Lyka co-founders Matthew Muir and Anna Podolsky, together with namesake Lyka the canine. Source: provided.
Australian startups based by men have overwhelmingly dominated LinkedIn’s seventh annual list of the nation’s top startups, with the social networking platform for professionals saying it plans to do extra to spotlight the significance of numerous and equitable workforces.
The list of 20 Australian startups, revealed on Wednesday morning, features solely one girl founder, Lyka’s Anna Podolsky, alongside 32 male founders.
However, Cayla Dengate, a careers skilled at LinkedIn, stated the list “affords a mirrored image of the enterprise capital ecosystem, its make-up and its challenges”.
“There is far work to be finished throughout the trade, and making certain organisations construct numerous and equitable workforces is extra necessary than ever,” she advised SensibleCompany.
“This is an space we are going to proceed to handle in LinkedIn News reporting and conversations on LinkedIn, and we hope to see extra women-founded startups be part of the Top Startups list sooner or later.”
Artificial intelligence startup Harrison.ai got here in second on the list, adopted by different protein pioneer Vow. Like Immutable, each are additionally primarily based in Sydney.
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Of the 20 firms featured, 12 are positioned in Sydney, together with the top 4. Six Melbourne-based startups have been included within the list, together with one Darwin-based agency and one primarily based in Brisbane.
The list was compiled internally by the LinkedIn Australia staff, which says it makes use of knowledge from the platform within the areas of worker progress, jobseeker curiosity, and member engagement throughout the firm and its staff. This yr, firms wanted to be working for 5 years or much less to be eligible.
LinkedIn says it additionally considers “how properly these startups pulled expertise from the LinkedIn Top Companies list“, or in different phrases, attracting top expertise from larger rivals”.
SensibleCompany has requested LinkedIn for extra element in regards to the precise knowledge used to compile the list, and its standards for what firms are thought-about ‘startups’, however is but to obtain a response.
The top 20 startups in Australia, in keeping with LinkedIn
1. Immutable
This is the second time Sydney-based blockchain gaming firm Immutable has scored top billing on LinkedIn’s list, having additionally been ranked in first place in 2022. In March 2022, the startup revealed an enormous $3.5 billion valuation after finishing a $280 million Series C spherical, nonetheless, it has not been proof against vital challenges by means of 2022, together with worker redundancies.
Full-time headcount: 277Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2018Founders: James Ferguson, Robbie FergusonMost widespread abilities: growth instruments, internet growth, managementMost widespread job titles: software program engineer, product supervisor, engineering managerLargest job features: engineering, arts and design, human sources
Immutable co-founders James and Robbie Ferguson. Source: provided.
2. Harrison.ai
Aussie healthtech startup Harrison.ai makes use of synthetic intelligence to alleviate pressure on healthcare programs around the globe, by serving to healthcare professionals with analysis, therapy design and picture evaluation. The startup raised $129 million in Series B funding in December 2021.
Full-time headcount: 72Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2018Founders: Dr Aengus Tran and Dimitry TranMost widespread abilities: growth instruments, knowledge science, enterprise administrationMost widespread job titles: synthetic intelligence specialist, software program engineer, machine studying engineerLargest job features: engineering, enterprise growth, administrative
Harrison.ai co-founders Dimitry Tran (left) and Dr Aengus Tran (proper), with Sonic Healthcare CEO Dr Colin Goldschmidt. Source: provided.
3. Vow
Another Sydney-based startup, meals biotech Vow has discovered a manner to make use of animal cells to provide lab-grown merchandise that resemble meat. At the tip of 2022, Vow raised US$49.2 million ($73.4 million) in Series A funding, led by Blackbird and Prosperity7 (*32*), half of which was earmarked for launching the world’s first cultured meat eating expertise in Singapore.
Full-time headcount: 78Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2019Founders: George Peppou and Tim NoakesmithMost widespread abilities: management, digital literacy, communicationMost widespread job titles: software program engineer, enterprise operations affiliate, analysis associateLargest job features: operations, engineering, analysis
Vow founders George Peppou and Tim Noakesmith chopping the ribbon on Factory 1 with NSW Treasurer Matt Kean. Source: provided.
4. Ofload
Freight logistics firm Ofload now has a staff of 120 staff working in the direction of its mission to digitise Australian trucking fleets, to create a extra sustainable and centralised provide chain. Securing second place within the 2022 Smart50 Awards, Ofload has an annual income of greater than $25 million.
