Ledger. Australian venture funding, tracked

Startup · $25.4m raised · AI

Haast

AI-native compliance platform automating marketing content review for enterprises

New York, OS

Coverage

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

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Five Aussie startups that raised $30.1 million this week

A roundup of five Australian startups that together raised $30.1 million this week, spanning compliance AI, chemical-industry software, insurance automation, women's health diagnostics and an AI receptionist for trades.

Also Startup Daily·Startup Daily·Startup Daily·theaustraliatoday.com.au

Fund close $650m

Airtree's Fund V: $650m to back Aussie and Kiwi founders from idea to global household name

AirTree closes its $650m Fund V across seed and growth vehicles, backed mostly by international institutional capital, and promotes three early-career investors to Principal.

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Airtree Ventures closes $650M fund with international backing, fueling ANZ startup growth

Sydney venture firm Airtree has completed the close of its fifth fund at $650 million, drawing backing from US institutional investors and Australian superannuation funds, with allocations set for early and growth stages.

Pre-seed

Why We Invested In Haast

Aura Ventures' post sets out its case for leading Haast's pre-seed round alongside Black Sheep Capital and angel investors, backing the AI startup's platform for brand and regulatory compliance across digital marketing.

Also Aura Group portfolio·SmartCompany·Startup Daily·SmartCompany·Startup Daily

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Four Aussie startups that raised $38.4 million this week

Weekly roundup covering fresh raises by four Australian startups: Ignition's banking facility, HEO Robotics' Series A, Laronix's seed round and Haast's pre-seed, plus a past ACT grant.

Also SmartCompany·SmartCompany·Startup Daily·Forbes Australia·Wholesale Investor

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Seven Canberra businesses awarded the Innovation Connect Program grant worth $238,0000

Several Canberra startups shared $238,000 in Innovation Connect grants delivered by the Canberra Innovation Network with ACT Government support, covering AI, VR training, food and composting ventures; next-round applications opened July 2023.

Also SmartCompany

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