Nitro raises $15 million; SydStart acquired by Freelancer; Five steps to killer presentations

HOME | ADVERTISE | CONTACT US Dear StartupSmart reader, Australian startup Nitro has announced it has raised $US15 million($A17.26 million) in a Series B financing round led by Battery Ventures, a partnership that will help guide the company towards an initial public offering. One of Australia’s longest running startup conferences, SydStart, has been acquired by Australian startup Freelancer. Consumer-focused, data usage startup Yatango is raising its first round of institutional investment as it looks to list in the United States or the United Kingdom next year. A new Australian startup is set to launch that will give consumers the opportunity to purchase audio from live concerts they attend. One of the characteristic features of Massive Open Online Courses is the observation that no matter how many students enrol in a course, only between 5 to 10% of them will ever complete it. Here’s the science behind why we quit. With limited time and shortened attention spans, it is becoming increasingly important to get to your point across quickly and concisely to make an impact with your audience. Here's how to make more impact in less words and time. Google has opened up its Android TV streaming video platform tothird-party app developers through its Google Play app store, as it begins shipping its Nexus Player device to selected markets. So you’ve been asked to make a presentation and the thought alone is nearly enough to get your blood pressure soaring. Here are five steps to a killer presentation. Bronwen Clune, Editor Nitro raises $15 million in Series B funding by Kye White Australian startup Nitro has announced it has raised $US15 million ($A17.26 million) in a Series B financing round led by Battery Ventures, a partnership that will help guide the company towards an initial public offering. VIEW ALL NEWS Aussie startup gives music fans the chance to buy high-quality concert recordings  by Kye White A new Australian startup is set to launch that will give consumers the opportunity to purchase audio from live concerts they attend. SydStart acquired by Freelancer by Kye White One of Australia’s longest running startup conferences, SydStart, has been acquired by Australian startup Freelancer. Yatango wants to give you control over your data consumption, as it seeks to raise $9 million by Kye White Consumer-focused, data usage startup Yatango is raising its first round of institutional investment as it looks to list in the United States or the United Kingdom next year. How to make more impact in less words and time by Amanda Jesnoewski With limited time and shortened attention spans, it is becoming increasingly important to get your point across quickly and concisely to make an impact with your audience. THE NEWS WRAP: US subprime loans investigation targets Uber finance partners by Kye White Two partners of Uber’s vehicle financing program are under federal investigation in the United States amid allegations they are pushing drivers into subprime car loans. READ MORE Our path to disruption: Envato Brought to you by Sensis Despite humble beginnings, serial disruptor Envato’s turnover has grown to more than $50 million in just eight years. The founders share their startup success story. READ MORE Five steps for a killer presentation  by Kris Flegg So you’ve been asked to make a presentation and the thought alone is nearly enough to get your blood pressure soaring. We’ve all been there. Presentations can be daunting and nerve wracking. READ MORE Google now accepting third-party apps for Android TV via Google Play by Andrew Sadauskas Google has opened up its Android TV streaming video platform to third-party app developers through its Google Play app store, as it begins shipping its Nexus Player device to selected markets. READ MORE From online courses to going to the gym: The science of why we quit by David Glance One of the characteristic features of Massive Open Online Courses is the observation that no matter how many students enrol in a course, only between 5 to 10% of them will ever complete it. READ MORE