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SharePass

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Manage your digital footprint and reduce your risk of identity theft by up to 70%. SharePass pr...

Factor House

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We are an independent, engineering-led software house from Melbourne, Austr...

iReel

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iReel is an Australian technology company at the forefront of revolutionisi...

11th Space

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11th Space is a business hub and incubator located in the heart of Melbourn...

Data2App

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Data2App is a leading AI and data product company empowering businesses in ...

Wishkeeper

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Founded: 2018 Location: Australia Co-Founders: Cheryl Lardner & David By...

Akula Tech

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Akula Tech is a rising startup driven by the ambition to unleash the potent...

Biz Logistics

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At Biz Logistics, we offer a full range of logistics services to meet your ...

inaam

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We’re the impactOS reinventing investing to change the world. One curated i...

Angle Finance

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Angle Finance is a non-bank asset finance company, which services small and...

Crew Talent Advisory

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We find talent with you, not just for you. At Crew, we work in-house as muc...

Numerisk.

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Numerisk is an insurance broker and risk adviser focused on delivering resu...

Owen Bolwell Ecommerce

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I help $5m-$50m brands build & optimise their ecommerce environment to deli...

Ommi Solutions

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Ommi Solutions is an Australian-owned IT services provider operated by a te...

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#NonProfit & #Charity #Community #Consultants (#NFPCCC) is#DEI #LGBTIQ+ #Fi...

Imperial Wealth

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Imperial Wealth is changing the way that investors approach markets. We str...

Notitia

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Notitia works with clients at all stages of data maturity, from first steps...

iterate

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iterate is the boutique recruitment agency you wish you’d laid eyes on soon...

Bizcap Australia & New Zealand

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Bizcap is on a mission to empower small businesses globally with fast and f...

Breakthrough Victoria

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Breakthrough Victoria is an independent investment company in Australia pro...

Mr & Mrs Cloud

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Mr & Mrs Cloud is an Australian EduTech startup built with a passion for im...

CARS24 Australia

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CARS24 is a global used vehicle e-commerce platform with over US$1billion i...

Farrer Capital Management

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Farrer Capital Management is an Australian headquartered hedge fund special...

EduVerifi - Verify Education Qualification | International Credential Evaluation

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EduVerifi is a pioneering verification service that ensures the authenticit...

Amused Group

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Welcome to Amused Group, where excitement meets innovation in the world of ...

Pipelabs

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Pipelabs is an eCommerce integration consultancy based in Melbourne, Austra...

Ethical Trade Alliance

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The Ethical Trade Alliance has been established to simply leverage innovati...

Little Big Steps

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Little Big Steps is a not-for-profit aiming to improve the health and wellb...

GC3 Digital

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At GC3 Digital, we believe that Digital Twin technology is the key to unloc...

Kismet

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Health systems globally are facing similar pressures, including rising cost...

Retrained

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Retrained is a digital up-skilling and placement solution and brought to yo...

The Ronin Consulting

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The Ronin Consulting is a privately owned Headhunting, Recruiting (Permanen...

Butn

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A fintech that partners with your business and integrates with your platfor...

Cure Recruitment

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Cure is one of Australia’s newest technology recruitment companies and is t...

Y Suites

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At Y Suites, we do not just offer accommodation. We strive to be the heart ...

CoAct Capital

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Co:Act is an investment partnership of experienced venture investors with a...

The FAIR - Festival of AI + Robotics

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Welcome to the FAIR- Festival of AI + Robotics LinkedIn Channel! More than ...

Kite Therapy

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We’re on a mission to make high quality therapy for children with autism mo...

Fanzio

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In-home fan engagement technology. Uniquely pairing Digital and Physical. T...

Kalogon

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Kalogon redefines seating through patent-pending technology featuring our a...

Vivid Results

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We see the potential in your data. We are a trusted partner, working side b...

Australia Latam Emerging Leaders Dialogue

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ALELD is a not-for-profit organisation that strengthens relationships betwe...

Aspen Legal

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We are a commercial law firm and secondments business with a fresh approach...

Pretzel Technologies

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Melbourne-based Pretzel Technologies is on track to release the world’s 1st...

Ethical Design Co.

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We help ethical companies and organisations grow sustainably through beauti...

Comply Group

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Our journey started with covidcomply.org providing best-in-class, customisa...

Brricey

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A champion for challenging the status quo and pursuing impactful endeavours...

Furō

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We specialise in DevSecOps and Cloud strategy and implementation. Our missi...

Nine Yards

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Our purpose is to create great employee experiences. We advise and enable l...

SalesGRID

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SalesGRID is a innovative AI-powered sales enablement platform designed to ...

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Melbourne, Australia - Startup Scene

Melbournes startup scene has been growing rapidly in recent years fueled by a combination of a supportive community a thriving tech industry and a bustling creative culture located in the southeastern part of australia melbourne has a population of over 5 million people making it the secondlargest city in the country the city has a rich history of entrepreneurship with pioneers like sidney myer who founded the myer department store chain and nellie melba the renowned opera singer who established her own music school and foundation today melbourne is home to a vibrant startup community with innovative companies ranging from fintech and healthtech to ai and ecommerce some of the most notable startups to come out of melbourne include afterpay culture amp and canva all of which have achieved global success and recognition the city is also home to several prominent universities including the university of melbourne monash university and rmit university which are known for their contributions to research and development these universities have played a crucial role in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit of the city providing a fertile ground for the creation and incubation of new startups melbourne is known for its living wage which currently stands at 2033 per hour the unemployment rate in the city is relatively low currently hovering around 35 which is a positive sign for the startup ecosystem the citys gdp is estimated at 110 billion making it one of the largest contributors to australias economy despite the challenges posed by the covid19 pandemic melbournes startup scene has continued to thrive with a growing number of new companies starting up and established companies expanding their operations the city has a robust ecosystem of support for startups including accelerators coworking spaces and venture capital firms however melbournes startup scene is not without its struggles one of the biggest challenges facing startups in the city is the high cost of living which can make it difficult for entrepreneurs to attract and retain talent the city also faces competition from other startup hubs around the world such as silicon valley and singapore which can make it difficult to attract investment and attention from international investors overall melbournes startup scene is a dynamic and innovative ecosystem that is poised for continued growth in the years to come with a supportive community a thriving tech industry and a rich history of entrepreneurship melbourne is wellpositioned to be a leader in the global startup landscape

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