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Role	Organisation	Sources
CEO · Founder	AMP	SmartCompany (14 Mar 2025), Startup Daily, Capital Brief, SmartCompany (11 Mar 2025)

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Eight Aussie startups that raised $104.4 million this week

Weekly roundup of eight Australian startup raises, led by Sonder's $40 million round, plus AMP's $20 million raise and acquisition of the Shopify app Back in Stock.

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AMP (not that one) raises $20 million and acquires Back in Stock

E-commerce software firm AMP raised $20 million from Openspace Ventures and OneVentures and bought Back in Stock, a Shopify restocking app, adding its 25,000 customers; its 2023 Series A was $29.5 million.

SmartCompany 11 Mar 2025 AMP Back In Stock Red Bull Shopify SKIMS Steve Madden UGG OneVentures Openspace Ventures Cameron Priest Patrick Barnes

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Eight Aussie startups that raised $104.4 million this week

AMP (not that one) raises $20 million and acquires Back in Stock