From solo founders raising millions overnight to incumbents struggling to keep pace, our coverage this year shows how AI rewarded velocity and stripped incumbency of its usual advantage.
Finance and markets
VC firm Brandon Capital has taken the unusual step of informing staff of an internal relationship involving one of its most senior executives and a departing employee.
US billionaire Robert Friedland’s privately owned iron ore miner had previously intended to list on the local bourse before the end of 2025.
The big banks are stepping back into the commercial real estate lending space, creating more competition with lenders.
The central bank's deputy governor and an official from the Australian Signals Directorate have both warned that geopolitical tensions are exacerbating the risks to financial system stability.
Founded by former Airtree investor Kevin Lu, Atrium has raised $1.3 million to build a personal CRM to help investors, founders and executives manage their networks.
Jewish members of the Australian tech ecosystem say their warnings over rising antisemitism went unheeded.
ANZ’s chair and board are facing an AGM showdown, with proxy votes signalling a possible second strike and renewed scrutiny on fees, accountability and performance.
