Funding announcement
Seven ANZ startups that raised $111.5 million this week
Roundup of seven raises across the Tasman spanning fintech, marine tech, agtech, defence and AI, plus a first close for an ACT venture fund.
CEO · Founder, Sophiie AI
Jacob Banks
Roles
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| CEO · Founder | Sophiie AI | Startup Daily, Business News Australia, Dealroom, Antler Australia |
Coverage
Stories naming Jacob Banks. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Seed
$5m
Sophiie AI raises A$5M seed to build an AI operating system for tradies
Australian trades-software startup Sophiie AI has secured A$5 million in seed capital, valuing it at A$30 million, with five backers on board as it relaunches its platform and eyes US expansion later in 2026.
undisclosed
$2.2m
Sophiie AI
Profile of Sophiie AI, an AI platform handling calls and admin for service businesses, noting its Australian growth, US launch, Embark program participation, and $2.2 million raised from local backers.