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The 10 biggest capital raises by Australian startups in 2023

A year-end SmartCompany roundup counting down 2023's ten largest Australian startup raises, headed by Employment Hero's $263m Series F, with investor details and commentary on fewer mega-rounds and continued under-representation of women co-founders.

Secure Code Warrior secures $50M funding

Secure Code Warrior raised US$50 million in Series C funding led by Paladin Capital Group, with Goldman Sachs and ForgePoint Capital participating, to grow market share; an Imperva executive joined its board.

Four Aussie startups that raised $115.7 million this week

Weekly roundup of four Australian startup raises totalling $115.7 million: Secure Code Warrior's Series C, Lyre's, IMRA and Naked Life's crowdfunding record, alongside commentary on funding for women founders.

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Special Series Part 2: Billions Of Dollars Roll Into AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity

Analysis of venture investment in AI-powered cybersecurity, citing large 2022 rounds for Salt Security, Velas and SparkCognition, SentinelOne's acquisition of Attivo Networks, and investors' views on the technology's limits.