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After gaining rapid traction with over 85,000 SMEs in the past 3.5 years, Zeller, the Australian fintech redefining business banking, has today added technology businesses to its focus with the announcement of Zeller for Startups — Australia’s first all-in-one financial solution enabling founders to launch and scale without the constraints of traditional banks and disconnected platforms.Traditional banking has failed Australia’s 90,000+ strong startup ecosystemFor decades, Australian startups have been forced to navigate a banking system never built for them — slow and arduous account setup involving physical paperwork, limited access to financing, and fragmented account reporting that don’t deliver a unified view of their overall financial position.While Silicon Valley fintechs have long offered founders startup-friendly financial products, Australian entrepreneurs remain stuck with outdated banking designed exclusively for traditional businesses.A new Zeller survey of Australian startup founders highlights how broken traditional banking is for tech founders:87% of founders cite financial management and banking as their biggest operational challenge — second only to fundraising (94%).85% of founders lack confidence in a traditional bank’s ability to support them during the setup and scaling phases.“Australia has built a thriving startup ecosystem, yet our banks still treat founders as risks rather than opportunities. Banks force businesses into outdated processes that don’t match how tech startups actually operate. That approach is no longer sustainable” said Ben Pfisterer, Zeller CEO and co-founder. “With our own experience launching five years ago, we quickly built and began using our own products to manage all of Zeller’s finances. We’ve optimised and tailored these products to deliver Zeller for Startups, enabling those founders who are where Zeller was years ago with an all-in-one financial solution designed to help them scale and succeed.Zeller’s research also showed the challenges tech founders still face in the operations of financial management — confirming that on average, startups have historically relied upon five disconnected platforms, on top of a business bank, to manage their finances.Australia’s first all-in-one financial solution for tech foundersDesigned for speed and simplicity, Zeller for Startups will deliver tech founders instant access to an all-in-one suite of financial tools they can use from one online account, removing the need for multiple providers, subscriptions, or expensive add-ons Business accounts with seamless digital onboarding, enabling founders to open an account in 60% fewer clicks than with traditional banks.Unlimited digital or physical debit card issuance for instant spending.High-interest savings accounts offering an ongoing 3.2% p.a. standard variable rate, maximising the return on capital saved while enabling instant access to funds.Purpose-built expense management seamlessly integrated within the Zeller Dashboard, enabling real-time visibility over employee, team, or project spending.Exclusive founder benefits, including discounts on popular startup software and technology services including Employment Hero, Xero, and Pop Business.“Everything about how companies operate has changed, but the banks have not

Zeller, the Australian fintech reimagining business banking, have today announced the launch of Zeller Terminal 2 — a powerful all-in-one payments and point-of-sale solution for businesses of all sizes. In addition, the new Zeller POS Lite – a free, customisable point-of-sale app built-in to Zeller Terminal 2, enables businesses to manage inventory and track sales without the need for costly hardware or signing agreements with multiple providers.The new Zeller Terminal 2 offers premium design and unparalleled customisation at an affordable price point, setting a new benchmark in payments and POS technology to exceed outdated hardware offered by local and global providers and incumbent banks.Zeller Terminal 2 not only includes a free, built-in point-of-sale app enabling businesses to create items, apply discounts, track inventory, send itemised receipts, and manage their entire sales operations directly from the terminal, but also integrates seamlessly with over 600 third-party POS platforms.In a commitment to reducing the environmental cost of paper receipts, Zeller Terminal 2 supports email, SMS, and a new downloadable QR code receipts, having eliminated the traditional receipt printer. The terminal also delivers enhanced security for merchants and cardholders by prioritising acceptance of more secure payment methods such as EMV chip cards, contactless cards, and mobile wallet, having removed the traditional magstripe card reader— reducing the risk of credit card fraud, which the ABS estimates impacts over 1.8 million Australian annually.Zeller Terminal 2 was designed and engineered in Melbourne, with a unique hardware format never before seen in traditional EFTPOS terminals. It boasts Australia’s largest terminal screen (6.5-inch full-colour HD digital display) which allows businesses to select their preferred style by enabling the choice of light and dark modes, seamlessly adapting to any retail or restaurant environment. Additionally, Zeller Terminal 2 is the world’s first EFTPOS terminal available to purchase in three colours — black, white, and graphite, to complement any decor or business aesthetic.Celebrating the world-first launch, Ben Pfisterer, Co-Founder and CEO at Zeller, said, “Zeller is proud to be a global leader in redefining the next generation in payments and point of sale, from right here in Australia. Zeller Terminal 2 is the most advanced, affordable, all-in-one payments and POS solution anywhere in the world

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have announced a brand new partnership with Zeller, who will join the club as a major sponsor across the next two seasons.Zeller, the leading Australian fintech providing an all-in-one payments and financial services solution to over 60,000 local businesses, proudly has its roots in Victoria after being founded in Melbourne in 2020.Zeller will have its logo emblazoned on the back of the South East Melbourne Phoenix jerseys for the next two seasons, above the players’ numbers.South East Melbourne Phoenix CEO, Tommy Greer (pictured left), thanked Zeller for coming on board as the club builds toward their maiden NBL championship in NBL25.“This partnership between two teams born in Victoria and looking to make a stamp nationally is a no-brainer and we’re excited to have Zeller on board for the next two years,” Greer said.“It’s a true show of faith in what the Phoenix are building and we look forward to having success in a jersey that Zeller is proudly featured on.”Ben Pfisterer (pictured right), Co-Founder and CEO of Zeller, commented on his team’s excitement about partnering with an NBL club on the rise.“Supporting growing businesses, clubs, and organisations is part of Zeller’s DNA. From providing community basketball clubs with a more affordable EFTPOS solution to this new partnership with the Phoenix, Zeller is proud to play a small part in facilitating commerce in Australian sports,” said Pfisterer“As a rapidly growing business ourselves, we’re inspired by the Phoenix’s success and look forward to partnering with them as they play towards the NBL25 championship.”