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Eight Aussie startups that raised $80 million this week

Weekly funding roundup covering eight local companies that together banked $80m, topped by twin $17m Series Bs at Safewill and Fresho, plus Celosia's $16.75m Series A and five smaller rounds.

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31. Fresho

Smart50 profile of Fresho, a Melbourne platform digitising B2B food ordering, recounting its founding, four capital raises, expansion into New Zealand and the UK, and planned US push.

Online ordering platform Fresho raises $14 million as it looks to re-enter the US after COVID-enforced retreat

Food ordering software firm Fresho has secured a Series A round to fund a United States relaunch after pandemic difficulties, with backing from several named investors and an angel backer.

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“You never stop learning”: Foodtech startup raises $9 million from Aconex co-founders and Canva investor

Foodtech platform Fresho raised $9 million from private investors including Aconex co-founders Rob Phillpot and Leigh Jasper, the Tarascio family, Geoff Tarrant and Andrew Sypkes, to fund growth and hiring.