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Eight Aussie startups that raised $118.8 million this week

Weekly roundup of eight Australian funding rounds, led by Samsara Eco's $100m Series A extension; Diraq, 1Breadcrumb, Aquila, NRN, Klean, Bearhug and Sindy Labs also secured capital, and Klean won a Queensland grant.

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ESG brand authentication startup Klean nabs $725,000 pre-Seed round

Retail ESG platform Klean raised a pre-seed round led by Wayne Gerard's new venture firm Prtnr Ventures and won a Queensland government grant; Gerard becomes chair, Christine Hayward a director.

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Welcome to the Third Agricultural Revolution

Blackbird partner examines plant-based and cultivated meat startups, announcing the firm's recent backing of Brisbane's Heuros and recalling its investment in New Zealand's Sunfed, arguing Australia can lead this space.