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Deakin’s SPARK program fueling next generation of start-ups

A booming skincare start-up created by two Deakin graduates is the latest success story from the University’s entrepreneurial accelerator program, which pits student teams with bright ideas against each other in a scenario reminiscent of television program ‘Shark Tank’.

Snapchat Raised $1.8B In A Series F Round

Earlier this week, we reported that the messaging app startup Snapchat was raising more money. Now we have more updates for you. An SEC filing has been made today with information about Snapchat’s latest Series F round, in which it has raised $1.8 billion. Separately, we’ve also obtained a leaked pitch deck, revealing Snapchat’s revenue and forecasts.

A Beginner’s Guide: How To Get Your Startup Funded in Australia

So, you’ve got a startup idea. If it’s not “Uber for laundry,” congratulations, you’ve taken an important first step. The next hurdle is to find money, and unfortunately, it’s going to be complicated. Angel rounds, Series A, bootstrapping — a lot of funding jargon gets thrown around with little specificity and the fresh-faced Australian startup scene is particularly guilty of this.