Make-or-break year for AI apps, says Canva
Chief information officers will cull a plethora of AI apps staff use but spend up big on the ones that deliver a return on investment, according to Canva.
Melanie Perkins
No rush for Canva IPO after share sale beats expectations
A float of tech darling Canva would be a ‘natural path of the evolution’ of the $40bn digital design company, but co-founder Cameron Adams says there is no hurry.
Canva nears $1.5bn share sale
Early investors and employees at the graphic design juggernaut are set to sell $1.5bn worth of stock to new investors as the company finalises a deal on a major share sale.
The 5000 artists you won’t be able to copy on Canva
Banksy is among the list of 5000 well-known artists Canva has compiled to block users from recreating AI artworks with its latest tools in a bid to avoid law suits.
The collapse of the bank ‘too big to fail’
Before it collapsed, Australia had caught the eye of SVB thanks to the success of Atlassian, Canva and SafetyCulture, and the bank had been planning to open its next office here.
Tai says wind’s blowing towards AI technology’s infrastructure
Kite-surfing Silicon Valley investor Bill Tai, who made millions of dollars backing SafetyCulture and Canva, sees a healthy future in companies which build AI infrastructure.
The Canva couple flying high on the business of biodiversity
A tree planted for every print order placed with Canva and moving its global data services to be powered by renewable energy is just the tip of the iceberg for Canva.
Core values drive growth for Canva
Canva believes strong cultures are driven by a deeply shared mission and the staff genuinely living its values.
Inside story: cracking the code of Canva’s success
The local start-up has defied the tech bloodbath, posted a $39bn valuation and has plans to list on the US stock exchange. What’s their secret?
Sydney start-up secures biggest cap raising of the year
Employment Hero is set to be the biggest local tech export since Canva and Atlassian after raising $263m, to be now valued at almost $2bn.
Canva unveils fund to pay creators royalties for training AI
Canva has unveiled a $200m creator fund which will pay royalties to those who let the global design giant use their work to train its generative AI engine.
Marketers embrace generative AI
Australia’s marketing and creative leaders are using generative AI to save time and enhance creativity, according to a new global survey.
Canva valuation plunge exposes super fund skills gap
The drop in the value of tech darling Canva exposed super funds’ ‘inadequate’ valuation triggers and gaps in board skill-sets, APRA says.
50 Australian Inventions Changing the World
In this list of 50 world-changing inventions across health, technology, sustainability, fashion and the arts you’ll find creativity, imagination, and a talent for invention – it’s a tribute to the Australian spirit.
‘The next Google’: early investor’s high hopes for Canva
As Canva turns 10, one of its first investors Wesley Chan calls the decision to write a cheque his ‘career maker’.
Medtechs, miner set to jump on board
Two medical screening companies and a gold producer are set to list on the ASX this month, as the global IPO scene begins to recover.
Low-profile WiseTech co-founders join billionaire ranks
Tech entrepreneur Richard White has broken into the top 10 of the Richest 250 for the first time, but his software firm also now accounts for three other billionaires.
Canva touts new ‘solid’ $39bn valuation and IPO in US
Canva investor Blackbird has sold a stake in the software firm to US investors including Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey’s family office, a move its founder says brings a Nasdaq listing closer.
Canva couple’s eco venture fund takes flight
Lisa Miller and Cameron Adams are pouring their Canva millions into what they say is the world’s most pressing environmental challenge.
Husband and wife challenge $15bn Docusign
This Sydney tech start-up has racked up more than 10,000 paying users without taking a dollar of venture capital investment.
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