Ten Aussie startups that raised $39 million this week
Roundup of ten Australian startup raises totalling $38.8 million, topped by Heidi Health's Series A, also recording an Outstaffer executive appointment and the earlier sale of CarAdvice to Nine.
Angel investor
Every published round John Poynton took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstaffer | Unnamed stage | 25 Oct 2023 | $1.5m | Participant | SmartCompany, Startup Daily, Beachhead Venture Capital portfolio, Beachhead Venture Capital portfolio |
Companies John Poynton has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstaffer | 25 Oct 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for John Poynton, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies John Poynton has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal John Poynton did.
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| No role recorded yet. John Poynton has been mentioned, but not yet attached to an organisation. Know their role? | ||
Stories naming John Poynton. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Roundup of ten Australian startup raises totalling $38.8 million, topped by Heidi Health's Series A, also recording an Outstaffer executive appointment and the earlier sale of CarAdvice to Nine.
Outstaffer, a Victorian HR tech platform, has secured $1.5 million from outside investors in a round co-led by its chief operating officer, funding product development and a planned US expansion.
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