Eight ANZ startups that raised $113 million this week
Weekly roundup of eight trans-Tasman startup raises worth a combined $113 million-plus, alongside Joe Zhou's buyout of StrongRoom AI from administrators.
Angel syndicate
Every published round 800x Limited took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
Companies 800x Limited has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No portfolio companies recorded yet. | ||||
Fund closes reported for 800x Limited, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies 800x Limited has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal 800x Limited did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Feike D | Angel Syndicate Lead | SmartCompany (31 Oct 2025), SmartCompany (30 Oct 2025) |
Stories naming 800x Limited. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Weekly roundup of eight trans-Tasman startup raises worth a combined $113 million-plus, alongside Joe Zhou's buyout of StrongRoom AI from administrators.
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