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Cut Through Quarterly 3Q 2026

Cut Through Venture's quarterly report records a record $4.2 billion raised across 78 Australian venture rounds in Q3 2026, dominated by Firmus's $2.85 billion data centre raise, with sector trends, valuations and investor sentiment.

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Major new player signs contracts for first big battery project as it aims for 6 GWh of storage by 2030

Ampyr has locked in bank debt above A$340m, a Zen Energy virtual offtake and Fluence as battery supplier for its first large battery in NSW, with a 6 GWh storage goal for 2030.

SightLine Applications acquires Athena AI to strengthen US market access

Defence technology firm SightLine Applications has bought Athena AI, an Australian computer vision specialist, aiming to grow its American presence; Athena founder Stephen Bornstein takes a product role at the combined business.

Corrs advises Stake on Series A capital raising

Online trading platform Stake raised A$90 million in Series A funding from Tiger Global and DST Global Partners, with law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth advising on the transaction.

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Peplin - LEO Pharma to Acquire Peplin for US$287.5m

LEO Pharma has struck a deal to buy ASX-listed Peplin for roughly US$287.5 million, with its two biggest shareholders, including GBS Venture Partners, backing the transaction.

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