Dr Tom Williams

The 8 Australian startups on Forbes Asia's 100 To Watch list

Eight Australian companies make Forbes Asia's annual 100 To Watch list; the piece profiles each and recaps recent raises across climate tech, health and software.

Cheque-in: 8 startups gobbled up $572.12 million in funding this week

Weekly roundup of eight raises totalling $572.12 million, led by Firmus's $500 million round; RAGE Biotech, SunDrive, Number 8 Bio, Fabra, Keeyu, MyGig and Drone-Hand also funded, plus two RAGE Biotech executive appointments.

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Livestock methane reduction startup swallows $11 million Series A

Sydney synthetic-biology venture Number 8 Bio has banked an $11m Series A with Icehouse Ventures leading, to advance cattle trials of its methane-cutting supplement; its 2024 seed and accelerator stint are recalled.

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Biotech startup Number 8 Bio bags $7 million to drive methane-busting mission

Sydney agtech Number 8 Bio has banked $7 million in seed capital to develop yeast-based feed additives that cut livestock methane, with Main Sequence leading and Breakthrough Victoria putting in $1.7 million.

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Breakthrough Victoria is investing $1.7 million in Number 8 Bio, a leading innovator in sustainable agriculture technologies

Six Aussie startups that raised $42 million this week

Weekly roundup of six Australian startup raises: Lyka's Series B extension, plus new funding for HydGene, JDoodle, One Future Football, Aquila and Number 8 Bio, with investors and founder comment.

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No bull!@#$: Number 8 Bio lands $1.8 million for animal feed that reduces cow farts

A biotech startup making a methane-cutting cattle feed additive has raised pre-seed capital from four backers, with the piece also recalling recent emissions-focused raises by two other Perth ventures.

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