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Cheque-in: 8 startups gobbled up $572.12 million in funding this week

Weekly roundup of eight raises totalling $572.12 million, led by Firmus's $500 million round; RAGE Biotech, SunDrive, Number 8 Bio, Fabra, Keeyu, MyGig and Drone-Hand also funded, plus two RAGE Biotech executive appointments.

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Fabra raises $2.8 million for browser-based product design tool

Australian startup Fabra has debuted a browser-based 3D design tool alongside pre-seed backing of $2.8 million from four funds, and intends to seek seed capital ahead of 2026 general availability.

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Digital medtech startup Andi Health raises $600,000 in pre-seed round

Andi Health, a Sydney digital health startup, secured $600,000 in a pre-seed round led by Brenteca Investments to develop its subscription health-coaching platform, with hiring planned ahead of a 2023 launch.