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Sydney quantum computing firm nets $14m in gov’t funding
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Sydney quantum computing firm nets $14m in gov’t funding

The funding follows the Silicon Quantum Computing’s A$50 million (around US$34.9 million) series A in 2023
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min read
Australian legal tech firm Nexl raises $23m series B
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Australian legal tech firm Nexl raises $23m series B

The company operates globally with leadership hubs in New York and Chicago, serving over 150 law firms, including several in the AmLaw 100.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read
Australian retail tech startup Flagship nets $3.75m seed funding
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Australian retail tech startup Flagship nets $3.75m seed funding

Flagship currently has 13 employees in Australia and the US, with plans to grow the workforce by 25% this year.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
Yahoo expands talent-building program to Singapore

Yahoo expands talent-building program to Singapore

Yahoo Academy aims to help digital media professionals future-proof their careers in the wake of the unprecedented AI boom.
Deepti Sri · · 2 min read

Dropbox enters Israel with acquisition of CloudOn, its second foray into Asia

Dropbox says that the Israeli office will be used as a base for “aggressive hiring” in the region.
Daniel Tay · · 1 min read

Masters of Code global hackathon coming through Asia with $100,000 grand prize

Break out the coffee and energy drinks, an ecommerce-focused hackathon with huge rewards will pass through four Asian cities in 2015.
J.T. Quigley · · 2 min read

Uber caves in to pressure amidst Sydney hostage crisis, offers free rides and refunds users

Credit must be given to the Uber team for reacting swiftly to the groundswell.
Daniel Tay · · 2 min read

Uber facing backlash in Australia over $100 cab rides during Sydney hostage crisis

This won’t make Uber’s case in Australia any better.
Daniel Tay · · 2 min read

This adventure booking site wants to address the English language gap in Indonesia

Gogonesia is an online booking system that lets users book adventures and day trip tours in Indonesia. Melieyana Tjioe, the site’s 28-year-old founder and general manager, says she aims to promote
Leighton Cosseboom · · 3 min read

Want to party on a boat? This Airbnb for boats and yachts is your best bet

Renters can choose from options such as a luxury motor yacht in Sydney to a submarine in Bali.
Daniel Tay · · 3 min read