Why Canva is the home of the ever increasing work perk
Despite valuation write downs, the design software giant insists its 3500 workers have more work benefits as it details plans for a hybrid future.
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The wildlife scientist who wants to be ‘the Canva of biodiversity’
Companies are under increasing pressure to reveal what they’re doing to preserve nature and Camille Goldstone-Henry’s start-up has the data to help them do it.
The rollercoaster ride of Atlassian’s Silicon Valley soulmate
He was the $640m CEO of a US tech unicorn who’s launching new products for Atlassian and Canva – but losing millions has taught him new lessons.
AirTree Ventures ploughs $1m into AI start-up
The wave of interest in artificial intelligence and tools like ChatGPT has led to a generative AI ‘gold rush’ for certain start-ups.
High-profile investors help EV start-up expand oversees
A high-profile Canva advisor has backed electric car sharing platform Evee, as it rasies $1.6m to roll out its platform that lets drivers try a Tesla, Polestar or Mercedes EV before they buy.
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Canva enters AI arms race
The start-up darling says its new features – five years in the making – will avoid the gaffes and misinformation that have plagued products such as ChatGPT.
Billionaire opens up on major life change
Australia’s youngest billionaire – who rarely posts on social media – has shared a rare slice of her private life after a major change.
Winners and losers of this year’s Richest 250
Mining magnates and property barons are still doing well on The List, but technology titans like Mike Cannon-Brookes and Melanie Perkins are the big losers this year.
Canva billionaires become parents
Melanie Perkins has spoken publicly for the first time about becoming a parent, after she welcomed a baby with co-founder Cliff Obrecht amid one of the most challenging years in business.
Canva unveils 2015 sqm Melbourne office
Australian tech darling Canva has unveiled its latest Melbourne campus, just weeks after it announced new products in the higher education market.
Canva co-founder, Blackbird back climate tech start-up
Venture capital giant Blackbird Ventures has led an investment round into Tasmanian fintech start-up Sumday, with billionaire Cameron Adams also backing the software company.
Former PM, Canva founders back AI start-up
A Sydney start-up building an AI product it says will revolutionise company and team performance coaching secures $5m from several major investors.
Venture capitalist tips tidal shift to new social media
Social media will face a reset in 2023, boosted by newly laid-off workers from Meta and Twitter who are looking to build more ‘authentic’ platforms, says Bill Tai.
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Double unicorn start-ups losses spiral to $62m
Most recently valued at more than $2bn, SafetyCulture’s losses have tripled but its founder says his company is still on track to be the next Atlassian or Canva.
Blackbird defies downturn to raise $1bn for new fund
The nation’s biggest super funds are backing the Canva investor, despite a ‘tech wreck’ that is slashing valuations and forcing lay-offs across the sector.
Square Peg on the hunt as $850m fund closes
Tech veteran Paul Bassat says the carnage tearing through Australia’s start-up sector is providing new opportunities for investment, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is.
Canva, Atlassian billionaires join Turnbull in solar hopeful
SunDrive, the start-up hoping to replace silver elements in solar cells with cheaper copper, has drawn the support of heavyweight investors as it raises $21m.
Airwallex eyes global growth with $US100m raising
The fastest Australian start-up to hit a billion-dollar valuation is set to expand its global reach after a fresh funding round that has seen it achieve what Canva was not able to do this year.
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