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Christmas comes early for 14 Aussie startups that raised $260 million this week

Weekly roundup covering 14 startup raises totalling over $260 million, headlined by Synchron's $110 million round, plus Roller's shareholder liquidity payout, Partly's record New Zealand Series A, and several government grants.

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Sydney-based Pathzero helps investors track their portfolios’ carbon emissions

Sydney carbon-accounting startup Pathzero raised an AUD 8.6 million Series A+ extension led by Carthona Capital, with Clyde Bank Holdings and Antler participating, to help financial institutions track financed emissions.

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Pathzero raises $6.8 million to improve carbon transparency

Sydney carbon-emissions platform Pathzero raised US$5 million (A$6.8m), led by Carthona Capital with Antler Australia and angel backers, to fund global expansion, after a $1 million seed round a year earlier.

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Former Westpac boss Brian Hartzer and climate campaigner Simon Sheikh back carbon neutral startup Pathzero

Emissions-tracking software firm Pathzero has secured a seven-figure seed round from Antler, Black Nova Group and several business figures, having emerged from Antler's Australian program during the pandemic.

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More than 2000 people watched Antler Sydney's virtual Demo Day online

Antler Australia streamed its first virtual Demo Day to over 2000 viewers, presenting twelve startups built through its five-month program, and unveiled two new initiatives supporting women founders and online company-building training.