Australian small businesses are the backbone of our economy, responsible for 60% of GDP and 20% of all employment. Innovation has enabled SMEs to behave like larger companies in many industries, but there is a problem the small business community faces. ASIC thinks this is the #1 reason for failure of SMB; poor management of …

AustralianSuper has joined the Melbourne based Fintech Accelerator as a partner to explore solutions to benefit Fund members. Accessing global financial services technology innovations through the Startupbootcamp program will assist AustralianSuper explore alternatives for future technologies, gain insights into member behaviors, and create and test prototype solutions based on the product offerings of chosen startups. Key …

Melbourne-based startup, Pencil, is the only Australian business that was selected to participate in Startupbootcamp’s next fintech accelerator. Pencil is an application management system that enables companies to easily submit credit applications digitally, with instant approvals. Startupbootcamp received nearly 900 applicants from 59 countries worldwide for the program and the final 10 were selected from …