Jeremy Hurst

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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WA takes out 3 of 9 national iAwards

Western Australian companies won three national iAwards categories, with Avicena Systems named Australian Startup of the Year. The article also recalls Avicena's $3 million federal Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant received in July 2021.

RAC's BetterLabs announces 3rd investment: SpacetoCo

Perth space-sharing startup SpacetoCo has received an equity investment from RAC-backed venture fund BetterLabs Ventures, its third deal, having earlier won Shark Tank backing from Steve Baxter and completed the Plus Eight accelerator.