Full-time headcount: 120Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2019Founder: Geoffroy HenryMost widespread abilities: management, enterprise administration, digital literacyMost widespread job titles: enterprise growth supervisor, transportation supervisor, product managerLargest job features: operations, gross sales, enterprise growth
Ofload founder Geoffroy Henry Source: Supplied
5. Montu
Medicinal hashish startup Montu entered the fairness crowdfunding document books in November 2021 when it raised $1 million in 13 minutes and 46 seconds. The firm went on to succeed in its most goal of $3.5 million, securing backing from 1490 buyers to proceed constructing out its telehealth platform.
Full-time headcount: 312Headquarters: MelbourneYr based: 2019Founder: Christopher StrauchMost widespread abilities: management, enterprise administration, internet growthMost widespread job titles: software program engineer, affected person care coordinator, medical affairsLargest job features: healthcare providers, engineering, operations
Montu managing director Christopher Strauch. Source: provided.
6. Lyka
Lyka is constant to disrupt the pet meals trade, having secured $25 million in follow-on funding in June this yr to scale up its operations. This newest funding introduced its Series B funding spherical to $55 million, following an preliminary $30 million raised in October 2022.
Full-time headcount: 160Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2018Founders: Anna Podolsky and Dr Matthew MuirMost widespread abilities: enterprise administration, management, digital advertising and marketing, digital literacy, communicationMost widespread job titles: veterinary nurse, customer support consultant, product managerLargest job features: advertising and marketing, operations, engineering
Lyka CEO Anna Podolsky. Source: provided.
7. Zeller
SME-focused funds startup Zeller has solely been working for 3 years, however it has already hit unicorn standing and been named amongst Victoria’s main startups.
Full-time headcount: 218Headquarters: MelbourneYr based: 2020Founders: Ben Pfisterer and Dominic YamMost widespread abilities: internet growth, growth instruments, managementMost widespread job titles: software program engineer, account government, front-end developerLargest job features: engineering, gross sales, advertising and marketing
Zeller co-founders Dominic Yap and Ben Pfisterer. Source: provided.
8. Kapitol Group
Melbourne-based Kapitol Group isn’t any stranger to the LinkedIn Top Startups list, having additionally featured within the 2022 version. The building firm specialises in industrial and residential buildings, instructional establishments and IT knowledge centres.
Full-time headcount: 210Headquarters: MelbourneYr based: 2018Founders: Andrew Deveson and David CaputoMost widespread abilities: undertaking administration, building engineering, enterprise administrationMost widespread job titles: undertaking supervisor, soldier, building managerLargest job features: program and undertaking administration, operations, navy and protecting providers
9. Dabble
Online sports activities and racing bookmaker Dabble is the one Northern Territory-based startup to characteristic on this yr’s list and one of solely two firms primarily based outdoors of Sydney and Melbourne. Betting big Tabcorp reportedly owns a 20% stake within the enterprise.
Full-time headcount: 96Headquarters: DarwinYr based: 2020Founders: Jonathan Robin and David RobinMost widespread abilities: growth instruments, internet growth, knowledge scienceMost widespread job titles: software program engineer, content material producer, knowledge scientistLargest job features: engineering, advertising and marketing, enterprise growth
10. Howatson+Company
Advertising company Howatson+Company has labored with the likes of Allianz, Belong and Maurice Blackburn.
Full-time headcount: 121Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2021Founder: Chris HowatsonMost widespread abilities: promoting, digital advertising and marketing, graphic designMost widespread job titles: artistic director, copywriter, vice chairman design, person expertise designerLargest job features: arts and design, enterprise growth, media and communication
11. me&u
Online ordering and funds startup me&u is making ready to enter its subsequent chapter, this time as half of a merger with rival hospitality startup Mr Yum. The deal will mix Melbourne-based Mr Yum and Sydney-based me&u right into a enterprise that may serve 6,000 venues in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and US.
Full-time headcount: 126Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2018Founder: Stevan PremuticoMost widespread abilities: enterprise administration, management, digital literacyMost widespread job titles: account supervisor, customer support specialist, buyer expertise managerLargest job features: buyer success and help, enterprise growth, gross sales
(L-R) Mr Yum co-founder and CEO Kim Teo and me&u founder Stevan Premutico. Source: Supplied
12. Amused Group
Betting and gaming tech firm Amused Group owns six betting manufacturers working in Australia and globally, together with BetDeluxe, Bet Nation and Surge.
Full-time headcount: 240Headquarters: MelbourneYr based: 2021Founders: Noah Rose and Colby PauldingMost widespread abilities: internet growth, growth instruments, software program growth life cycle (SDLC)Most widespread job titles: product staff supervisor, software program engineer, product design consultantLargest job features: engineering, product administration, data expertise
13. What Ability
Founded by former Parramatta Eels participant Steve Dresler, What Ability is an NDIS-registered incapacity help service that connects folks dwelling with a incapacity with skilled and semi-professional athletes as help staff.
