Women underrepresented in start-up leadership roles and major funding rounds: Report
Australian female founders have only attracted $3 million in funding compared to their male counterparts who have raised an excess of $50 million.
Startups turn to R&D rebate loans to counter capital crunch
Billions of dollars of R&D claims are made each year, with startups eligible for a rebate on spending for activities aimed at new product development
World FinTech Report 2020: FinTech collaboration is even-more essential now for banks to achieve customer-centricity
Capgemini Australia has launched its annual World FinTech Report for 2020, examining how FinTech collaboration is even more essential for banks to thrive.
JobKeeper package could now offer relief to pre-revenue startups
The government’s wage subsidy package may offer support to pre-revenue startups, with the government indicating there will be alternative eligibility tests.
R&D finance is safe harbour for fintechs in COVID-19 storm
Radium Capital has seen a 44% jump in the number of Australian fintechs applying for R&D finance advances over the past 12 months.
COVID-19 creates threats and opportunities for fintechs
The global Covid-19 pandemic will also produce opportunities for fintechs given we’re relying on technology now more than ever.
Fintechs eye $15b fighting fund as Judo bags cheque
Prospa, Zip and Flexigroup are among a group of fintechs considering applying for government support under a $15 billion structured finance fund.
Fintech veteran backs the young guns
Sydney based Cryptocurrency payments start-up, CryptoSpend have announced that Fintech veteran Andrew Porter has taken a minority stake in the business.