Ledger. Australian venture funding, tracked

Founder, Jupiter Ionics

Professor Douglas MacFarlane

Coverage

Stories naming Professor Douglas MacFarlane. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.

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Recent Good News from our portfolio

Breakthrough Victoria rounds up April–May 2026 portfolio news, including grants for Number 8 Bio and Xefco, Liquid Instruments' Series C, program selections, partnerships, regulatory clearances and two new Aravax directors.

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Series B $45m

Breakthrough Victoria Portfolio Highlights 2025 Funding and Milestones

Breakthrough Victoria highlights portfolio achievements including Amber Electric's forty-five million dollar raise, Bygen and Diag-Nose grants, and Quantum Brilliance series A funding.

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Series A US$20m

Breakthrough Victoria Portfolio Companies Celebrate Milestones and Global Growth

Breakthrough Victoria highlights recent achievements of portfolio companies including funding, awards, and expansions for firms like Liquid Instruments, Quantum Brilliance, and Samsara Eco.

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Four Aussie startups that raised $29 million this week

Roundup of four Australian startups that each announced fresh capital this week: a caregiver healthcare app, a green ammonia producer, a clean energy project modelling platform, and a wellness advice marketplace.

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