Recently Funded Startups in Australia (Aug-2025)

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Last Updated: 27-Aug-2025

Australia’s startup ecosystem continues to flourish in 2025, characterized by a dynamic blend of innovation and investment. With a total of 576 startups tracked, the country has witnessed a remarkable surge in funding activity, indicative of the growing confidence among investors in the potential of local entrepreneurs. As technology and sustainability drive the future, Australia’s startups are well-positioned to leverage advancements in various sectors, leading to increased funding opportunities and fostering an environment of creativity and growth.

In the first half of 2025 alone, 125 startups successfully raised funds, amassing a total of over $5.2 billion in financing. This impressive figure underscores the growing appetite for investment in Australia, particularly in vital industries such as energy, natural resources, and financial services. As startups in these sectors attract significant capital, they not only enhance their own prospects but also contribute to the overall economic development and innovation landscape in the country.

 

Funding Highlights

  • Total startups tracked: 576
  • Number of startups that raised funding last year: 223
  • Number of startups that raised funding this year: 125
  • Total funding raised this year so far: $5,209,729,000
  • Largest deal: Zenith Energy, Series Unknown, $1,178,200,000
  • Top industries by funding amount:
    • 1. Energy: $1,903,553,600
    • 2. Natural Resources: $1,012,304,400
    • 3. Financial Services: $577,817,300
  • Top industries by number of deals this year:
    • 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI): 16 deals
    • 2. Financial Services: 15 deals
    • 3. Energy: 13 deals

 

 