Full-time headcount: 58Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2019Founder: Steve DreslerMost widespread abilities: teamwork, communication, managementMost widespread job titles: workplace affiliate, help affiliate, state managerLargest job features: buyer success and help, operations, data expertise
14. Akcelo
Advertising company Akcelo focuses on manufacturers working within the leisure, tech, sports activities, life-style and fast-moving client items sectors, whereas its enterprise arm specialises in pre-seed to Series A and B funding offers.
Full-time headcount: 91Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2019Founders: Aden Hepburn, Miles Scott and Dave Di VeroliMost widespread abilities: digital advertising and marketing, promoting, enterprise administrationMost widespread job titles: artistic director, undertaking supervisor, director of account managementLargest job features: gross sales, advertising and marketing, arts and design
15. Carma
Carma is an award-winning on-line market for used automobiles, which permits drivers to buy second-hand autos at mounted costs. The startup emerged from stealth mode in late 2021, with $28 million in seed funding, and a mission to convey “ease, belief and pleasure again into used automobile shopping for”.
Full-time headcount: 129Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2021Founders: Yosuke Hall and Lachlan MacGregorMost widespread abilities: management, enterprise administration, digital literacy, undertaking administration, buyer expertiseMost widespread job titles: software program engineer, buyer help specialistLargest job features: gross sales, buyer success and help, human sources
16. ORDE Financial
Non-bank mortgage lender ORDE Financial specialises in residential, industrial and self-managed tremendous fund loans. The enterprise is led by managing administrators Paul Wells and Ryan Harkness, and describes itself as a ‘Wingate enterprise’ as a consequence of its relationship with monetary providers firm Wingate.
Full-time headcount: 80Headquarters: MelbourneYr based: 2019Most widespread abilities: industrial banking, capital markets, enterprise administrationMost widespread job titles: banking analyst, enterprise growth supervisor, enterprise growth officerLargest job features: finance, enterprise growth, operations
17. Fortress
Esports startup Fortress operates licensed hospitality venues in each Sydney and Melbourne for esports followers and has backing from Endeavour Group.
Full-time headcount: 167Headquarters: MelbourneYr based: 2018Founders: Jon Satterley, Adrian Giles and Ryan TrainorMost widespread abilities: industrial banking, capital markets, enterprise administrationMost widespread job titles: banking analyst, enterprise growth supervisor, enterprise growth officerLargest job features: finance, enterprise growth, operations
18. T-Shirt (*32*)
Healthtech startup T-Shirt (*32*) is the enterprise behind digital platforms Provider Choice and HeyHubble, which each assist join National Disability Insurance Scheme members with service suppliers. It booked $11 million in Series A funding with HEAL Partners in October 2022.
Full-time headcount: 71Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2019Founders: Tom Blinksell and Jonathan SalgoMost widespread abilities: knowledge science, enterprise administration, knowledge storage applied sciencesMost widespread job titles: software program engineer, plan supervisor, group outreach managerLargest job features: engineering, advertising and marketing, data expertise
T-shirt ventures founders Tom Blinksell and Jonathan Salgo. Source: provided.
19. Plotlogic
Deep tech mining startup Plotlogic has developed superior sensors and synthetic intelligence in a bid to make the mining sector extra sustainable and environment friendly. In August, it secured US$28 million ($43 million) in Series B funding from a number of Australian and US enterprise capital funds.
Full-time headcount: 73Headquarters: BrisbaneYr based: 2018Founder: Andrew JobMost widespread abilities: growth instruments, knowledge science, digital literacyMost widespread job titles: software program engineer, mechatronics engineerLargest job features: engineering, operations, product administration
Plotlogic Founder and CEO Dr Andrew Job. Source: Supplied
20. Honey Insurance
Honey Insurance makes use of knowledge to simplify the method of making use of for residence and contents insurance coverage and supplies clients with good residence sensors, providing decrease premiums for these taking further precautions on their safety. The startup raised $15.5 million in June 2021, which, on the time, was touted as one of the biggest-ever seed funding raises for an Australian tech firm.
Full-time headcount: 83Headquarters: SydneyYr based: 2021Founder: Richard JoffeMost widespread abilities: internet growth, management, growth instrumentsMost widespread job titles: software program engineer, buyer help specialist, product managerLargest job features: engineering, buyer success and help, product administration
Honey founder and chief Richard Joffe (centre) with RACQ chief David Carter (left) Honey chair Peter Tonagh (proper). Source: provided.
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