Simon Thomsen

Visaible.ai bags $1M to stop hotels vanishing in ChatGPT-era travel search, using AI agents fix listings and protect direct bookings.

Two of Canva's earliest and largest local backers, Blackbird and Airtree recently ran the ruler over the design platform once again, with external valuers marking it down 17% to US$34.9B (c. A$49B).

Canva’s valuation has plunged from its $65 billion peak as AI reshapes the design market, raising fresh questions about its 2027 IPO prospects.

The search warrant required WiseTech to produce documents and electronic data in about the supply of global logistics services and software.

Nbryo doubles its Seed round to $20m as Queensland bets on biotech to supercharge beef genetics, supported by QIC.

The round was led by local VC ACTivate Capital, which tipped in $1.5 million, with support from specialist defence fund Beaten Zone Venture Partners and UNSW.

Alphabet's A$5.5bn Kangaroo bonds unleashed a $20bn Aussie feeding frenzy for AI debt—see why Amazon may be next.

Vessev raises $27 Million Series A as its small electric hydrofoiling ferries roll out in Australian capital city waterways in 2027.

This week we've counted seven Australian and New Zealand startups that collectively raised $111.5 million.

Bower takes AI from the desk to the lab via a smart glasses systems that captures what scientists see, say and do during experiments, including observations, and method changes. It can also troubleshoot things that often don't make it into formal documentation.