Simon Thomsen is an Editor at ACS (Australian Computer Society). He specializes in technology and business topics, including AI platforms, software as a service (SaaS), and advertising technology, while also exploring themes in deep tech and economics. Simon's insights and expertise have been featured in Startup Daily and SmartCompany.
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Simon Thomsen's coverage primarily focuses on Australian startups, venture capital, funding, technology, and business growth. He is particularly interested in press releases and private sector announcements related to the Australian business landscape.
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Aussie Angels becomes Ventari after powering $75M in ANZ startup bets via early-stage investments.
By: Simon Thomsen
The US$7.35m round for Outlier Space was led by by New Zealand VC GD1, supported by Airtree, Icehouse Ventures, Investible and others.
By: David Adams, Simon Thomsen, Eloise Keating
It's been a busy two weeks for startup funding news, with a bunch of Australian and New Zealand startups securing some serious capital.
By: Simon Thomsen
Google outlasts Unlockd: Matt Berriman ends his 8-year US fight after appeal fails and Big Tech's legal gravity crushes startups.
Skalata's managers buy out Paul Little as AI rewires VC, with 85 startups and fresh board muscle.
By: Simon Thomsen
Scalare (ASX: SCP) released its EOFY fourth quarter results on Friday, holding $1.82 million in cash at June 30, up from $468,000 in the previous quarter.
By: Simon Thomsen
After eight years fighting one of the world’s biggest tech companies, Unlockd co-founder Matt Berriman has conceded defeat in his legal battle against Google over the collapse of his adtech startup.
By: Simon Thomsen
The Victoria-India Market Maker program is for founders with a working product or service they're ready to sell into India. It's led led by Catalysr in partnership with Vaurora Social Impact and is backed by the Victorian government.
Canva has downgraded its revenue forecast for 2026, cutting growth by a third, from 30% to 20%, with CEO Melanie Perkins telling investors that it
The trio, Harrison Polites, Melissa Mack and Alexander Liddington-Cox, worked for The Australian and The New Daily, among others, (Polites is a Startup Daily contributor with his weekly gaming column).
