December 2025
Tech leaders reveal their predictions for 2026
AirTrunk’s Robin Khuda, Atlassian’s Scott Farquhar and Airtree’s Jackie Vullinghs are among those sharing their views on AI, tech trends and red-hot start-ups.
Employment Hero narrows full-year losses to $35m
The $2 billion human resources software start-up grew revenue by nearly 50 per cent, accounts lodged with the regulator show, as it aims for profitability.
Turnbull-backed firm that fights AI bots is now worth $300m
Kasada has pulled off a fresh funding round, led by a private equity giant, as it is increasingly used by organisations keen to avoid data scraping.
AI talent war spreads to banking with $250k+ roles
In a year when AI has dominated workplace conversations, it’s unsurprising that related tech roles have drawn some of the highest salary peaks.
Immutable late accounts reveal $72m loss despite big revenue growth
The cryptocurrency gaming start-up is backed by some of the country’s best-known venture capital funds and says it has significantly reduced its cash burn.
Wylie plots big expansion of start-up funds after Tin Alley success
Documents circulated among investors detail the companies that the Tanarra Capital-run vehicle has invested in, including many that have been revalued upwards.
Chinese staff’s demand for client data raised the alarm at Airwallex
A senior executive warned about improper access of private customer details presumably “driven by [China]“, but received pushback due to revenue concerns.
Climate investors bet on $40m home electrification start-up
The Planet Fund has put up half Electric Futures’ $10 million debt and equity raise, valuing the start-up at $40 million.
After a 72-hour interview, Stuart got the job
Trial interviews are coming in 2026. With some companies expecting three to five trial days in the office, recruiters say you better save your sickies.
Sharon AI poised to launch $100m pre-IPO round; eyes March IPO
Sharon AI is moving swiftly ahead with its pre-IPO funding round and making a beeline for the ASX in the new year.
OpenAI faces ‘brutal’ challenge as Aussie start-ups pick and choose
There is cutthroat competition for Australian AI customers and some start-ups say OpenAI is starting to lag the likes of Google and Anthropic.
Airwallex CEO brawls with Silicon Valley heavyweight over China links
Jack Zhang accused venture capitalist Keith Rabois of trying to damage the company after he claimed it was a “Chinese backdoor into sensitive American data”.
AI spending hits bottom line at local tech stars
Three of Australia’s leading private software firms are spending big to keep up in the arms race, but the investment is yet to translate into higher earnings.
Eucalyptus revenue surges on UK appetite for weight-loss drugs
The high-profile Australian start-up more than doubled its revenue in the year ending June 30, driven by strong demand in the UK market.
November 2025
Forget AI, seaweed is the new hot destination for venture capital
A growing band of Australian start-ups are looking to scale up seaweed as a cleaner, greener material in a range of agricultural and industrial applications.
Eucalyptus set to be Australia’s next unicorn with $1.4b valuation
Eucalyptus is tantalisingly close to ruling off its $190 million latest funding round, upsized from the initial $100 million and $150 million target.
Marex bets on cow carbon credits, backs $132m NZ AgriTech
Auckland start-up Ruminant Biotech has picked up 14.8 million in Series A funding.
EVP turns page on StrongRoom AI saga after raising $100m for new fund
While the venture capital firm courted controversy after calling the police on one of its own investments this year, its backers have not lost faith.
CBA-backed Lendi Group CEO to step down after 13 years at the top
David Hyman will be succeeded by co-founder and chief operating officer Sebastian Watkins on January 1.
$500m Aussie chipmaker Morse Micro launches pre-IPO round
Canaccord Genuity held investor meetings last week, telling interested parties to expect a bell ringing within the next 12 to 18 months.