Full List of Recently Funded Startups in Australia

CompanyCityCountryRoundAmountDateIndustry
IRENSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$102M2025-08-25Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Send PaymentsGold CoastAustraliaSeries Unknown$5M2025-08-25Financial Services
Melbana EnergyMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$4.5M2025-08-21Energy
Graphene Manufacturing Group LtdBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$4.3M2025-08-20Energy
OSWSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$5.5M2025-08-20Energy
FelixBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$10.3M2025-08-20Information Technology
Source CertainWannerooAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-08-19Agriculture and Farming
Block EarnerSydneyAustraliaSeries A$5.2M2025-08-17Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
PropancMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.6M2025-08-14Biotechnology
ZetifiWagga WaggaAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.2M2025-08-12Consumer Electronics
CuttableSouth YarraAustraliaSeed$4.5M2025-08-11Advertising
Heaps NormalCanberraAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-08-11Food and Beverage
VastDarlinghurstAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.3M2025-08-11Energy
LorikeetSurry HillsAustraliaSeries A$35M2025-08-06Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Security MattersMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$3M2025-08-05Information Technology
PropHeroSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.9M2025-08-04Financial Services
Kazia TherapeuticsHornsbyAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.3M2025-08-01Biotechnology
v2foodSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$16.6M2025-07-29Food and Beverage
HallSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$2M2025-07-28Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Gilmour Space TechnologiesPimpamaAustraliaSeries Unknown$5M2025-07-25Manufacturing
Rumble ResourcesPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$344.8K2025-07-25Natural Resources
Provectus AlgaeNoosavilleAustraliaSeries A$10.1M2025-07-22Agriculture and Farming
1receipt®MelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$45.3K2025-07-21Commerce and Shopping
Visionary MachinesSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.3M2025-07-18Consumer Electronics
LeadStorySydneyAustraliaSeed$2.8M2025-07-18Content and Publishing
Eclipse IngredientsBrisbaneAustraliaSeed$4.6M2025-07-14Design
Voqo AISydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$526.3K2025-07-13Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BrainfishSydneyAustraliaSeed$6.4M2025-07-08Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Orion MineralsMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.8M2025-07-08Manufacturing
Ceres TagSamfordAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.9M2025-07-07Information Technology
RecycleSmartSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$889.2K2025-07-03Sustainability
CoinstashBrisbaneAustraliaSeries A$3.1M2025-07-03Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
ButnSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$65.8M2025-07-02Financial Services
GlobavendPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$9.8M2025-06-26Administrative Services
FoundItSouth MelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$2M2025-06-24Financial Services
NexusMD.aiRichmondAustraliaSeed$4.1M2025-06-24Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Chronicle StudiosSydneyAustraliaSeed$11.6M2025-06-24Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Venstra MedicalPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$647.8K2025-06-20Health Care
CathRxRydalmereAustraliaSeries Unknown$712.6K2025-06-20Health Care
AdveritasBentleyAustraliaSeries Unknown$5.5M2025-06-19Advertising
AcornCanberraAustraliaSeries A$16.8M2025-06-18Education
Mixed Martial Arts GroupManly ValeAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.3M2025-06-17Health Care
ContactileSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$175.4K2025-06-12Consumer Electronics
VoltavateMelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$553.6K2025-06-11Energy
IRENSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$550M2025-06-11Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Botanix PharmaceuticalsPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$20.2M2025-06-10Health Care
RISE ChainSydneyAustraliaSeed$4M2025-06-09Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Red MetalSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$259.6K2025-06-04Natural Resources
Amber ElectricMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$29.7M2025-06-04Energy
Five FacesDarraAustraliaSeries A$646.4K2025-06-03Health Care
SuperheroSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$11M2025-06-01Financial Services
KCA VirtualityBendigoAustraliaPre-SeedUndisclosed2025-05-23Advertising
TerminaMelbourneAustraliaSeed$3M2025-05-23Energy
PREVEByron BayAustraliaSeed$2.2M2025-05-23Health and Human Services
Cromwell Property GroupBrisbaneAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-05-22Financial Services
Sicona Battery TechnologiesAlexandriaAustraliaSeries Unknown$26.8M2025-05-20Science and Engineering
Securely GroupNoosavilleAustraliaSeries A$6M2025-05-19Financial Services
EatClubMelbourneAustraliaSeries A$11.7M2025-05-16Food and Beverage
Empire EnergySydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$18M2025-05-16Energy
PlexusMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.9M2025-05-14Information Technology
