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Six Aussie startups that raised $45.1 million this week

Weekly roundup of six Australian startups raising a combined $45.1 million across energy, e-commerce, design software, cloud security, climate tech and insurtech, plus Awayco's acquisition of Barcode Solutions and nVest winning SmartCompany's Pitch.

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Alex Waislitz’s Thorney Investment Group leads $11 million raise for ecommerce site

Alex Waislitz's Thorney vehicle steered an $11 million round into Awayco, which also bought Sydney point-of-sale firm Barcode Solutions; its chief Shanti Kumar now heads POSConnex, while founder Gideon Gut-Silverman keeps directing growth.

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Beyond net zero: Ex Patagonia boss leads push into “regenerative” technologies

New VC firm ReGen Ventures, with ex-Patagonia chief Rose Marcario and other cleantech figures, has committed $20 million toward a $50 million fund targeting regenerative technologies.

Byron Bay VC ReGen Ventures raises $67 million to back tech startups that help heal the planet

Climate-focused VC ReGen Ventures, based in Byron Bay, has completed a US$20 million first close toward its US$50 million debut fund and added ex-Patagonia chief Rose Marcario as partner to back regenerative technology startups.

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Byron Bay VC fund raises $67 million to back “audacious” climate tech startups

Byron Bay venture firm ReGen Ventures has closed its debut US$50 million fund targeting early-stage climate and health startups; ex-Patagonia chief Rose Marcario joins as partner, with Hide Biotech and Seqana as first investments.

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