Despite bipartisan promises, key digital economy initiatives have stalled — and fintechs risk becoming political footballs, an industry letter warns.
Technology and startups
Markets reacted positively to signals that Donald Trump and his team are considering a strategic retreat on some policies, as least partly in an effort to soothe investors.
A health-tech entrepreneur who owns Ace Pharmacy and claimed to have a $20 million portfolio has become the new holder of secured debt owed by StrongRoom AI.
The telco says AI tools developed under its new strategy are lifting productivity and sales as it works to rebuild trust after a string of reputational hits.
A newly registered company linked to a Brisbane pharmacy group has become the secured holder of a seven-figure loan made to StrongRoom AI last year.
The massive wave of post-Hayne remediation may be complete, but banks continue to grapple with new issues — costing valuable time and hundreds of millions of dollars.
AI customer support startup Lorikeet just closed its third funding round — but CEO Steve Hind says the real secret to raising capital is rarely shared by VCs.
Nvidia's stock slump worsened overnight as it became even more embroiled in Trump's trade war. But the chipmaker still has a very strong story to tell.
Tariffs, FDA cuts and NIH turmoil are reshaping global pharma. Australia’s life sciences sector sees risk — but also a rare chance to gain ground.
Australian quantum computing startups like Diraq, SQC and Q-CTRL are likely to escape the worst damage from Trump's tariffs, even as they continue to win US government support.
Cuffe’s APS Foundation is targeting $1 billion by 2028, backing standout investments like Guzman y Gomez and expanding into global secondary funds.
The strong start to the year for Australian startup funding may be short-lived as Donald Trump's tariffs cause turbulence across the ecosystem.
2024 was extremely tough for fintechs. But it was a dream compared with 2025, with Trump's chaotic policy measures creating havoc for those looking to raise or do deals.
Australian tech firm Fair Supply uses its database of 60 billion supply chains to reveal the hidden, compounding costs of Trump’s tariffs beyond headline rates.
Administrators for the troubled startup have secured an agreement allowing it to pay wages and maintain operations while they proceed with an urgent sale process.
The Australian design software unicorn's latest product launch marks a turning point in its transition from disruption to durability.
Australia has a once-in-a-century chance to lead a global shift in mineral exploration, powered by AI, real-time data and sovereign space tech.
Airtree, Main Sequence and other Australian VCs are encouraging their portfolios to focus on runway and profitability as they anticipate a bumpy ride ahead.
Canva’s bold move into productivity tools is both a leap forward and a strategic defence, as AI-powered rivals close in on the $49 billion design giant’s territory.
The Australian tech giant is making its Rovo AI assistant, previously $24 per head, free to all Jira and Confluence customers.
Shopify and Canva are among a number of tech companies that are fully embracing AI in the workplace. But what does that mean for their employees?
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is on track to be the second highest paid CEO on the ASX this year behind Macquarie's Shemara Wikramanayake.
NextGen Ventures' $2.5 million fund is modelled on America's Dorm Room Ventures, which has backed student-run startups that went on to raise US$6 billion.
If all goes to plan, StrongRoom AI could be sold next week, administrator Todd Gammel told Capital Brief, as bids roll in and cuts are made.
Australia has a rare chance to lead on AI under new US chip rules, but Xenon Systems' Dragan Dimitrovici says the government is still stuck in planning mode.
