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Global startup Deliveroo defends how much it pays Australian “freelancers”, reveals growth stats

Global food delivery startup Deliveroo has enjoyed 30% week-on-week growth since launching in Australia last November and has now expanded to Brisbane despite ongoing controversy surrounding how much the company pays its “freelance” riders. The UK-based startup, which launched in Australia on the back of a $140 million Series D funding round, has now partnered with […]
Denham Sadler
Denham Sadler

Global food delivery startup Deliveroo has enjoyed 30% week-on-week growth since launching in Australia last November and has now expanded to Brisbane despite ongoing controversy surrounding how much the company pays its “freelance” riders.

The UK-based startup, which launched in Australia on the back of a $140 million Series D funding round, has now partnered with over 600 restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne and will be launching with 50 restaurants and 30 riders in Brisbane.

Deliveroo country manager Levi Aron says the growth in Australia has been better than expected.

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