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Australia Post has acquired a quarter of Melbourne logistics startup Shiperoo, price undisclosed, backing its AI-powered fulfilment and returns platform as the founders plan overseas expansion.
Weekly roundup of three Australian raises: adtech firm Cuttable's seed round, Fundabl's equity round and SeenCulture's funding, naming investors, plus new Cuttable co-CEOs and a board appointment.
Square Peg announces its participation in Cuttable's AU$5.5 million seed round. The AI-powered advertising platform was founded by Jack White, Ed Ring and Sam Kroonenburg, and already works with major Australian brands.
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Circonomy, formerly World's Biggest Garage Sale, has opened a Melbourne refurbishment hub and launched a national squad helping corporate clients divert surplus goods from landfill, with new CEO Ryan Swenson appointed from shareholder Officeworks.
Building products marketplace ArchiPro has landed a Tiger Global-led Series A to fund hiring and features across Australia and New Zealand, having previously taken $4.7 million from backers Ruslan Kogan and Hezi Leibovich.
Block Earner appoints Apurva Chiranewala as general manager, with other senior hires named, as the blockchain fintech prepares to launch its decentralised finance platform for Australian consumers.
Online business marketplace Flippa has raised a $15 million Series A led by OneVentures, with angel investors including the Leibovich brothers, after twelve years bootstrapped, as pandemic conditions lift small-scale acquisition activity.
E-commerce startup Little Birdie raised $30 million pre-launch from Commonwealth Bank, which took a 23% stake at a $130 million valuation. The article also recalls Catch.com.au's earlier $230 million sale to Wesfarmers.
Gaming and PC hardware retailer Mwave has taken undisclosed investment from Anacacia Capital, with retail figure Gary Levin co-investing and joining its board as chair; existing backers remain.