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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.

Five Aussie startups that raised $163.6 million this week

Weekly roundup covering five Australian startups' raises: an insurtech Series E, a digital ID Series A, medtech and proptech funding, and a recycling platform's equity crowdfunding campaign.

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Cover Genius raises $80 million

Cover Genius has landed a Series E round of 80 million dollars, with Spark Capital leading and prior backers Dawn, King River and G Squared joining; lifetime funding now sits near 245 million.

Insurtech Cover Genius hits unicorn after $100 million series C raise

Sydney insurtech Cover Genius raised a $100 million Series C led by Sompo Holdings to reach unicorn valuation, with G Squared participating, capping a strong month for Australian startup funding rounds.

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Airwallex raises $276 million, bringing it to a $5.5 billion valuation

Airwallex has raised a US$200 million Series E at a US$4 billion valuation, led by Lone Pine Capital, with its founders also unveiling a $200 million fund amid a wave of big local raises.