Technology and startups
The VC firm has given one of the clearest signals yet that Canva is ready for an IPO next year, telling investors the design giant’s revenue and valuation continue to surge.
Nvidia’s stellar results confirm the AI boom is ongoing, but soaring compute costs and weak monetisation show the economics are still far from solved.
New research claims red tape is costing retirees $20,300 each as the super funds under-invest in venture capital, yet major funds insist they're backing startups despite the constraints.
Nvidia's jaw-dropping quarterly result is once again raising a key question: is the artificial intelligence boom a bubble, or a megacycle for the ages?
Data centre operators such as Macquarie Technology and DigiCo are feeling vindicated, but ASX-focused fund managers warn that the ingredients for an AI bubble are still in place.
In one of only a handful of AI-related exits in the Australian ecosystem to date, Sydney startup Nucanon has sold to Indian gaming giant Zupee, which boasts 200 million users.
Australia has long seen itself as punching above its weight, but our wealth, stability and innovation mean we should be aiming much higher.
Australia’s former top tech chief has warned corporate boards are becoming complacent about cyber risks, even as attacks and data breaches continue to rise.
Culture Amp’s layoffs reflect a broader shift as pre-AI unicorns race to rebuild around automation, new product strategies and mounting pressure to stay competitive.
Block is doubling down on Bitcoin, aiming to transform it from a volatile asset into a practical payment system for everyday transactions.
Teacher’s Buddy, launched by Edrolo co-founder Ben Sze, is already used by 12,000 teachers across 130 countries to cut admin time and stress.
The Melbourne-based HR tech company cuts 60 jobs globally as it focuses on its new AI products, marking its second round of layoffs since April 2023 amid broader sector challenges.
CEO Will Lopes said the high-flying company is on track to turn a bottom-line profit in as soon as 18 months with some key metrics pointing in the right direction.
Sydney startup Gega Elements wants to challenge China’s dominance in gallium and germanium refining, aiming to secure Australia’s foothold in critical minerals.
After waiting for years for the Albanese government to flesh out its plans to force tech giants to pay for news, the power players involved have just four weeks to fight their corner.
The AI giant has not been put off by a recent copyright decision and has indicated it hopes to further expand its presence in Australia.
