Yesterday
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
AI is a two-speed conversation inside companies
CEOs are exploring all sorts of ways to use artificial intelligence. Their workers, however, feel unprepared for changes.
- Anthony Macdonald
Ex Goldman, Rothschild MD leads raise for logistics tech start-up
Sources said David Acton’s Yarra Private Capital Discovery Fund led the round alongside existing investors King River Capital and Jungle Ventures.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
This Month
How Sam Hupert turned Pro Medicus into an understated giant
With a team of just 115 people and an understated approach to business, the healthtech co-founder has created an Australian success story.
- James Thomson
BGH Capital to acquire Waterman Capital’s IT biz Fusion5
Street Talk understands the private equity firm is in the final stages of negotiations New Zealand private equity investor Waterman Capital.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Men’s health player Mosh appoints adviser to explore exit options
Gavin Jacobson’s advisory firm has won the sell-side mandate to explore options for Mosh.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
- Exclusive
- Venture capital
How a Sydney VC made 13 times its money on one start-up investment
OneVentures has turned an $8.8 million investment in Employment Hero into a $116 million return, as new ways of selling out of private companies pick up popularity.
- Paul Smith
Whispir suitor preparing a bigger takeover bid
A fresh takeover offer for the software company is expected to land at the higher end of guidance provided by an independent expert.
- Tess Bennett
Tata Indian boss says he’s ready to take ASX pressure on CHESS
Vivek Ramgopal says Tata will keep the ASX on track as it attempts to rebuild the market’s post-trade system for a second time and responds to criticisms.
- James Eyers
November
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
The one risk big insurers won’t take
There may be strong demand for cyber insurance, but the local sector is not running towards that fire. Even if it is a growing piece of the insurance pie.
- Anthony Macdonald
- Opinion
- Fast 100
The category killers that defy any slowdown
Technology innovations can catch on no matter the economic weather, as this year’s lists show.
- Michael Bailey
Free-to-air TV wins two battles against streaming giants
The Albanese government will legislate prominent placement for local network apps on new TVs, and give free-to-air networks the first go at more sports rights.
- Zoe Samios and Sam Buckingham-Jones
- Opinion
- Trade wars
Asia-Pacific tech war is really a subsidies battle
The US pivot towards protectionism and its desire to shift trade to ‘like-minded’ friends raise fears that its market will be closed to Asian exports.
- Mary Lovely
- Opinion
- Opinion
Sam Altman’s attitude shows the cult of the founder will not die
OpenAI CEO’s removal reveals an unappealing side of the 38-year-old, undermining the humility that made people worry less about artificial intelligence.
- Dave Lee
Trade management software biz ImpexDocs readies raise
The company is understood to be seeking up to $14 million from a minority equity partner.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
ASX turns to Tata, passing over Nasdaq, to rescue CHESS
The sharemarket operator told investors the first part of the new system would be in place by 2026. Regulator ASIC is yet to be convinced.
- Updated
- Jonathan Shapiro and James Eyers
Classic guitar tones made this Young Rich Lister a 150-times return
An Australian start-up that allows record producers to license their signature sounds has taken off for Unified Music founder Jaddan Comerford.
- Michael Bailey
Microsoft reveals custom-built chip to power AI services
Chief executive Satya Nadella has bet the business on artificial intelligence. Now the company is making chips to help win that bet.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
AI stocks are rallying again, but US-China chip war risks aren’t done
Nvidia is on the tear again as investors jump back into the AI hype, but geopolitical risks are lurking, starting with an election in Taiwan.
- Updated
- James Thomson
This app lets parents track teens - and 1.7m Aussies have signed up
ASX-listed Life360 expects a big revenue boost in Australia when it rolls out its full membership offering in locally next year.
- Tess Bennett
This big money play is just the start of a tech M&A wave
A big money acquisition of Brisbane tech firm Reekoh by US giant Autodesk could signal the start of a rush of deals and a period of consolidation in the sector.
- Jessica Sier
