Vedi and GeoMoby each raise $3M
Two Perth startups have each secured $3 million. GeoMoby drew mostly French backers plus Agreement Hub and a METS Ignited grant; Vedi raised mainly from MSD Animal Health, with Companion Fund also taking part.
Corporate / CVC · 1 deal
Every published round MSD Animal Health 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vedi | Unnamed stage | 4 Feb 2023 | $3m | Lead | Startup News (WA), SmartCompany, Startup Daily |
Companies MSD Animal Health has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vedi | 4 Feb 2023 | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for MSD Animal Health, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies MSD Animal Health has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal MSD Animal Health did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Oleksiy Nagornyy | Lead of Companion Animal Technology Solutions | Startup Daily |
Stories naming MSD Animal Health. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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