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Cut Through Quarterly 3Q 2026

Cut Through Venture's quarterly report records a record $4.2 billion raised across 78 Australian venture rounds in Q3 2026, dominated by Firmus's $2.85 billion data centre raise, with sector trends, valuations and investor sentiment.

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🇦🇺 This Week in Australian Startups #176, 30th August 2026

Weekly roundup: Blackbird confirms a record fund close and Galileo reaches a first close, Genesis merges with Proudi, IREN secures massive debt, and several startups report raises, grants and program wins.

Seven ANZ startups that raised $71.8 million this week

Weekly roundup covering seven raises across the Tasman: Phonely's Series A, Pay.com.au's private placement, and rounds for Atomic Tessellator, Caruso, Deteqt, Clean Slate Clinic and Earthletica, worth roughly $72 million combined.

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Pay.com.au postpones IPO plans as Iran war spooks investors

Payments fintech Pay.com.au shelved its planned ASX float amid war-driven market volatility, completing a private placement first reported at $20 million ($750 million valuation), ultimately $40 million at $753.4 million.

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Four ANZ startups that raised $52.1 million this week

Funding roundup covering four raises: Pay.com.au's $25 million round plus a $28 million secondary, Ruminant Biotech's Series A, Australis Scientific's Rohto-backed funding, and Paperly's $3 million round led by Tribe Global Ventures.

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Pay.com.au hits $633 million valuation after $25 million raise

Melbourne fintech pay.com.au has banked $25 million for a US push, Morgans Corporate leading, with Wilson Asset Management, Thorney Group and Ophir participating, at a pre-money valuation of $633 million.

Smart50 success Pay.com.au raises $25 million, valuation soars to $633 million

Payment rewards platform Pay.com.au has raised $25 million led by Morgans Corporate, with $28 million of existing shares also sold, valuing the company at $633 million as it pushes into America.

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iSelect cofounder's retail deals comparison site rings up $7.5 million

Zyft, a shopping price-comparison tool, has closed a $7.5 million round led by Paul Dwyer at a $37.5 million valuation, and appointed Richard Stevens, ex-LocalAgent Finder, as chief executive.

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