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The Growth Cartel - Weekly 2nd September 2024


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This episode of The Growth Cartel Weekly update delves into and discusses various topics related to startups and tech ecosystems. They cover Paul Bassat's new platform Amplify, AustralianSuper's write-off of $1.1 billion in Pluralsight, the importance of reporting startup deals in the fintech sector, the passing of Fat Man Scoop, and funding announcements for InformAg, Spoony, WhyHive, Shift, Cropify, and Seedlab Australia.

Key Takeaways

  • Paul Bassat has launched Amplify, a platform to improve trust in democracy and facilitate conversations online.
  • AustralianSuper has written off $1.1 billion in Pluralsight, highlighting the challenges in the online training market.
  • TechBoard reports that over 50% of startup deals in the fintech sector in 2023 were not publicly reported.
  • Fat Man Scoop, an iconic figure in the music industry, passed away at 53.
  • InformAg has raised $7 million in a Series A round for its ag-tech startup.
  • Spoony has raised a pre-seed round for its community platform for neurodiverse, chronically ill, and disabled individuals.
  • Why-Hive has raised $600K in a pre-seed round for its data analysis tool.
  • Shift has secured $35 million in a Series D round for its business lending fintech.
  • Cropify has raised $2 million in seed funding for its precision grading technology powered by AI.
  • Seedlab Australia has received an additional $7 million investment from Woolworths for its accelerator program.

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