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Bronwen Clune
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Startups and VC Correspondent, Capital Brief
Melbourne
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Biography
I'm a columnist with The Guardian and a journalist with a passion for the transparent. I write around pop-culture, media and technology.
australia, technology convergence, social justicepopculture, feminism media
Content
By Bronwen Clune Verified| Capital Brief Verified What a difference a few weeks can make. On the face of it, the latest figures on funding for the Australian startup ecosystem make for upbeat reading, suggesting a turning point for the sector after a difficult few years. In the first three months of 2025, nearly $1 billion ($993 million to be precise) flowed into the sector across 100 deals, in the strongest opening to a year since the heady days of 2022.
By Bronwen Clune Verified| Capital Brief Verified Skip to content10:15am on 16 April 2025The news: Australian venture capital firm Blackbird Ventures has joined a pre-seed investment round in London-based AI creative studio Wonder, which has raised $6 million to develop AI-powered filmmaking technology. The round was led by LocalGlobe with participation from prominent tech industry executives. The numbers: Wonder aims to slash production costs for high-end TV and film content through its AI technology.
By Bronwen Clune Verified| Capital Brief Verified Skip to contentAustralian tech firm Fair Supply uses its database of 60 billion supply chains to reveal the hidden, compounding costs of Trump’s tariffs beyond headline rates. As US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies send global markets into uncertainty and supply chains into disarray, an Australian startup has positioned itself at the intersection of challenge and opportunity.
Company Info
Capital Brief
Capital Brief is an Australian publication that launched in August 2023, based in Sydney’s Royal Exchange district. It focuses on the intersection of business and politics, specifically within the context of Australia’s evolving economic landscape. The publication targets founders, executives, investors, and decision-makers who are shaping the future of the economy. The company provides business news coverage and political analysis, emphasizing capital growth, investment trends, and the impact of policies on both startups and established businesses. Its content includes insights into funding rounds, market dynamics, and regulatory developments, particularly in technology-driven and innovation-focused sectors. Capital Brief aims to deliver actionable intelligence to its primary audience, which includes C-suite executives, investors, and policymakers involved in venture capital and corporate strategy. Capital Brief is Seed VC-funded, with Shearwater Capital as an investor, and it continues to expand its coverage of emerging industries, focusing on trends that affect high-growth sectors in Australia.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Founded: 2023