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More women in venture capital doesn’t mean more funding for female-led businesses, new research suggests − here’s why

Written by Lei (Jeremy) Xu, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Venture capital plays an important role in helping new businesses get off the ground. The field also has a stubborn gender gap.

More than 4 in 5 partners at U.S.-based venture capital firms are men, surveys and research show. Perhaps relatedly, VC firms overwhelmingly direct their funds to man-led businesses: In 2023, only about 1 in 4 VC funds were...

The ASX’s rookie error is just the latest of many blunders. Investors are losing confidence
It was the latest blow to the credibility of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This time, the nation’s stock ex…
These jobs will thrive – but others may vanish – as AI transforms Australia’s workforce
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia made headlines when it announced last week it would cut 45 call centre jobs, thanks to the…
Tiny homes could help ease the housing crisis, but councils are dragging their feet
Australia’s housing affordability crisis shows no sign of easing. An average home price now exceeds A$1 million and a r…
Banning contactless and credit card surcharges won’t help – open banking reform is what’s needed
Jorge MataWe’ve all been there – absentmindedly tapping a credit or debit card to pay for something at a shop, on…
Are you in a mid-career to senior job? Don’t fear AI – you could have this important advantage
Have you ever sat in a meeting where someone half your age casually mentions “prompting ChatGPT” or “runnin…
The digital economy could turbocharge our productivity, but we need to get the settings right
Chris WM Willemsen/ShutterstockData and new digital technologies such as artificial intelligence present an opportunity to ge…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Boutique Homes announce appliance change to Fisher & Paykel
ABN Group’s residential home building brand, Boutique Homes, today announced the transition from ILVE to Fisher & Paykel for standard inclusion. Customers yet to complete interior selections and attend…

It's more than a free trade agreement. But what exactly have Australia and Indonesia signed?
Simon Birmingham and Enggartiasto Lukita have signed an agreement that might never be ratified in that form.DFATAustralia’s trade minister Simon Birmingham and his Indonesian counterpart Enggartiasto Lukita signed the Indonesia-Australia…
How To Promote An Online Gaming Website
Opening a new online gaming portal or casino site? We understand that by now you’ll know how online promotions can be an ongoing challenge, given the competition. But don’t worry…
Australia’s corporate watchdog is suing our largest stock exchange. What’s going on?
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is unusual in the world of finance. It is the operator of Australia’s largest stock exchange, and as such is “required to ensure that each…

Carma appoints Owen Wilson as Chair of the Board

Carma’s next phase of growth to be guided by REA Group’s outgoing CEO who oversaw realestate.com.au rise to be Australia's #1 place for property ...

Digital Upgrade to Boost Efficiency Across Tasmanian Ports

TasPorts is undertaking a multimillion-dollar digital transformation that will improve efficiency, and enable smarter, more sustainable operations a...

Simplifying ecommerce integrations: How to streamline your setup without the stress

In today’s fast-moving retail world, having an ecommerce presence isn’t optional. Platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and Squarespace have lowered...

Shop Small Returns to Back the Small Businesses Supporting Local Communities

The annual Shop Small movement by American Express is returning for its 13th year in Australia to galvanise support for the country’s vibrant smal...

Introducing Commerce, the New Parent Brand of BigCommerce, Feedonomics and Makeswift, Powering an AI-Driven Future

Commerce’s open, intelligent ecosystem connects the tools and systems that drive growth and empower businesses to unlock data potential and deliver ...

How better billing can boost performance and profits in uncertain times

Optimising your revenue management function will help you put your business on stronger footing. The fact that economic conditions are tricky i...