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Startups and entrepreneurs had a lot to be proud of in 2015.
Last year Atlassian, the software company behind Jira and HipChat products, made headlines as the biggest success story in Australia after its $8 billion float on the ASX in December. It was a long-awaited tech IPO with the Sydney-based collaboration software group, headed by duo Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar, trading at $27 per share and beating its listing price by an incredible 30%.
But in between, Australia’s startup scene was littered with other companies kicking major goals.
We compiled a list of the startups that have had an incredible run in 2015, hitting huge milestones and making remarkable progress in their field.
Here’s a look at what they accomplished.
CliniCloud
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CliniCloud is an Australian health technology startup founded by physicians Hon Weng Chong and Andrew Lin which make connected home medical kits to allow users to manage and monitor their health from home.
This year, the company raised $5 million after closing a seed round led by Chinese internet company Tencent.
The funding was used to accelerate the roll-out of the kits which include a wireless thermometer and digital stethoscope and are connected to an app -- bringing people in touch with a network of medical professionals.
On top of that, the startup managed to get US retail giant, Best Buy, on board who began stocking the connected medical kit in both the US and Canada.
Divvy Parking
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Online parking platform, Divvy Parking, is a startup that's disrupting commercial parking by making use of under-utilised parking spaces in CBDs.
In 2015, the Sydney-based digital company closed a $2.5 million Series A funding round.
Founded by Nick Austin, the startup has been likened to the Airbnb for parking, giving commuters access to short and long term parking via their smartphones for up to 50% less than traditional parking options.
Last year, the business made a huge move from the peer-to-peer space to the commercial property sector and has continued to work with property groups such as DEXUS, GPT Group and Knight Frank, the courier industry and the government to help solve and manage congestion in the CBD.
Marketplacer
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Technology marketplace platform Marketplacer had an incredibly successful run in 2015 after securing a $10 million Series A investment led by private investors David Paradice and Gerry Ryan.
The Aussie startup allows people to build large scale online marketplaces by providing consumers with access to content marketing services, web store platforms, SEO optimisation as well as CRM and KPI reports.
The company is currently valued at $70 million with offices in Australia, New Zealand, USA and Germany with plans to launch its 'plug and play' marketplace platform in the the UK later this year.
Founded by Jason Wyatt and Sam Salter, the startup also operates four global marketplaces: BikeExchange, TiniTrader, House of Home and Outdoria.
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