LinkedIn has unveiled its 2024 LinkedIn Top Startups Australia list, highlighting emerging companies that are attracting attention from both investors and job seekers.
These startups are not only experiencing rapid growth but are also pioneering innovative solutions across various industries, from lab-grown meat to 3D-printed hypersonic rockets.
The list is based on data from LinkedIn’s 1 billion members, measuring companies across four key metrics: employee growth, jobseeker interest, member engagement, and the ability to attract talent from LinkedIn’s Top Companies list.
To qualify, companies must be headquartered in Australia, privately held, fully independent, and five years old or younger, with at least 30 full-time employees.
Top 10 Startups Australia
- Montu
Headquarters: Melbourne | Founded: 2019
Montu is a medical cannabis company connecting Australians with qualified doctors through its telehealth platform. - Eucalyptus
Headquarters: Sydney | Founded: 2019
Eucalyptus is a telehealth platform covering four key areas: contraception and fertility, skincare, men’s health, and sexual wellness. - ProcurePro
Headquarters: Brisbane | Founded: 2020
ProcurePro creates software that helps construction firms manage and digitise their procurement processes. - Heidi Health
Headquarters: Melbourne | Founded: 2021
Heidi Health developed an AI tool that automates administrative tasks for medical practitioners, such as writing clinical notes and referral letters. - Constantinople
Headquarters: Sydney | Founded: 2022
Constantinople offers an all-in-one software platform helping banks manage operations, customer service, compliance, and anti-money laundering. - Vow
Headquarters: Sydney | Founded: 2019
Vow is a food biotech company using animal cells to produce lab-grown meat products. - Ofload
Headquarters: Sydney | Founded: 2019
Ofload is a freight logistics platform that digitises trucking fleets, aiming for a more sustainable supply chain. - Howatson+Company
Headquarters: Sydney | Founded: 2021
This full-service advertising company has experienced rapid growth since its launch in 2021. - Zeller
Headquarters: Melbourne | Founded: 2020
Zeller provides payment and financial services for small and medium-sized businesses, helping them manage transactions and finances. - Safewill
Headquarters: Sydney | Founded: 2019
Safewill is an end-of-life planning platform that allows users to create digital wills.
The full top 20 list is available on LinkedIn. Cayla Dengate, LinkedIn Australia Career Expert, says the 2024 list demonstrates the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Australia, with startups making an impact across diverse industries. Dengate also shared tips for professionals interested in joining a startup:
- Adopt a Growth Mindset: Startups value adaptability and a willingness to learn. Showcase your ability to overcome challenges and develop new skills.
- Highlight Cultural Fit: Research the company’s culture and demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively within their team environment.
- Demonstrate Critical Thinking: Startups seek fresh perspectives and creative problem solvers. Provide examples of how you’ve tackled challenges in the past.
- Showcase Your Passion: Express genuine interest in the startup’s mission, showing you’re invested in their success.
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