Mark Velik

WA mining software startup CorePlan strikes $5 million

Perth-based drilling and exploration software company CorePlan raised a follow-on round led by existing investor EVP to fund global expansion.

CorePlan raises $5 million to expand its mining software platform

Perth-based mining software firm CorePlan has secured $5 million in a follow-on raise, with existing backer EVP leading, to grow its team and push into drilling and geology workflows; BHP is a user.

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Seven ANZ startups that raised $42.8 million this week

Weekly roundup of seven Australian and New Zealand raises totalling $42.8 million, spanning property-investment AI, workforce credentialing, allied-health practice software, conversation analytics, maths learning games, copper processing and holiday-park bookings.

Six Aussie startups that raised $45.1 million this week

Weekly roundup of six Australian startups raising a combined $45.1 million across energy, e-commerce, design software, cloud security, climate tech and insurtech, plus Awayco's acquisition of Barcode Solutions and nVest winning SmartCompany's Pitch.

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AI-based task automation startup Servicely banks $3 million

Servicely raises $3 million led by Sydney venture fund EVP to expand its AI service management platform internationally, following an earlier $1.2 million raise; its founders came from Keystone, later bought by DXC.

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ClearCalcs engineers $2.5m funding top up as Its Global Growth Swells

Melbourne engineering-software firm ClearCalcs has landed a further $2.5 million led by EVP and Shearwater Capital to fund its next growth phase; the piece also notes a September growth-hire appointment.

Calcs.com Engineers $2.5m Funding Top Up as Its Global Growth Swells

Melbourne engineering software firm Calcs.com raised an extra $2.5 million from existing backers EVP and Shearwater Capital, lifting its pre-series total to $5 million after doubling revenue since its November 2021 round.

Melbourne edtech raises $3.3 million to help schools improve student performance and wellbeing

Melbourne education data startup Intellischool has raised $3.3 million led by EVP, with support from Save the Children's impact fund and edtech ventures, to grow customers and expand internationally.