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Sanofi’s $1.76 billion acquisition of Vicebio delivers a windfall for the University of Queensland — and highlighted a promising model for commercialising Aussie research.

While 189 companies raised $100 million rounds last year, only 37 VC-backed companies went public — fuelling a shadow market where private shares trade against company wishes.

Employee wellness startup Sonder has named a new chief revenue officer after the last one left earlier this year amid the company's UK expansion.

Figma’s IPO filing offers a key test case for Canva’s public market ambitions — and billions in Australian venture capital returns are hanging in the balance.

Canva is boosting its artificial intelligence credentials through acquisitions, mirroring the strategies of the world’s biggest tech companies.

The investigation into the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) shows why innovation bodies can't afford to make governance mistakes in Australia's political environment.

The fintech's founder and CEO Jack Zhang says he "feels like an idiot" for not understanding the market's renewed zest for all things crypto.

Australia's VC leaders believe the country has hidden advantages in the global AI race, but warn coordination failures could squander the opportunity to build billion-dollar companies.

Whether it's a real threat or not, the debate over Labor's super tax has revealed a crucial pain point — Australia's startup ecosystem lacks the clout to influence policy.

Employment Hero acquisition Humi is descending into cultural chaos as perks vanish, CEO Ben Thompson's Elon Musk fandom alienates staff, and key talent exits.

As Donald Trump's cryptocurrency regulation push encounters resistance, the Australian crypto industry is holding on to hope that Labor will finally establish a local framework.

From net-zero energy reform to crypto regulation and embracing AI, the Australian tech industry has put forward its demands for Labor's second term.

A decade after its humble start, Australia's premier startup festival Sunrise reflects the ecosystem's journey from nascent network to global contender.

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.

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.

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?

There are likely more twists and turns to come in the StrongRoom AI saga, which has captivated the Australian startup ecosystem.

In an extraordinary move, EVP has called the police on the freshest startup in its portfolio, StrongRoom AI. The situation raises questions about how — and how urgently — VCs make investment decisions.

Commonwealth Bank's CIO for technology tells Capital Brief that Anthropic's safety focus was a big reason for its investment in the AI startup.

Donald Trump's tariffs are harming the cryptocurrency sector more than his plans for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve are helping. But the local industry remains optimistic.

While headlines around gender gap disparities and the lack of female funding in the startup ecosystem are important, they risk becoming self-perpetuating.

Robyn Denholm's position as chair of both Tesla and Australia's Tech Council puts her right in the middle of a clash between US tech interests and Australia's digital sovereignty.

Employment Hero's coupling with Seek has become increasingly awkward. KKR's purchase of a chunk of Seek's equity in the HR unicorn is a win for both Australian companies.

Sexual harassment allegations against Dovetail CEO Benjamin Humphrey raise questions about power dynamics and employee protections in the country's maturing tech sector.

There are signs America's new crypto-friendly regime is sparking a revival of initial coin offerings. That means VCs keen on crypto will have new competition — in the US, at least.

Despite triggering a market wipeout, VCs and founders see massive upside from DeepSeek's breakthrough AI model. But the Tech Council says Australia needs to move quickly.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency was officially created on Monday. Gilmour Space Technologies founder Adam Gilmour says Australia should get one too.

Recent comments by Nvidia's Jensen Huang triggered a slump in quantum computing stocks, but Australian startups aren't too fussed.

Melanie Perkins has embraced "AI walks" — using voice AI to organise thoughts on the go. Founders are now tapping AI to boost productivity and even skip meetings.

Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson has pushed his company to emulate Elon Musk's workplace philosophies — except on one policy which the Tesla CEO describes as "morally wrong".

As one of Australia's most promising quantum startups raises $23 million to build a diamond foundry, a breakthrough from Google reminds us that the quantum era is still billions of dollars away.

Startmate's $500 voucher prize for a women's leadership award has ignited fierce debate over how to meaningfully support female talent in technology.

Ten months before drone startup Swoop Aero entered into voluntary administration, its co-founder resigned from the board. It was a key moment for the company.

Our coverage of the $2 billion HR software company started with an off-colour joke. A deluge of current and former staff then came forth with far more significant concerns.

The Tech Council is hoping that its summit this week will mark a turning point for diversity in the sector. It's clear that a wake-up call is needed.

As Hostplus emerges as the seller behind Canva's latest $32 billion valuation, will anyone actually use the new figure?

Venture studios are a combination of VC and accelerator and have produced big hits abroad. Can Australia and New Zealand's studios replicate that success?

Silicon Valley venture capitalist Reed Jobs sees parallels between Australia's biotech ambitions and America's startup culture — but he says the sector needs a Canva moment to truly take flight.

Michelle Simmons revealed at SXSW that her company Silicon Quantum Computing has notched some wins this year. It's not the only local quantum startup to have done so.