AI, VR and fintech in focus as Microsoft takes on its first Aussie startups

Artificial intelligence and financial services based start-ups provide the majority of the first cohort of global tech giant Microsoft's first Australian accelerator program.

The  program, known as ScaleUp, was announced in February and targets start-ups that have typically received initial funding and are looking to expand. It promises to help fast-track their growth by linking them with potential customers, Microsoft partners and technical guidance, without giving up any equity.

The Australian start-ups selected are Auror, Daisee, FreightExchange, Hyper Anna, InDebted, Kapiche, Karbon, Makers Empire, Teamgage, SimpleKYC, Start VR, VendorPanel and Winimy AI.

Read the full article in The Financial Review