This founder created tights made from bulletproof vest materials. Next up: sustainable swimsuits
Katherine Homuth created Sheertex’s tights from bulletproof vest materials. Next up for SRTX: new materials for sustainable swimsuits.
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8 wellness entrepreneurs reveal their health resolutions for 2025
Even those whose lives are devoted to the wellness of others can struggle to keep their own goals on track. Here’s what eight wellness entrepreneurs are setting their focus on in the new year.
Christian Beck-skippered LawConnect lands back-to-back line honour wins
Supermaxi LawConnect crossed the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race finish line at 2.35am, bringing home line honours glory for the second year running. The 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has been a wild ride. The victorious LawConnect supermaxi crew completed the Derwent River homeward stretch in the dark of night, crossing the […]
Sitemate builds on success with $27.5m Series A
Sydney-founded Sitemate is making an impact on solar renewable sites in New Zealand, nuclear projects in Switzerland, and electric vehicle production in Detroit. It just closed a Series A raise to fuel further growth.
How Clase Azul built a billion-dollar tequila business beyond the top shelf
Arturo Lomeli is transforming his super premium tequila brand into Mexico’s first luxury house—including hotels and boutiques—while maintaining the brand’s independence.
The secret to ‘UNSW Founders’ success
The Sydney-based program is Australia’s best incubator/accelerator according to the 2024 Startup Muster report. Here’s what makes it so impactful.
Aussie ticketing platform Humanitix hands out $16.5m in donations
Humanitix founder Joshua Ross talks to Forbes Australia about changing the ticketing game in the U.S., New Zealand, and Australia, and getting a shoutout from Hugh Jackman.
Why Elon Musk’s DOGE is attracting young coders and tech CEOs alike
The incoming Trump agency for cutting government excess is seeking 100 full-time hires in the nation’s capital, sources tell Forbes, which spoke to some early applicants.
‘Get ready’: Lorna Jane Clarkson on the future of activewear
Lorna Jane Clarkson is no stranger to risk. In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on supply chains, she made the bold decision to buy back the 40% stake in her namesake brand for $28 million. “The deal of the century,” she calls it now, but at the time, the future was anything but certain. Now, she faces her next big challenge.
Affinda named fastest growing AI company in Australia, closes further $10m raise
Melbourne brothers Tim and Dr Ben Toner have raised $23 million for Affinda over the last 18 months. The global company uses AI to digitise document-intensive processes.