Forbes Growth Forum: What’s the best strategy to achieve growth?
The inaugural Forbes Growth Forum wrapped up today with lessons on how to grow a unicorn, product-led marketing, exit strategy and more.
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$152 million acquisition spree turns Liven into one of Australia’s fastest-growing startups
Australian hospitality technology group Liven has acquired four tech companies worth a combined $152 million, in a bid to fuel international expansion.
This startup just raised $16 million to help keep returned items out of landfills
Arrive Recommerce hopes to help retailers resell returned products, helping them save money and keep merchandise out of the dump.
From Canva to SafetyCulture: ‘Founder’ goes behind the scenes of Australia’s biggest start-ups
‘Founder’, produced by SafetyCulture’s Luke Anear, is an upcoming docuseries delving into the lives of some of Australia’s most successful start-up founders, including Canva co-founder Mel Perkins.
Pet Circle keeps billion-dollar valuation after $75 million injection
Pooch supplying unicorn Pet Circle has kept its billion-dollar valuation with a $75-million capital injection from Prysm Capital. Mike Frizell, CEO and Founder of Pet Circle, is speaking live at the Forbes Australia Leadership Forum. Secure your seat here. The company that bills itself as Australia’s largest online pet retailer posted a loss of $31.8 million […]
‘Single Use Ain’t Sexy’ ain’t selling direct no more
Global travel amenities company Buzz has bought cult Australian sustainable personal-care brand Single Use Ain’t Sexy, for an undisclosed sum.
‘I thought I could lose all the money I’ve ever made in this 30-year career’: Kelly Slater’s biggest risk yet
Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning, once great rivals on the water, have teamed up to share the lessons they’ve learned in entrepreneurship.
Zero alcohol brand, Naked Life, plans to go global with cap raise
After three years of rapid growth, non-alcoholic (NoLO) cocktail brand, Naked Life Non-Alcoholic Spirits, is hoping to raise $3 million in a capital raise to accelerate its plans for international expansion and growth in its new low-sugar pantry range.
Luxury for rent: The Volte’s plans to disrupt fast-fashion
Former lawyer, Bernadette Olivier was inspired by companies like AirBnb and Uber when she and three friends started luxury dress sharing platform, The Volte, five years ago. Now it has just partnered with eBay and has become the biggest luxe clothing rental company of its kind the world.
How I built a six-figure business on social media – without being an influencer
The market for influencer marketing is incredibly lucrative in the social media industry. It has grown from $1.7 billion in 2016 to a whopping $16.4 billion dollar industry in 2022. However, online influencers are not the only ones who can make money through social media.