Section 09 · 16 entries · Updated 11 June 2026
News & Media
How to follow the Australian startup and tech scene: essential publications, newsletters, podcasts, and data sources for founders, investors, and ecosystem observers.
01 Publications
- Startup Daily Daily news from the ANZ tech ecosystem; covers funding rounds, founder profiles, and industry events. Active as of June 2026. source ↗
- StartupSmart (via SmartCompany) Weekly funding round-ups and founder stories, published under the SmartCompany umbrella. Active as of June 2026. source ↗
- Capital Brief Original reporting on Australian business, politics, and the new economy. Free newsletters include The Edition (4:30pm weekdays) and Letter of Intent (M&A/VC deals). source ↗
- InnovationAus Covers Australian tech policy, R&D, and innovation; hosts the annual InnovationAus Awards. Active as of 2025-2026. source ↗
- Australian Financial Review — Technology Premium tech and startup coverage from Australia's leading business daily. Paywall applies; subscription required for full access.
02 Newsletters
- Overnight Success Weekly Substack digest of Aussie startup and VC news; essential reading for founders, investors, and the startup-curious. Active weekly in 2026. source ↗
- Cut Through Venture Monthly data-backed newsletter on Australian startup funding; co-produces the annual State of Australian Startup Funding report with Folklore Ventures. source ↗
- Open Source VC — AirTree Ventures Free guides, templates, and resources for ANZ founders; monthly newsletter with startup news and VC insights. Continuously updated into 2026.
- Blackbird Stories Blog and monthly newsletter from Blackbird Ventures; portfolio spotlights, founder advice, and Wild Hearts podcast updates. Active as of 2025-2026. source ↗
- Capital Brief — The Edition Free weekday afternoon briefing for Australian decision-makers; covers business, tech, and policy. Published 4:30pm AEST, Monday–Friday.
03 Podcasts
- Day One FM Australia's leading startup podcast network; 15+ shows covering VC, founders, and operators. Publishes 15+ new episodes per month. Active June 2026. source ↗
- Wild Hearts — Blackbird Ventures Conversations with founders and operators from Blackbird's portfolio; honest, in-depth storytelling. Most recent episode December 2025. source ↗
- The Startup Playbook Podcast 200+ episodes with ANZ and global entrepreneurs and investors; ranked Top 3 on iTunes Australia. Latest episode Ep220, September 2025. source ↗
04 Funding Data & Reports
- Cut Through Venture — Insights & Reports Australia's most trusted startup funding data; quarterly updates and the annual State of Australian Startup Funding report (co-published with Folklore Ventures). source ↗
- Folklore Ventures — Insights Co-producer of the annual State of Australian Startup Funding report; blog covers market analysis, portfolio news, and ecosystem trends. Active as of May 2026. source ↗
- AirTree Open Source VC — Investor List Free, regularly updated ANZ investor database, fundraising guides, and founder templates. Investor list last updated February 2026.
Every entry above is source-linked and reviewed before publish. Spotted something out of date? It will be picked up in the next weekly agent run — each section is re-researched on a rolling cadence.