Company
Every investor coverage indicates participated in a round Optus Business raised.
Companies Optus Business acquired or merged with, per published coverage. Buying a company is not investing in one: nothing here counts in the deals column.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| John Paitaridis | Boss (former) | Startup Daily |
Stories naming Optus Business. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Accenture plans to buy Melbourne cybersecurity firm CyberCX, a transaction reported at over a billion dollars that still needs foreign investment approval. CyberCX was co-founded by John Paitaridis and Alastair MacGibbon.
SmartCompany's monthly video briefing with Optus Business covers why local shops matter, Melbourne's Book An Artist expanding overseas, and an unnamed startup's $4.9 million federal funding win.
A monthly video briefing teasing stories on human-first leadership, AI and creativity, and an unnamed Melbourne startup winning eBay's Circular Fashion Fund prize.
SmartCompany's Q&A series, run with Optus Business, features Sapia.ai's chief executive advising small firms on adopting AI, useful tools and strategy; her firm's recent capital raise is noted.
Profile of Sydney-based lender MoneyMe covering its leadership team, recalled capital raises in 2017 and 2018, industry awards, and its stated plan to pursue a public listing on the Australian Stock Exchange.