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The 10 biggest capital raises by Australian startups in 2023

A year-end SmartCompany roundup counting down 2023's ten largest Australian startup raises, headed by Employment Hero's $263m Series F, with investor details and commentary on fewer mega-rounds and continued under-representation of women co-founders.

Four Aussie startups that raised $115.7 million this week

Weekly roundup of four Australian startup raises totalling $115.7 million: Secure Code Warrior's Series C, Lyre's, IMRA and Naked Life's crowdfunding record, alongside commentary on funding for women founders.

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Special Series Part 2: Billions Of Dollars Roll Into AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity

Analysis of venture investment in AI-powered cybersecurity, citing large 2022 rounds for Salt Security, Velas and SparkCognition, SentinelOne's acquisition of Attivo Networks, and investors' views on the technology's limits.

Switched off over Christmas? Here’s the startup news you might have missed

A holiday roundup of startup headlines: several Australian funding rounds, Airwallex's funds frozen amid a fraud probe, Fintech Australia's policy submission, and Travis Kalanick selling his remaining Uber stake.

Goldman Sachs backs $70 million series B for Sydney cybersecurity startup Secure Code Warrior

Secure Code Warrior raised US$48 million (AU$70 million) in Series B funding led by Goldman Sachs, with Cisco and ForgePoint Capital joining existing backers AirTree and Paladin, plus a recalled 2018 round.

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