Australian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year for leading MyVenue to global success in sports and entertainment POS software.