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Six Aussie startups that raised $197.4 million this week

Roundup of six Australian funding deals: AutoGrab, Applied EV, Checkbox, Hometime, Factory and On the House, with amounts, investors, and Hometime's past acquisitions and raise history detailed.

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Airbnb property management platform moves in on $19 million debt and equity deal

Sydney short-stay property manager Hometime has secured $19 million in fresh equity and debt, led by Verona Capital with Commonwealth Bank refinancing; the piece also recounts earlier raises and three rival acquisitions.

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Airbnb management platform banks another $10 million for acquisition ambitions

Hometime, a Sydney platform managing Airbnb properties, has banked $10m from Fifth Estate Asset Management to fund acquisitions, adding two directors; earlier raises and rival takeovers are also recalled.

Seven ANZ startups that raised $27.4 million this week

Weekly roundup of seven trans-Tasman raises totalling $27.4 million, headlined by Xefco's $10.5 million round, plus Hometime board appointments and Matrak's China expansion.

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Major Canadian Fertility (IVF) Group raises CAD$90M led by Australian HEAL Partners Fund

The Fertility Partners closed roughly CAD$90 million to build a Canada-wide IVF clinic network, led by HEAL Partners; the article also recalls Dental Corporation's past sales to Bupa and L Catterton.

PayDock strengthens its board and vision for payment orchestration

“We’re going to go hard”: Property management startup Hometime primes for capital raise after seeing 750% growth in 18 months

Profile of Hometime, a Sydney property manager for short-term rentals, covering its rapid growth, market expansion, past seed funding, several acquisitions, and plans for another raise.

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