SummaryIn this week's episode of The Startup Retro, host Will Richards and guest host Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels and The First Cheque podcast break down the latest in Australia's startup and venture capital ecosystem. They cover Square Peg's ambitious new funds, the 2023 financial results of Linktree, and a groundbreaking partnership that will see hypersonic rocket launches from South Australian spaceports in 2025. The duo also discuss SafetyCulture's latest $75M raise, Algenie’s mission...

Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, host Will Richards and guest Cheryl Mack dive into Uber's new partnership with Turo after shutting down its Car Next Door acquisition. They also discuss Premier Capital Partners' new fund, AirTrunk’s $23 billion sale, and Cheryl’s experience at the Startup Daily Awards. The episode features a deep dive into Safe Ag Systems, an agtech safety platform. Plus, catch the latest startup raises and Will’s pick for Knowledge as a Service...

Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, hosts Gemma Clancy and Will Richards explore three exciting new funds and initiatives in the Australian startup ecosystem, including the launch of the $66 million 66ten fund by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, and Main Sequence's new Atmosphere program. They also cover the latest venture from SEEK co-founder Paul Bassett, Amplify, and discuss AustralianSuper's significant $1.1 billion write-off in their Pluralsight investment. The...

Summary: In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, Gemma and Will explore Uber's decision to shut down Car Next Door, its Australian carshare division, after acquiring the startup for $105M. The hosts share some positive news from the startup ecosystem, including Sitemate’s acquisition of Nomad Fleet, Bindimaps securing a key partnership with Australia Post, and the latest developments in the SunCable renewable energy project. In the startup raises segment, the hosts spotlight space-tech...

Summary: In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, Gemma and Will explore Uber's decision to shut down Car Next Door, its Australian carshare division, after acquiring the startup for $105M. The hosts share some positive news from the startup ecosystem, including Sitemate’s acquisition of Nomad Fleet, Bindimaps securing a key partnership with Australia Post, and the latest developments in the SunCable renewable energy project. In the startup raises segment, the hosts spotlight space-tech...

Show Notes: In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, hosts Will and Gemma discuss the latest developments in the Breakthrough Victoria saga, including the departure of its CEO and ongoing legal battles with a founder. They also provide an update on the Future Made in Australia (FMiA) legislation, which is being debated in parliament. The episode also highlights the release of Australia's updated National Science and Research Priorities, new startup funds, and an interview with Slice...

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, Gemma and Will dive into the Australian startup ecosystem. They discuss OneVentures' new $200 million fund, spotlight the latest accelerator cohorts from Startmate and Remarkable, and cover the U.S. court ruling declaring Google an illegal monopoly. The hosts also highlight Eyeonic's glaucoma screening tech and Rich Data Co's AI-powered credit assessment platform. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Canva Acquires...

Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, hosts, Will & Gemma delve into Canva's acquisition of Leonardo AI and feature an interview with Elli Hanson from Side Stage, one of Leonardo's investors. The hosts also discuss the South Australian Venture Capital Fund and the state government's independent report on its effectiveness and uncover the secret termination of the federal government's Boosting Female Founders (BFF) grant program. And to wrap up Gemma & Will highlight the...

SummaryIn this week's episode of The Startup Retro the discussion begins with Coinbase recruiting a former Treasury director and ASIC economist, and continues with an analysis of Microsoft entering the design market with a Canva competitor. They also explore the latest annual report on crowdfunding, revealing the state of the market and key figures. Will and Gemma highlight the most interesting startup raises of the week, including Cuttable's creative automation platform and Preve's AI-driven...

SummaryIn this episode of The Startup Retro, the hosts delve into the significant headlines from the past week. The discussion begins with Blackbird Ventures' latest data on their gender-based investment targets and continues with an analysis of EVP's new fund structure aiming for $500 million in assets under management. They also explore a report on government grants to SMEs, revealing that a large portion of funds go to low-performing companies. The public hearings on AI inquiry and the...

HeadlinesCut Through Venture report: Teasing an interview with Chris later in the episode. The report reveals 99 deals in Q2 with $1.5B invested.AngelClass launches with an app allowing anyone with $10K or more to invest in startups without being classified as sophisticated investors. Elliot Spiegel from Inhouse Ventures takes advantage of Australia's 20/12 rule, enabling 20 investors in any 12-month period without needing a full prospectus.Climate Tech funding challenges: ClimateSalad claims...

HeadlinesClash between fintech industry and big banks over open banking.New report predicts the rise of AI jobs in Australia.Details of "Future Made in Australia" legislation explored.Notable startup capital raises, including Caresquare and Redactive AI. SummaryIn this episode of the Startup Retro podcast, the hosts delve into the biggest headlines of the week. The discussion centres around the clash between the fintech industry and big banks over open banking, as well as a new report...

The RetroLatest news and $100 million deal in Australian startupsInterview: Kim Hansen on ESOP clawback clausesMajor headlines: Future Made in Australia legislationTelstra rebrands venture fund to TitaniumNotable venture raises: Tenacious Ventures, Aquila, Samsara EcoRampersand insights on startup investments SummaryIn this episode of Startup Retro, hosts Will and Gemma discuss the latest news and funding events in the Australian startup ecosystem, including the significant $100 million deal...

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