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Eight Aussie startups that raised $80 million this week

Weekly funding roundup covering eight local companies that together banked $80m, topped by twin $17m Series Bs at Safewill and Fresho, plus Celosia's $16.75m Series A and five smaller rounds.

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Payments innovator Zepto appoints Laura Mineo as Chief Financial Officer

Byron Bay payments fintech Zepto has hired Laura Mineo as chief financial officer, returning from New York where she was CFO at Rokt and an executive director at Goldman Sachs.

Aussie payments disruptor Zepto crowned NSW Business of the Year for 2022

Byron Bay payments firm Zepto won Business NSW's 2022 Business Awards top honour after an October innovation award; the profile also recalls its closed Series A raise and rapid headcount growth.