Australia’s $1 billion tech funding boom highlights the role of startups in economic growth
A $1 billion week in Aussie startups marks a “coming of age” of the local tech ecosystem. It also highlights its growing economic clout.
The $1 billion week: Is this a “coming of age” for the Aussie startup ecosystem?
In the eight days between September 13 and 20, 2020, we reported on more than $1 billion in funding announcements for Australian startups.
Airwallex raises $276 million, bringing it to a $5.5 billion valuation
Fintech unicorn Airwallex has secured $276.5 million in Series E funding, as cash continues to roll into Australian startups.
Delegate Connect raises $10 million in seed funding for hybrid-event tech
Australian hybrid-events startup Delegate Connect has closed a massive $10 million seed round, with backing from high-profile investors.
Two startups bag $100 million deals, as Aussie ecosystem hits a new level of maturity
Two very different Aussie startups have bagged $100 million apiece in the space of a week, as nine-figure investments become more common.
Who Gives a Crap raises $41.5 million in a milestone moment for impact investment
Who Gives a Crap has raised $41.5 million, as Simon Griffiths strives to build a business making — and giving away — billions.
The startup funding round: $34 million for medtech, Birchal hits a milestone, and one Giant Leap for impact investment
Today’s roundup includes funding for epilepsy health-tech, $31 million for an insurance-tech B Corp, AI for sustainable mining, and more.
“The time is now”: VCs have the power to shape Australia’s economic future
Australian VCs can position our technology and innovation as our next great export, and reshape Australia’s economic future.
The startup funding round: Hospitality tech, Kiwis going global, and Blumenthal’s bet on plant-based meat
From legal tech to batteries to yet more plant-based meat, here are some of the startup funding stories you might have missed.
Dovetail bags $5 million in funding from cohort of influential Aussie leaders
Sydney-based customer research startup Dovetail has secured $5 million from a cohort of influential local and international investors.
“We just refuse to go slow”: v2food bags another $72 million to take its plant-based meat products global
Plant-based meat startup v2food has secured $72 million at a valuation of $500 million, as it makes a push for international growth.
As Culture Amp hits a $2 billion valuation, who else is in the Aussie unicorn club?
Culture Amp has raised $135.4 million at a valuation of $2 billion and cementing its unicorn status. Here's a list of the Aussie unicorns.
