John Poynton

Ten Aussie startups that raised $39 million this week

Roundup of ten Australian startup raises totalling $38.8 million, topped by Heidi Health's Series A, also recording an Outstaffer executive appointment and the earlier sale of CarAdvice to Nine.

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HR and outsourcing startup Outstaffer lands $1.5 million in first raise

Outstaffer, a Victorian HR tech platform, has secured $1.5 million from outside investors in a round co-led by its chief operating officer, funding product development and a planned US expansion.

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WellteQ raises $9.8M in Canadian listing

Perth-founded wellness tech firm WellteQ has listed on the Canadian stock market, raising about A$9.8 million, after earlier backing from local investors including John Poynton and 808 Ventures.

Woodside invests stake in WA cyber start-up

Woodside has taken a ten per cent stake in Perth cyber security start-up Sapien Cyber, with its CTO joining the company's advisory board as an observer.