Sian Murray: Ledger

Stories naming Sian Murray. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.

Role	Organisation	Sources
Founder	Pleasant State	Startup Daily, SmartCompany (Wed 14 Jan 2026), SmartCompany (Fri 23 Jun 2023)

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Eco-friendly cleaning startup Pleasant State closes down

Australian refillable cleaning products maker Pleasant State, founded by Ami Bateman and Sian Murray, is winding up amid household budget strain; the article recalls its Indiegogo and Birchal raises and Zero Co's earlier closure.

SmartCompany Wed 14 Jan 2026 Pleasant State Birchal Indiegogo Zero Co Ami Bateman Sian Murray

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Eight Aussie startups that have raised $75.6 million in the past two weeks

Roundup of eight Australian startups that together raised $75.6 million across two weeks, spanning health, batteries, EV fleets, edtech and equity crowdfunding campaigns.

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Eco-friendly cleaning startup Pleasant State closes down

Eight Aussie startups that have raised $75.6 million in the past two weeks