F-Yeah: 7 Aussie Businesses That Absolutely Smashed It In The Past 12 Months

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May 5, 2016

Okay so, we know Aussies are the best. Not only have we been killing it in the music and arts scene, Australians are notorious for being excellent business innovators, and at PEDESTRIAN.TV we wanted to shine some light on businesses who have been 10/10 killing it on a global scale. Get inspired, folks.

Here is a list of 7 Australian companies who are soaring ATM:

1. Menulog

A photo posted by Menulog (@menulog) on Jan 10, 2016 at 10:47pm PST

Founded in Sydney in 2006 by entrepreneurs Leon Kamenev, Dan Katz and Kevin Sherman, Menulog is Australia’s largest online food ordering and delivery company and last May was bought by international online food ordering service Just Eat for (get ready for it) $855 million. Amaze.

2. Vino Mofo

A photo posted by Vinomofo (@vinomofo) on Apr 16, 2016 at 11:15pm PDT

Adelaide-based brothers-in-Law Justin Dry and Andre Eikmeier started their business Vinomofo by selling wine out of their garage in 2011. Now, the online wine club currently has more than 400,000 members and makes over $50 million in revenue. Raise ya glass.

3. Stab Magazine

While you were scrolling… @kellyslater, Cloudbreak today. @josh_bystrom

A photo posted by Surf Magazine (@stab) on Apr 19, 2016 at 11:25pm PDT

Originating in Sydney, Stab Magazine is now the world’s leading online surf publishing and content provider and was bought by Australia’s largest online fashion retailer, SurfStitch, last May in a combined deal with surf-forecasting site Magicseaweed for a total amount of $13.8 million.

4. Flatmates.com.au

A photo posted by Flatmates.com.au (@flatmates_com_au) on Feb 28, 2016 at 10:00pm PST

Flatmates.com.au, founded in Perth in 1990, has grown to be Australia’s largest share accommodation website and was bought by REA (owner of Realestate.com.au) in April last month for $25 million.

5. Swisse Vitamins

What’s your beauty secret? We are loving our Swisse Ultiboost Hair Skin Nails liquid right now ?? The product assists in collagen production and provides essential nutrients to support healthy hair, skin and nails. We don’t like to keep beauty secrets here at Swisse ?? Wishing you all a healthy and happy weekend! #SwisseLovesHSN

A photo posted by Swisse Wellness Australia (@swisseau) on Apr 22, 2016 at 2:56pm PDT

Swisse was founded by Australian entrepreneur Kevin Ring after a trip to Switzerland inspired him to launch his own range of vitamins. In September 2015, Swisse was bought by Hong Kong company Biostime for 1.67 billion dollareedoos. Wowza.

6. Canva

Check out our amazing new mural in the offices at Canva HQ in Sydney! King Protea by @amokisland #canva #nextlevel #kingprotea #floral #wallart #mural #style #office #startup #art #sydney #design

A photo posted by Canva (@canva) on Apr 14, 2016 at 9:40pm PDT

Launched by Perth-based entrepreneur Melanie Perkins whilst at university in Western Australia in 2007, graphic design start-up Canva is now valued at $233 million Australian dollars. Big name investors include actors Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson, the latter of whom called the company a “game changer“.

7. Frank Body

#letsbefrank a real bestie is a bestie that makes sure you both look babe’n in the selfie she posts. #thefrankeffect via @caitlyn_dekuyper

A photo posted by frank body (@frank_bod) on May 1, 2016 at 4:58am PDT

Melbourne-based start-up Frank Body grew to 350,000 Instagram followers in 12 months. They’re now at 683K followers and their incredible social media marketing and business skills have led them to rake in an estimated $20 million in sales per year.

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Keep the #inspo rollin’, with P.TV co-founder Chris Wirashinha’s top 7 tips to launching your own start-up: