Social media giant TikTok is preparing to shut down its app in the United States this Sunday – the day that legislation signed by President Joe Biden last year banning the app takes effect. There is a slim chance this dramatic development might not happen if the US Supreme Court accepts a last minute legal... Read more ..read more

A medtech startup developing the world’s first arthroscopic (joints) surgical robot has raised $5 million in a Series A to crack the US market. Convergence Medical was backed by US investor Avicella Capital, at a valuation above $30 million. The funds will support plans to commercialise the robot, expand into the US to grab a... Read more ..read more

Early stage investment company Antler in Australia recently backed a new cohort of startups as part of its ongoing residency that builds great local tech companies. Startup Daily is sharing the details of each venture in the “Antler Investor Memos” series, which is designed to give you a quick, sharp understanding of the startups and... Read more ..read more

Sad, anxious or lacking in motivation? Chances are you have just returned to work after a summer break. January is the month when people are most likely to quit their jobs after having had time off. And even though most people experience the return to work blues, the good news is there are ways to... Read more ..read more

Now we’re at the end of another calendar year, it’s often time to look back at our successes, failures, and things that absolutely irritated the hell out of us.  Tom Valcanis shares the jargon and corporate speak that’s pushed his buttons over the last 12 months. Business – especially the university-corporate sausage factory pipeline – loves... Read more ..read more

A mining tech startup spun out of Monash University has raised $27.5 million in a Series A. The round for ElectraLith was led by CSIRO-backed deep tech VC Main Sequence, with existing investors Rio Tinto, IP Group and Monash Uni also participating along with Chevron Technology Ventures, Hostplus, Fathom Fund Vista Energy, Marathon Petroleum, CIA-backed US... Read more ..read more

Commiserations – you haven’t been selected for Startmate or Techstars or Y Combinator or Antler, and you’re not sure what to do next with your startup after slogging your guts out. BrandHook founder Pip Stocks knows the feeling and wants to do something about it. So she’s launching the 48 Hour Startup Accelerator, a two-day... Read more ..read more

Telecommunications giant Telstra plans to spend $700 million – $100m annually – over the next seven years to ramp up its data and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in a joint venture with its long-time partner Accenture. The US consultancy firm is already pouring $3 billion into its own AI capabilities and will own 60% of... Read more ..read more

Former Skins CEO Jaimie Fuller knows a thing or two about success and failure, after building a booming company that then folded due to a series of poor decisions. Jamie joined Cec Busby and Adam Bub on the First Act podcast and opened up about the mistakes that led to the epic demise of his sportswear company,... Read more ..read more

CES 2025 wrapped up on Friday, concluding a whirlwind week of groundbreaking technology. From futuristic vehicles to AI-powered gadgets, this year’s event showcased innovations that pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. As the world’s largest tech conference and the ultimate launchpad for consumer technology, CES never fails to inspire. While there was an overwhelming volume... Read more ..read more