New (opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryWhat’s next for N Chandrasekaran after Tata Group? 5 plausible second actsFrom public service and AI to private equity and backing founders, Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran will have no shortage of options when his four-decade Tata innings ends. (opens original source in a new tab)25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyBlackbird nails 2nd $1 billion fundBlackbird stacks a $1.05B war chest for pre-idea bets, from Canva glory to Kiki chaos and quantum delays. (opens original source in a new tab)Simon Thomsen·25 August 2026
StartupsNew (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchSituational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SECThe AI hedge fund went from "the talk of Wall Street" to "subject of federal subpoenas" faster than you can say "diversify your portfolio." (opens original source in a new tab)Lucas Ropek·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyEscape room startup Escape This hits 500,000 players as it plots national expansionEscape room operator Escape This has passed 500,000 players as it expands from its home state into a growing national footprint. The post Escape room startup Escape This hits 500,000 players as it plots national expansion appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)Morganne Kopittke·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyApply like it’s hot: Snoop Dogg, Deel seek professional ice cream tasterAn unorthodox campaign sees the usually vanilla Deel recruiting a new starter for Snoop Dogg's ice cream brand Dr. Bombay. The post Apply like it’s hot: Snoop Dogg, Deel seek professional ice cream taster appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)David Adams·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyOpenAI equips Aussie SMEs with $5.5 million in startup credits for AI useTwo high school students are among a growing cohort of Australian founders and entrepreneurs to receive API credits from OpenAI since the global AI giant launched in Australia. The post OpenAI equips Aussie SMEs with $5.5 million in startup credits for AI use appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)Kate Weber·25 August 2026
StartupsNew (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchOura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16BWe all knew it was coming. The expected valuation may surprise, though. (opens original source in a new tab)Connie Loizos·25 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyAlbanese wants data centres banned near homes and farmsAnthony Albanese wants new data centres kept away from homes, schools and prime farmland, but Queensland is pushing back against his renewable energy requirements. The post Albanese wants data centres banned near homes and farms appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)Jacob Shteyman·24 August 2026
StartupsNew (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchTrump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPOThe president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX finished trading on Monday back at its IPO price of $135. (opens original source in a new tab)Sean O'Kane·24 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyBuilt Living secures $120 million NRFC loan for cheaper, faster prefab apartmentsThe federal government's $15 billion manufacturing investment corporation said the loan is a step towards addressing the housing crisis. The post Built Living secures $120 million NRFC loan for cheaper, faster prefab apartments appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)David Adams·24 August 2026
StartupsNew (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchZillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust caseZillow and Redfin reached a settlement with the FTC, which requires Redfin to reenter the rental advertising business. (opens original source in a new tab)Lauren Forristal·24 August 2026
