Partner, Antler Australia
Stories naming Cath Rogers. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Financial CPD training startup Nuggets Academy secured $700,000 with Antler Australia leading, LaunchVic's Alice Anderson Fund and customer angels also backing; cofounder Ross Lin previously founded ASX-listed Jayride.
Startup Daily's Antler memo profiles ThirdRoc, an AI credit-risk platform for emerging-market lenders founded by Shivnil Maharaj and Ritesh Nain, which has received pre-seed backing from Antler and is currently raising.
Antler's investor memo series profiles Studynash, a platform guiding international students through university and visa applications in Australia, backed by Antler's pre-seed late in 2022.
Antler launches its Elevate fund for growth-stage startups, already deploying capital globally, while its Australian arm progresses a second early-stage fund; the article recalls alumni raises and QuickaPay's acquisition.
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Kidly, a marketplace for finding and booking kids' activities, took pre-seed backing from Antler Australia; co-founders Aaron Deutsch and Anna Korol are preparing its Sydney launch and early hires.
Antler Australia's investor memo profiles Syrax, a decentralised crypto payments gateway founded by Sanjeev Rao and Babak Rafat, which received Antler pre-seed backing in late 2022 and is now seeking follow-on capital.
Partner series profile of Focia, an AI creator-economy platform founded by Mika Siddiqui and Umesh Wimalawardana, which took Antler Australia pre-seed backing in late 2022 and is now seeking follow-on capital.
An investor memo profiles Antler Australia portfolio company ScreenApp, an AI video capture and knowledge platform founded by Andre Smith and Buddhika Jayawardhana, covering its user growth since Antler's pre-seed backing.
Partner content in Startup Daily's investor memo series profiles Tango, whose software updates live agreements for agencies, noting Antler's pre-seed backing, a NSW Government grant, and a growing waitlist ahead of its MVP launch.
Investor memo profiling PropCode, a pre-seed startup whose platform automates property regulation analysis. Backed by Antler Australia, it launched in NSW, and founders say global opportunity awaits.
Profile of Billsmoov, a bill-management startup founded by Justin Roberts and Torsten Herbst, covering its pre-seed backing from Antler, early beta traction, and plans to partner with major Australian service providers.
Profile of MyGigsters, a platform helping gig workers manage finances, which took pre-seed backing from Antler alongside LaunchVic, Startmate and angels, holds government contracts, and is currently raising more.
Gen Z dating experiences startup Urban Swan has raised a $2 million seed round led by existing backer Antler, with funds earmarked for expanding beyond Sydney to other Australian cities during 2023.
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Roundup of six Australian startups that together secured about $196 million this week, covering raises by Airwallex, SunDrive, T-Shirt Ventures, Iluminr, Foodini and Banksia Academy.
Startup Daily profiles Bobbob, a high-interest savings and investment platform, covering its pre-seed backing by Antler Australia, app launch traction, carbon rewards partnership with Betacarbon, and founders' plans for follow-on capital.
Profile of Brieff, a pre-seed software startup helping accountants deliver advisory services, covering its founding team, early traction and backing through Antler Australia's startup program.
Sydney dietary-needs dining app Foodini has raised a $700,000 pre-seed round, with founder Dylan McDonnell planning national expansion and a US push in 2023.
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Startup Daily profiles Wellbase, a workplace wellness platform that Antler Australia backed at pre-seed as part of its portfolio reveal of thirteen newly funded startups.
Antler Australia's investor memo profiles Onqlave, a privacy-as-a-service startup founded by Simon O'Keefe and Matt Mahdieh, which received Antler pre-seed backing and is now seeking follow-up capital.
Startup Daily profiles Avert AI, an Antler Australia pre-seed portfolio company building AI compliance writing software, covering its founders, pilot customer UNO Home Loans, and plans for a beta launch.