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Five Aussie startups that raised $85 million this week

Roundup of five Australian raises totalling $85 million: National Renewable Network's Series A, plus Syenta, Cuttable, SprintSuite and Bitwise Agronomy, with lead investors and expansion plans for each.

Cuttable tops up seed round with $4.5 million for AI ad platform

Melbourne adtech firm Cuttable has added $4.5 million to its seed round with Square Peg leading, taking total backing to $10 million and valuing the business at $44.5 million ahead of its US push.

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Three Aussie startups that raised $9.7 million this week

Weekly roundup of three Australian raises: adtech firm Cuttable's seed round, Fundabl's equity round and SeenCulture's funding, naming investors, plus new Cuttable co-CEOs and a board appointment.

CEFC congratulates Gridcognition on close of seed round at nearly $4m

Energy software firm Gridcognition closed a $2.25 million seed round; CEFC committed $625,000 through its innovation fund alongside Alberts Impact Ventures, Afterwork Ventures and angel investors, taking total funding near $4 million.

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Shell seeks to calm fears as some Powershop customers look elsewhere after acquisition

Shell's takeover of Powershop from Meridian Energy has upset green-minded customers; Environment Victoria cut ties, while renewable-focused retailers reported sign-up surges as defectors shop elsewhere.

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Carbon offset consumer app Greener raises $1 million seed round

Greener, whose app offsets carbon emissions from consumer purchases, has raised a $1 million seed round to fund development and a national launch, and has signed over 50 brands to its program.

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