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Investing in Australia’s business future

Finfeed Archived Feb 14, 2019

Second Squared is spreading the word that the Search Fund concept is a viable and exciting investment opportunity in Australia.

The top 10 considerations for start-ups

Finfeed Archived Feb 13, 2019

The logistics of starting a start-up from scratch can appear near impossible to navigate.

But how? $6.29 trillion fund manager demands CEOs report social impact

Finfeed Archived Jan 22, 2019

Socialsuite has endorsed Blackrock CEO Larry Fink's call for company leaders to take a more active role in addressing societal issues and to manage their social impact.

Michael Klim: Why business is never as smooth as you might think

Finfeed Archived Dec 13, 2018

It is 10 years since Olympic swimmer Michael Klim launched his skincare range and like any fledgling start-up he has ridden the highs and lows of business success.

SECOS Group updates market on Malaysian property sale

Finfeed Archived Dec 10, 2018

SECOS Group has provided an update on the sale and leaseback of its Malaysian property. The ASX small cap has achieved a sale price of MYR 10.5 million (A$3.5 million) for the land and building.

This Australian start-up wants your dirty laundry

Finfeed Archived Dec 06, 2018

Laundromap is a tech-first, on-demand dry-cleaning and delivery service that operates through a mobile app in Sydney, Perth, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch via a network of traditional retail businesses. It's looking to shake up the $2 billion dry-cleaning and laundromat industry in Australia.

When start-ups & biotech collide

Finfeed Archived Nov 29, 2018

The Australian biotech industry is heavily supported by government and could reach $8 billion in revenue this year.

A sustainable coffee start-up, you say…

Finfeed Archived Nov 22, 2018

The Cup eXchange (TCX) is an Australian start-up dedicated to the habits of billions of people: coffee. TCX is a technology-enabled coffee cup subscription service that will officially launch to market in February 2019.

The Boring Company: Elon Musk’s ‘side project’

Finfeed Archived Nov 09, 2018

New York to Washington DC in half an hour? I don’t think so. I’ll have what Elon’s having.

These Australian entrepreneurs have crafted the world’s first pot-infused gin

Finfeed Archived Nov 09, 2018

Melbourne-based startup, The Cannabis Company, has launched the beverage you never realised you were thirsting for — what it says is the world’s first cannabis-infused gin distilled with terpenes.

A look behind the scenes of a startup incubator pitch night

Finfeed Archived Nov 09, 2018

The Studio, a media and creative-tech incubator, recently hosted its first Pitch to Investors night at the Sydney Startup Hub, with eight startups doing the pitching.

Simble launches Virtual Analytics App into UK market

Finfeed Archived Nov 08, 2018

Simble Solutions (ASX:SIS) is launching into the UK residential market after unveiling a disruptive new software product targeted at UK energy retailers — the Virtual Analytics App.

Scout Ventures' Brad Harrison: making better investment decisions

Finfeed Archived Oct 29, 2018

Scout Ventures' founder Brad Harrison talks about the secret to the company's success in the alternative investment space.

How one start-up shifted into high gear

Finfeed Archived Oct 18, 2018

Emma Sharley and Scarlett Vespa have collaborated together as they each look to grow their start-up businesses. Finfeed’s Megan Graham recently tracked them down for a joint interview to discuss women in start-ups.

Start your engines: Could a start-up run the government?

Finfeed Archived Sep 13, 2018

Start-ups are the lifeblood of the economy and many offer great advice about how to run a business.

How to make the leap from corporate to start-up

Finfeed Archived Sep 13, 2018

The corporate world, although relatively stable and very lucrative, can quite quickly lose its intriguing allure. Without drive, purpose or passion, even the CEOs of the highest corporate calibre can become demotivated and seek change.