Startup Onramp is hiring! 🚀🚀
We're recruiting a Brisbane-based Operations Manager to join the team and help us take the business to the next level
startuponramp.com/careers
Potentia Capital to invest in Education Holdings Group @edhorizons, which includes #EdTech portfolio of @myEdOnline_, SchoolPRO, Omnilink, and others. Expected to fund from Potentia buyout fund, at $250m, set to hit cap of $350m. via @FinancialReview#startupaus_investment
Congrats @leanne_kemp on extension to December 202 as the @QChiefEntrepren! Continuing to inspire, connecting across regions, engage Uni, government, & industry, and advocating for entrepreneurs from all communities.
#startupaus_culture
Agriculture entrepreneur?
Applications now open for the Global @FAC_network Future Agro Challenge: facagro.com/compete/
2018's @SwarmFarm AU winner will represent Australia in this year's Global Agripreneurs Summit in Greece.
Will you represent in 2020?
#startupaus_pitch
Opportunity for global exposure, registrations close soon for Melbourne and Adelaide @pitchatpalace.
On Tour Melbourne - 30 August 2019
On Tour Adelaide - 13 September 2019
#startupaus_pitch
In 2018 alone @pitchatpalace helped create 2,019 jobs and create £375m economic activity globally.
#Entrepreneurs don't miss your chance - Apply now to pitch in Melbourne by 30th August here > pitchatpalaceaustralia.com
VIC-based video editing hardware company @AtomosGlobal - founded 2010, valued at $160m, annual revenue >$50m up from $35.6m in 2018. Listed Dec 18 and since doubled product range to 14 screens & added 70% to share price. via @FinancialReview#startupaus_scaleup
Online video health advice company @drondemand, founded 2016, receives investment from Sigma Health Care for 15% equity to support rural communities with limited health care access. via @FinancialReview#startupaus_scaleup
Public Transport Australia provided de-identified traveller data in last year's Melbourne Datathon. Academics found they could identify individuals and patterns. Now issued with a compliance notice with potential $495k fine @FinancialReview#startupaus_data#OpenData
Registrations open for the @catalyst_au trip to Israel, focused on AgTech and water. Limit of 12 places, 5 sponsored by @AdvanceQld. #startupaus_program
Tourism employs 1 in 13 Australians, sector 34% growth in last decade to $143b / year industry. Employment predominantly part time and female. Highest traffic from China, NZ, & US. via @FinancialReview#startupaus_sector
VIC-based leather manufacturer @Bellroy raised $12m on $83m valuation, 30% growth rate. Founded 2000, met in @unimelb engineering degree, bootstrapped with $750k, made back in 4 years. Employs 70 staff, US accounts for 30% revenue. via @FinancialReview#startupstatus_scaleup
Media company Here There & Everywhere exiting its 35% stake in esports @Gfinity. Launched in 2017, says the economics of esports in the AU market are yet to deliver results. via @FinancialReview#startupstatus_corporate
Application deadline 18 August for the Myer Foundation, $120k for 12 month program $30k operating expenses.
Ideas that are:
- High impact: Education, Poverty & Disadvantage, and/or Sustainability & the Environment
- Unique
- Scalable and sustainable
myerfoundation.org.au/grants…
Last days to apply for @Tech23_
Yours could be one of the 23 young Australian high-growth companies selected and introduced to the next level. Register here: buff.ly/2Z4Rczk
Tech23 is bringing smart deep tech to the 2019 Spark Festival program.
Canberra @ANUmedia student entrepreneurs have until 17 August to register for the next @InnovationACT 10-week program connecting students with business mentors and potential share of $50k. #startupstatus_university
Aussie companies working on processing plants to support electric vehicle supply chain. Alpha HPA testing new process for high purity aluminum, @PureMineralsLtd partner with @CSIROnews on pilot & pre-feasibility on Townsville plant via @FinancialReview#startupstatus_technology