Short-term rental management company MadeComfy has been acquired by Indian billionaire Ritesh Agarwal’s global travel-tech firm OYO in a move to bolster its presence in Australia and New Zealand’s growing rental market.
As loyalty programs surge in popularity across Australia, one fintech start-up is helping businesses tap into the benefits. Pay.com.au is turning everyday expenses into airline points and premium perks – and has just banked $18 million to prepare for its expansion into the US. ‘Fresh Faces’ was featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure […]
Forbes Australia picks out three Aussie entrepreneurs who are making waves in the startup space right now. ‘Quick Takes’ featured in Issue 17 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Liveheats When former Queensland junior champion and World Surf League surfer Chris Friend (pictured) met software engineer Fernando Freire in the Bondi surf, they bonded over […]
From Olympic gold medalists to serial entrepreneurs and AI pioneers, 32 young Australians have earned a spot on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list across all 10 categories. Tap here to see the full 30 Under 30 Asia list. ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS Yerin Ha, 26 Actress Yerin Ha quickly graduated from indie roles […]
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Forbes Australia has curated an elegant selection of luxurious, last-minute gifts to celebrate the women who matter most. Carrière Frères Rose Menthe Diffuser: $119 Handcrafted in France, this elegant diffuser by Carrière Frères combines fresh, vegetal notes of spearmint with the delicate, powdery scent of rose, offering a luxurious aroma perfect […]
Raquel Bouris, the founder and creative director behind Who Is Elijah, began with $12,000 and a desire to upend the centuries-old fragrance industry. Today, her rebellious tactics put her at the helm of a $20 million business, with her fragrances on the shelves of some of the world’s top retailers. This story was featured in […]
Forbes Australia picks out three Australian entrepreneurs who are making waves in the startup space right now. This story was featured in Issue 16 of Forbes Autralia. Tap here to secure your copy. Wable It was just another day in lockdown for Holly Fowler when, while on the couch watching Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, a wave of […]
Atlassian co-founder and former CEO Scott Farquhar has been named the new Chair of the Tech Council of Australia. He succeeds Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm, who led the industry body for three-and-a-half years.
Forbes Australia picks out three Aussie entrepreneurs who are making waves in the startup space right now. This story was featured in Issue 15 of Forbes Autralia. Tap here to secure your copy. Clutch Glue A sweaty night out at Sydney’s Chinese Laundry nightclub took a frustrating turn for Annabel Hay when fashion tape failed to keep […]
