Is Cannon-Brookes an earner? Tyro says no
The software billionaire – and his market followers – have seen little but losses over the last year.
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Genex Power hydro hitch amid takeover bid
Genex Power remains in takeover talks with tech titan Scott Farquhar but its key hydro project in Queensland has hit a hurdle.
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.
Cannon-Brookes ups ante in campaign against AGL board
The Atlassian billionaire has written to investors advocating for four directors recommended by his private Grok vehicle – three of which are opposed by the energy giant.
Billionaire defends pay gap for Aussie staff
Technology giant Atlassian has defended its two-tier pay system for workers, with co-founder Scott Farquhar saying it is common practice.
AGL knocks back Cannon-Brookes’ nominees
Only one of the four people Atlassian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes wants to join the AGL board has won approval from the company ahead of its AGM.
Electric vehicle importer wins billionaires’ backing
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Canva billionaire Cameron Adams are backing this start-up aiming to get thousands more electric vehicles onto Australian roads.
1000 workers needed: How to score a job with Atlassian
One of the world’s most successful software companies is so keen to recruit it is driving a special bus to Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast in search for 1000 new employees.
1000 workers needed: WFH with big salary
An Aussie software company has announced a huge recruitment drive with a “work from anywhere” policy and expected six-figure salaries.
Zoomo axes 16pc of staff months after executive poach
The Australian start-up that supplies Uber riders with e-bikes has laid off dozens of workers, after raising more than $120m from Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar.
Atlassian finally pulls the pin on Russia
The company, which has been criticised for continuing to do business in the country after the invasion of Ukraine, said it would wind down operations this month.
Marching to an older beat
Dovetail co-founder Benjamin Humphrey, who has more than doubled staff over the past year to 100 people, says he deliberately wants an ‘in person first’ approach.
Hancock tops private biz list as young gun catches up
Virtual Gaming Worlds was only established 12 years ago, but is now the sixth-biggest private company in Australia, ahead of big names like Linfox, Chemist Warehouse and Spotlight. See the list.
Atlassian gears up for global push to build awareness
Atlassian is set to launch a major global advertising campaign as it attempts to turbocharge a five-fold increase in sales to become a $US10 billion revenue business.
Doubts surface over offer for Genex Power
The Genex Power share price has thrown up questions about whether a consortium led by the interests of Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar will proceed with acquisition plans.
AGL pressured to reveal new strategy
Power giant AGL Energy faces impatient investors looking for a cohesive plan to guide it through massive electricity market volatility.
‘Tell them they’re dreaming’: experts on Potentia’s Tyro bid
Tyro Payments may have been struggling for some time, and the question is whether another bidder is lurking at the right price.
Atlassian’s new technology chief on huge hiring spree
The tech company has poached a key Meta executive to scour for talent as it plans to reach 25,000 staff, putting it on a par with the likes of Qantas and Telstra.
Big-ticket tech precincts lure overseas giants
Top offshore investors are embracing big-ticket Australian technology precincts such as the $1.8bn Atlassian headquarters being built in Sydney.
Tech giant slammed for Russian ties
Angry demonstrators have accused a major tech company of having blood on its hands as it continues to operate in Russia.
Atlassian pledges 1000 new tech jobs
Atlassian co-chief executive Scott Farquhar has laid out plans to hire more than 1000 technology professionals across Australia and New Zealand over the next 12 months.
Genex touts growth as loss narrows
Atlassian billionaire Scott Farquhar’s takeover target Genex Power remains in a strong position to deliver on growth ambitions after trimming its losses and generating record revenue.
Atlassian billionaire lifts Genex bid to $346m
The Atlassian billionaires are no strangers to renewable energy. Co-founder Scott Farquhar and wife Kim Jackson have upped their bid for Genex Power to $346m.
Office markets to recover as interest rates bite: Dexus
The group, which is delivering a $1.8bn timber tower for software giant Atlassian, is optimistic that the building costs will stop rising over the next 12-18 months.
A sweet treat for Oxford St revamp
The new HQ of two ex-Atlassian workers and a popular Melbourne croissant store have nabbed a home in Oxford St.
How the Atlassian duo will make $1.7bn in the next year
A series of share sales could see Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar even more cashed up, giving the local billionaires deeper pockets for their spending sprees.
Atlassian shares jump as revenues beat expectations
Amid broader challenges in the tech sector, the Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar-led company has posted better than forecast sales figures.
ASX hits two-month high; miners rally
ASX rises for the third straight week. Miners gain on commodity prices, RBA tips jobless rate to fall further, Block drops on revenue hit and investors sell energy stocks.
Genex Power facing rival bids after Skip knocked back
Scott Farquhar’s Skip Essential Infrastructure Fund is likely to have competition for Genex Power from a company with assets in Australia.
Board says takeover bid ‘undervalues’ Genex
The board of renewable energy generation company, Genex Power has rejected a takeover bid by Skip Essential Infrastructure Fund.
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