Every round, fund close and exit we can source, with the article it was reported in and what it actually said.
FRV Australia has secured a A$7 million grant from Victoria's Energy Innovation Fund for its 100MW/200MWh Terang grid-forming battery, its second such project, alongside a large solar pipeline.
Chief Scientist Cathy Foley's paper examines Australia's quantum technology achievements and draws lessons for scaling other sectors, noting Silicon Quantum Computing's large Series A raise and other local quantum companies.
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Blackbird's investment note explains why it co-led Checkmate's US$5 million seed round, describing the shopping tool's product, its e-commerce thesis, and the Perth-raised founding team behind the startup.
A manufacturing roundup covering a university research grant, a clinker terminal groundbreaking, quantum chip progress, a share placement, a pumped hydro plan, and an autonomous vessel demonstration.
Startup Daily profiles Codis, a pre-seed startup backed by Antler Australia that automates turning design files into working code, as part of a series covering Antler's thirteen recent investments.
PropHero appoints Sophie Hayek, formerly of Cars 24, as its new Global Chief Operating Officer as the property investment platform continues expanding internationally.
Car subscription software firm Loopit has released TruPass, a digital KYC and fraud prevention suite for mobility providers, following a recent AUD$3.6 million external capital raise.
Drinks giant Diageo has bought Australian coffee liqueur maker Mr Black, in which it took a minority stake in 2015 via its Distill Ventures accelerator; no purchase price was disclosed.
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Australian Consumer Data Right platform Adatree closed an oversubscribed second funding round, drawing re-investment from existing backers and new investors including Aconex's co-founders' family offices and MoneyPlace's founder.
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Pfizer has completed its takeover of ASX-listed telehealth diagnostics company ResApp Health for $179 million, with the article recalling the company's 2015 listing, earlier raises and a Gates Foundation grant.
Startupbootcamp profiles Tummi Yummi, a venture infusing surplus eggs with probiotics, as founder Andrea Romero prepares to pitch at the upcoming Food Innovation Demo Day.
Gold Coast bridging lender Funding.com.au reports record broker accreditations and loan book growth, and recalls completing its Series B raise earlier in 2022.
Profile of Casu, a platform matching casual construction workers with employers, covering its pre-seed backing by Antler within a 13-startup intake, plus founder commentary, traction and hiring plans.
Melbourne GRC software vendor 6clicks has closed a $10 million Series A led by Centerstone Capital, signed Synnex as its first global distributor, and the article recalls its 2019 acquisition of TrustyGate's assets.
Pfizer has completed its purchase of Brisbane digital health company ResApp Health for $179 million, doubling its per-share offer after an April bid for the ASX-listed cough-diagnosis startup.
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Sydney voice-assistant startup ybot has raised a $4.6 million seed round led by US investor Florida Funders, with funds earmarked for product development, sales, marketing and hiring as it plans to relocate to Florida.
Sydney freight software firm Ofload has bought Melbourne logistics company CIA Logistics, its first acquisition, with founder Tony Couttie joining as general manager; deal terms were not disclosed.
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Australian embedded finance platform Shaype has added $33 million to its Series C round, led by Regal Funds Management with family offices participating, to fund team growth and international expansion.
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Sydney gaming marketing company Livewire has raised a $4.7 million Series A led by Matt Berriman's new fund RealVC, with several individual and strategic backers, to scale headcount and expand globally.
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Investment platform Jacobi closed a US$10 million Series A led by QIC with existing Silicon Valley backers, to grow its portfolio software globally, while new board members join from QIC and Makena Capital.
US Homeland Security has extended its development contract with Adelaide X-ray maker Micro-X and funded the second phase of a passenger self-screening project, taking the two contracts to US$4.5 million.
SME financial admin platform Thriday has raised a $6 million pre-Series A led by NAB Ventures, with existing backer Lempriere Capital also taking part, after a $3 million crowdfunding raise in 2021.
Sydney dealership group Phil Gilbert partners with subscription platform Loopit, which also recently completed a 3.6 million dollar seed round led by Tidal Ventures with Upswell Ventures and Luxem participating.
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Raiz Invest's co-founder and joint group CEO George Lucas will depart at the end of December 2022, while Brendan Malone becomes sole MD and CEO and Stuart Grimshaw takes over as chair from Harvey Kalman.
