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From quantum computing to quesadillas: Top 12 biggest capital raises of 2024

Year-end roundup ranking 2024's twelve largest startup raises, headed by PsiQuantum's $940 million government-backed quantum computing round, plus Guzman y Gomez's ASX listing and Betashares' Temasek investment.

Bugcrowd secures $156.2 million for its crowdsourced cybersecurity platform

Bugcrowd has raised $156.2 million in growth financing led by General Catalyst, Costanoa and Rally Ventures, with two investors joining its board, as the cybersecurity platform plans global expansion and possible acquisitions.

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FluroSat scores $3.2m seed funding led by Microsoft's M12

Agritech firm FluroSat raised $3.2 million in a round led by M12; the piece also recalls its 2017 seed round, its purchase of ProductionWise, and a joint research grant.

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Skedulo Raises $28M Series B Led By Microsoft's M12 Venture Arm

Brisbane-founded workforce software maker Skedulo announced a Series B backed by Microsoft's venture arm, which also backed WorkBoard's round the same day; an earlier Costanoa-led Series A is recalled.

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