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Ignition Lane's Weekly Wrap: The Great Reengagement, backing Web3, riding the markets & the big local raises

Ignition Lane's weekly tech roundup: AirTree raises $700m across three new funds, dozens of Australian startups announce rounds, a wave of acquisitions including Block completing its Afterpay buy, plus Web3 commentary and US market moves.

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Proptech startup HappyCo raises $72 million in Series B

Adelaide proptech HappyCo raised US$52 million (A$72 million) in a Series B led by Camber Creek to build new products, hire locally and pursue acquisitions; it is a 2012 Startmate accelerator alumnus.

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Spotlight on Tim Brewer and Damian Bramanis - co-founders of Functionly

AfterWork Ventures profiles Functionly's co-founders Tim Brewer and Damian Bramanis, recalling its own late-2020 pre-seed investment and the earlier angel backing from Andrew Larsen and David Wood.

Functionly wins $598K Accelerating Commercialisation grant

Perth org-design startup Functionly has received a $598,000 federal Accelerating Commercialisation grant, lifting its pre-seed funding to $1.4 million, as it develops its team-planning tool toward commercial launch.

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Mike Cannon-Brookes and some of the biggest names in Australian tech are backing Startmate’s new climate change program

Accelerator Startmate has launched a climate startup program offering $75,000 for 7.5% equity, supported by prominent local investors and founders, and is seeking ten teams with applications closing 19 November.

Australian FinTech company profile #2 – Link4

Question-and-answer profile of Adelaide e-invoicing startup Link4, covering its leaders, its free invoice-delivery service between accounting platforms, and a federal grant won for global expansion.