Techboard's monthly roundup tallies August 2022 private funding at $207m across 22 deals, listing the month's raises, BlackRock's acquisition of Akaysha Energy, One Click Life's reverse takeover listing, and several fund closes.
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Profile of Vacayit founder Hailey Brown, whose audio guides help blind and low-vision travellers plan trips, covering her university pitch origins, accelerator program backing and competition prize money as the platform grows.
Manufacturing roundup: Vaxxas wins a federal grant for vaccine patch production, Air Tip secures NT co-investment for its tipping trailer, COFA gains research funding, and Fortescue plans US hydrogen research spending.
Forbes Australia profiles the ex-Jetstar chief who co-founded Rokt, recalling the checkout-personalisation firm's late-2021 raise of $458 million at a $2.75 billion valuation, led by Tiger Global, and his path from consulting to unicorns.
Profile of Quantflo, a no-code portfolio platform for institutional fund-of-fund investors, covering its pre-seed backing by Antler within a series on 13 recent Antler Australia investments; an added note records its later liquidation.
A Tenacious Ventures blog post reflects on staying confident while raising Fund II after visiting portfolio company SwarmFarm Robotics, and shares tactics for maintaining morale during fundraising.
Eye-drug developer Azura Ophthalmics, working from Melbourne and Tel Aviv, has assembled a seven-member scientific advisory board of ophthalmology specialists to guide clinical development of its lead candidate AZR-MD-001.
Profile of Shahna Smith, who founded Indigenous cosmetics brand Amplified Beauty, mixing hardware-store paints to create lipstick shades, with backing from Indigenous Business Australia helping her launch in 2022.
Roundup of design-sector startup funding covering recent raises by Picsart, LottieFiles, Gravity Sketch and Superside, plus Canva's standing, alongside Adobe's agreed multibillion-dollar purchase of Figma.
Glyscend reports encouraging Phase 1 biomarker data for its diabetes drug GLY-200, announces US FDA clearance of its investigational new drug application, and has begun enrolling patients in a Phase 2 trial.
Techboard's anniversary roundup catalogues a month of Australian startup funding: megadeals, three acquisitions, large debt deals, grants, accelerator intakes, and fund news including Archangel Ventures' committed capital.
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Proptech CIM has raised a $10 million Series A led by Five V Capital, with Carthona Capital and property executives participating, valuing it above $100 million to fund expansion into Asia and North America.
Antler Australia's investor memo profiles Onqlave, a privacy-as-a-service startup founded by Simon O'Keefe and Matt Mahdieh, which received Antler pre-seed backing and is now seeking follow-up capital.
Potentia's $400 million takeover approach for ASX-listed software firm Nitro was rejected, with the column examining Nitro's widening losses, executive pay, and Potentia's separate pursuit of payments company Tyro.
Adelaide x-ray technology firm Micro-X announced a strategic deal with Varex Imaging, which pays a licence fee and buys shares for a 9.9 percent stake, together giving the company $15 million in backing.
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Blackbird's investment note sets out why the firm led employee wellbeing company Sonder's Series B, recalling its earlier pass, angel Paul Waide's seed backing, and the startup's shift from student safety to corporate wellness.
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Startup Daily profiles Avert AI, an Antler Australia pre-seed portfolio company building AI compliance writing software, covering its founders, pilot customer UNO Home Loans, and plans for a beta launch.
Profile of luggage brand July, whose founders rebuilt after a 95% revenue drop in 2020; the article recalls an early $250,000 angel investment and notes over $10 million raised to date.
Perth-founded fitness franchise S30 Studio has secured $2.2 million from Collab Capital to fund national expansion, with new studios planned across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
OIF Ventures' site republishes AFR reporting on Dataweavers' $5 million Series A, which OIF led to back global expansion, and notes the firm's oversubscribed $140 million third fund closed that month.
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Main Sequence announces Gabrielle Munzer's promotion to its first Partner, tracing her journey from capital markets through Senior Associate and Principal roles and the signals the firm values in venture partners.
Australia's Main Sequence fund promotes Gabrielle Munzer to Partner to lead its biotech push; the article also covers her finance background, the firm's company-building model, a UNSW accelerator, and recent diverse hires.
A weekly roundup covering five funding rounds: HealthMatch's Series C, Monday Distillery's crowdfunding, Sonder's Series B, Lleaf's bridge round, and Spice AI's seed raise.