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VC raise a record $1.4 billion while the median funding invested in Indigenous ventures remains $0

Finfeed Archived Apr 15, 2021

According to Dean Foley, founder of the world’s first Indigenous Accelerator, who reached out to venture capital firms operating in Australia to conduct research into how much or more accurately, "how little" VC firms were investing in Indigenous ventures, the feedback he got was very disturbing though not unexpected.

The Internet: It's not all bad

Finfeed Archived Dec 20, 2019

The new Internet Society Foundation has issued its first set of medium and large grants (ranging from US$12,000 to US$30,000 each) to 13 ground-breaking projects that seek to spread the benefits of the Internet around the world.

Aussie start-up leading the way in culturetech

Finfeed Archived Dec 12, 2019

TWI launched the world’s first independent and standardised index creating culture transparency. The index provides companies with the capacity to measure and strengthen corporate culture.

Interview: Mike Harsh on the evolution of Imaging and Imagion's role

Finfeed Archived Nov 18, 2019

With over 40 years’ experience in the healthcare diagnostic imaging industry, Imagion Biosystems (ASX:IBX) Board member Mike Harsh is one of the world’s most qualified people to speak about the evolution of diagnostics.

Is Deep Tech behind Australia's next resources boom?

Finfeed Archived Nov 06, 2019

According to Cicada Innovations, Australia’s next great resources boom will not be fuelled by mineral commodities but instead by research-based deep technologies.

How to avoid the slow climb up the corporate ladder

Finfeed Archived Oct 03, 2019

Making it to the top will consume your entire life. Almost every waking moment has to be about building your career, and that is not a well-rounded life.

The slow and steady rise of hemp food and beverages

Finfeed Archived Sep 06, 2019

This November, it will be two years since hemp was legalised as a food in Australia, but the scepticism of its benefits and effects still runs deep.

How to bring your business idea to life

Finfeed Archived Sep 06, 2019

Digital Wine Ventures (ASX:DW8) CEO Dean Taylor brings together two of Finfeed's favourite things: wine and technology.

LinkedIn's top start-ups for 2019

Finfeed Archived Sep 04, 2019

According to LinkedIn the top 25 start-ups for 2019, are the ones that are rapidly growing and recruiting top talent.

Five tips for SMEs to get smarter with their telecommunications

Finfeed Archived Aug 23, 2019

Vonex CEO Matt Fahey shares how Australia’s fastest growing SMEs get switched on with their phones and internet.

VN8’s New Qantas Partnership Presents Blue Sky Opportunity

Next Investors Archived Aug 22, 2019

Vonex (ASX:VN8) has launched its partnership as VoIP and Hosted Phone System telco provider to Australia’s largest business-to-business loyalty program, Qantas Business Rewards (QBR).

The top five myths about being an entrepreneur

Finfeed Archived Aug 20, 2019

Society’s idea of what an entrepreneur actually is varies considerably, but having worked with many over the years and interviewed a few about their experiences, here are the five biggest myths I’ve identified about entrepreneurs.

$15 billion capped Pinterest's shares rise by 15%, but what exactly do they do?

Finfeed Archived Aug 02, 2019

In Q2, Pinterest's (NYSE:PINS) revenues grew by 62% year-on-year to $261 million and based on those numbers the $15.3 billion capped company's share price rose 15%.

AI data start-up Near raises US$100M

Finfeed Archived Jul 19, 2019

AI data platform Near has closed one of the largest industry rounds to date, having raised US$100M (AU$143M) in a Series D funding round.

Europe's startup hub - it's not where you think

Finfeed Archived Jul 11, 2019

Lithuana as a start-up hub. Who would have thought? However, the country's capital Vilnius is leading the way in developing a climate that helps start-ups not only survive, but thrive.

The five keys to a successful business partnership

Finfeed Archived Jul 02, 2019

Nothing is of more importance to a successful business than working with the right people.

The Aussie entrepreneur that could disrupt the crypto market?

Finfeed Archived Jun 28, 2019

Former naval commander Rob Wilson has created Incent, a loyalty reward company using blockchain to provide a radically different consumer-centric reward offering.

Thinking of expanding into Singapore’s growing tech hub? Here are 5 things you should know

Finfeed Archived Jun 18, 2019

In the 2017 Bloomberg Innovation Index, Singapore ranked number 6 in the world for innovation, just ahead of Japan and the US, so for those thinking of Singapore as a potential market, here are a few considerations that will help bridge those first stumbling blocks

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