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FinTech Australia warns tax changes may hurt startups
Fintech

FinTech Australia warns tax changes may hurt startups

Uncertainty over planned capital gains tax changes could deter startup funding and prompt founders, investors and talent to leave Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Startups stories

Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push
Robotics

Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push

More than 500 investors and founders will gather in Bologna as Italy's venture capital market hits its busiest quarter in a decade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Celonis acquires Ikigai Labs to boost enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

Celonis acquires Ikigai Labs to boost enterprise AI

The deal gives customers planning and forecasting tools meant to make AI agents more reliable across complex enterprise systems.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
Top Down Ventures closes USD $28 million founders fund
Software-as-a-Service

Top Down Ventures closes USD $28 million founders fund

Top Down Ventures closes oversubscribed USD $28 million fund backing AI-native software start-ups for managed service providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Renew Risk launches US solar storm catastrophe model
Risk & Compliance

Renew Risk launches US solar storm catastrophe model

Renew Risk unveils US solar farm storm model as insurers brace for hail, tornado and wind losses in the fast-growing renewable sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Rumblings launches AI platform for marketing decisions
Data Science

Rumblings launches AI platform for marketing decisions

The Australian startup is targeting a fast-growing market as marketing teams seek clearer guidance from data rather than more automated content.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Quantum Machines opens Delft R&D office after QHarbor deal
Data Analytics

Quantum Machines opens Delft R&D office after QHarbor deal

The deal gives the company a base in Delft, strengthening its European push and putting it closer to key quantum research partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
Fintech

Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership

ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.

By David Shilovsky • 3 min read • Last month
'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth
Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Startups stories

Bossit launches Start-up Navigator for NZ small firms
Fintech

Bossit launches Start-up Navigator for NZ small firms

Early-stage founders in New Zealand are being offered step-by-step help on tax, branding and cashflow as Bossit targets stronger business survival.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Oshi Health names Danny Krifcher as President & COO
Health Technologies

Oshi Health names Danny Krifcher as President & COO

The virtual gastrointestinal care provider is widening access nationwide after adding a president and chief operating officer to drive expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel
Data Protection

Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel

A narrow window for investment, jobs and skills could decide whether Malaysia becomes a Southeast Asian AI hub by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Galgotias students launch 34 iOS apps on Apple App Store
Robotics

Galgotias students launch 34 iOS apps on Apple App Store

Students are gaining public app-store exposure and industry experience as Galgotias University's programme moves classroom projects into commercial release.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Indian tech leaders call for resilient AI & marketing
Agricultural Technology

Indian tech leaders call for resilient AI & marketing

Resilience, trust and local language support are emerging as the priorities as Indian founders and marketers push AI deeper into daily business needs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Bristol tech festival relaunched as city-wide Brazen
Smart Cities

Bristol tech festival relaunched as city-wide Brazen

Bristol tech festival Brazen to span five days across the city with new BID backing, as organisers target wider links between innovation and culture.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads with self-serve manager
Data Protection

OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads with self-serve manager

US advertisers can now buy ChatGPT placements directly, as OpenAI adds self-serve tools, click-based bidding and better measurement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
British Business Bank backs Quantum Motion with GBP £40m
Quantum Computing

British Business Bank backs Quantum Motion with GBP £40m

The UK state-backed lender’s larger bet on quantum computing underscores policy support for scale-ups as Quantum Motion pursues commercial silicon-based machines.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month