York Street BrandsSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$4M2025-05-14Consumer Goods
Andromeda MetalsUnleyAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.2M2025-05-11Natural Resources
Wide Open AgricultureClaremontAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.7M2025-05-09Agriculture and Farming
Security MattersMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.5M2025-05-08Information Technology
NeurodeSydneyAustraliaSeed$10M2025-05-08Health Care
HaastCanberraAustraliaSeed$3.9M2025-05-07Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LevurSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$775.3K2025-05-06Biotechnology
BlinqMelbourneAustraliaSeries A$25M2025-05-06Apps
Relevance AISurry HillsAustraliaSeries B$24M2025-05-06Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AdvancedBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$14.7M2025-05-05Financial Services
LodgiclSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$100.3K2025-05-01Financial Services
NanoveuPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.9M2025-05-01Consumer Electronics
Eureka Group HoldingsSouthportAustraliaSeries Unknown$118.1M2025-05-01Real Estate
RoundtableSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$100.3K2025-05-01Internet Services
DARE Venture GroupMelbourneAustraliaSeed$317K2025-05-01Financial Services
CosmoAestheticsKewAustraliaSeed$3M2025-05-01Health Care
WeMoneySydneyAustraliaSeries A$7.7M2025-04-22Apps
DevicieSydneyAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-04-17Education
ShiftSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$127.5M2025-04-16Financial Services
ACEN AustraliaHobartAustraliaSeries Unknown$473.9M2025-04-14Energy
AdvanCellSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$11.3M2025-04-13Biotechnology
RayGenNunawadingAustraliaSeries D$79M2025-04-10Energy
Support FusionMelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$160K2025-04-09Software
GridsightWollongongAustraliaSeries A$4.5M2025-04-08Information Technology
Mixed Martial Arts GroupManly ValeAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.2M2025-04-07Health Care
SpendaSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.8M2025-04-07Financial Services
AtomosCarltonAustraliaSeries Unknown$13.7M2025-04-03Consumer Electronics
QuintessenceLabsCanberraAustraliaSeries Unknown$12.7M2025-04-03Consumer Electronics
FlagshipSydneyAustraliaSeed$3.8M2025-04-02Commerce and Shopping
PortableCollingwoodAustraliaSeries Unknown$688.9K2025-04-01Professional Services
KCA VirtualityBendigoAustraliaPre-SeedUndisclosed2025-03-27Advertising
Global IT FactoryMelbourneAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-03-27Information Technology
EntroMatMelbourneAustraliaSeed$1M2025-03-27Manufacturing
DecidrSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$6.9M2025-03-25Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ProtechtSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$280M2025-03-24Professional Services
ArkeusPort MelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.2M2025-03-20Information Technology
TZSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.5M2025-03-18Information Technology
NullifySydneyAustraliaAngel$155K2025-03-17Information Technology
ReaskSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$4M2025-03-13Artificial Intelligence
BreakerSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$1.3M2025-03-13Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Graphene Manufacturing Group LtdBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$5M2025-03-12Energy
VastDarlinghurstAustraliaSeries Unknown$113.2M2025-03-12Energy
ThanksSydneyAustraliaSeed$2.6M2025-03-11Advertising
ORIGO EducationStrathpineAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-03-11Content and Publishing
SonderSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$25.3M2025-03-10Health Care
PHNXXMelbourneAustraliaSeed$1.1M2025-03-10Energy
Incannex HealthcareMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$7.9M2025-03-07Community and Lifestyle
Esper Satellite ImageryMelbourneAustraliaSeed$3.1M2025-03-04Agriculture and Farming
Zenith EnergyPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$1178.2M2025-03-04Energy
Heidi HealthCremorneAustraliaSeries A$16.6M2025-03-03Artificial Intelligence (AI)
InstantSydneyAustraliaSeries A$18M2025-03-02Commerce and Shopping
TokeniseBrisbaneAustraliaPre-SeedUndisclosed2025-03-01Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Cobalt Blue HoldingsSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$700K2025-02-27Energy
BeemNorwoodAustraliaPre-SeedUndisclosed2025-02-26Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
JOLTSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$136.6M2025-02-24Consumer Electronics
Amelio HealthSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$400K2025-02-21Health Care
PropHeroSydneyAustraliaSeries A$16M2025-02-19Financial Services
Magic ValleyMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$63.5K2025-02-18Food and Beverage
SploseAdelaideAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.2M2025-02-17Health Care
Allegro EnergyNewcastleAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.2M2025-02-14Energy
PearlerSydneyAustraliaSeed$1.9M2025-02-13Financial Services
1receipt®MelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$63.2K2025-02-13Commerce and Shopping
Factor HouseMelbourneAustraliaSeed$3.2M2025-02-13Science and Engineering
MinikaiCarltonAustraliaSeed$1.6M2025-02-11Artificial Intelligence (AI)
EvenBetterSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$313.5K2025-02-10Software
upcoverSydneyAustraliaSeries A$11M2025-02-10Financial Services
Ena RespiratoryMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$5M2025-02-10Biotechnology
DyFlex SolutionsPerthAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-02-07Data and Analytics
PlentiSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$319.7M2025-02-06Financial Services
LawPathSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$10M2025-02-05Commerce and Shopping
LorikeetSurry HillsAustraliaSeed$9M2025-02-04Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AdvanCellSydneyAustraliaSeries C$112M2025-02-03Biotechnology
CI-ISAC AustraliaMaroochydoreAustraliaSeries Unknown$6.4M2025-01-29Consumer Electronics
MyGigstersMelbourneAustraliaSeed$1.1M2025-01-29Apps
Harrison.aiBarongarookAustraliaSeries C$20M2025-01-29Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SpoonyMelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$1M2025-01-28Commerce and Shopping
QsicMelbourneAustraliaSeries B$25M2025-01-28Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LevurSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$100K2025-01-22Biotechnology
Local Brewing Co.MelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$400K2025-01-20Food and Beverage
IoneerNorth SydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$996M2025-01-17Natural Resources
EarnOSPerthAustraliaSeed$5M2025-01-16Information Technology
ReshopBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$17M2025-01-15Information Technology
Kazia TherapeuticsHornsbyAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.2M2025-01-10Biotechnology
St George MiningPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$12.5M2025-01-06Natural Resources
Flowing BeeMelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$991K2025-01-01Advertising
GIAGOAvalonAustraliaSeedUndisclosed2025-01-01Food and Beverage
PHNXXMelbourneAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-01-01Energy
WearOptimoBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$8M2024-12-24Consumer Electronics
Seeing MachinesCanberraAustraliaSeries Unknown$32.9M2024-12-23Hardware
SitemateSydneyAustraliaSeries A$18M2024-12-23Administrative Services
Vault CloudCanberraAustraliaSeries B$22.5M2024-12-19Hardware
JET ChargeNorth MelbourneAustraliaSeries C$44.9M2024-12-19Consumer Electronics
MyriotaAdelaideAustraliaSeries Unknown$31.2M2024-12-19Financial Services
MoneyMeSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$79M2024-12-18Financial Services
IDASouth YarraAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-12-18Financial Services
CapStackMelbourneAustraliaSeedUndisclosed2024-12-14Financial Services
Peak MineralsSubiacoAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.3M2024-12-12Natural Resources
ProvenioaiSydneyAustraliaSeedUndisclosed2024-12-11Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TerriaCanberraAustraliaSeed$3M2024-12-11Data and Analytics
Fleet Space TechnologiesAdelaideAustraliaSeries D$100M2024-12-11Hardware
AskableBrisbaneAustraliaSeries A$14M2024-12-11Data and Analytics
BirchalCollingwoodAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.3M2024-12-11Financial Services
Quantum BrillianceCanberraAustraliaSeries A$30M2024-12-10Hardware
Conry TechMelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$1.6M2024-12-10Energy
GoodWork.aiSydneyAustraliaSeed$4M2024-12-09Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Umps HealthCarltonAustraliaSeries A$4M2024-12-06Health Care
Cambium BioSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.9M2024-12-05Health Care
TALYMelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$500K2024-12-04Administrative Services
Ceres TagSamfordAustraliaSeries Unknown$7M2024-12-04Information Technology
IRENSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$400M2024-12-04Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Dovetail Electric AviationRose BayAustraliaSeries Unknown$173.2K2024-12-04Transportation
MGA ThermalNewcastleAustraliaSeries B$2.5M2024-12-03Energy
My MirrorNedlandsAustraliaSeed$4M2024-12-01Health Care
VastDarlinghurstAustraliaSeries Unknown$19.5M2024-11-25Energy
PreplocalSydneyAustraliaSeedUndisclosed2024-11-20Food and Beverage
Sayona MiningPaddingtonAustraliaSeries Unknown$26.1M2024-11-19Manufacturing
SynergyNorth SydneyAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-11-14Software
OrkestraMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.8M2024-11-07Energy
JustFundSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$86M2024-11-04Financial Services
EdexiaBrisbaneAustraliaPre-Seed$600K2024-11-01Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TokeniseBrisbaneAustraliaAngelUndisclosed2024-11-01Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
NearaRedfernAustraliaSeries C$31M2024-10-30Data and Analytics
PsyloSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$3M2024-10-29Biotechnology
EarthodicBrisbaneAustraliaSeed$3.9M2024-10-29Biotechnology
PMY GroupSydneyAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-10-28Information Technology
OrthocellMelvilleAustraliaSeries Unknown$11.2M2024-10-25Biotechnology
BuildPassMelbourneAustraliaSeed$7.5M2024-10-24Information Technology
NanoCubeMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$3M2024-10-22Administrative Services
Atomo DiagnosticsLeichhardtAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.6M2024-10-22Biotechnology
Conflux TechnologyWaurn PondsAustraliaSeries B$7.4M2024-10-21Manufacturing
Axify.aiSydneyAustraliaSeed$670K2024-10-17Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SnapcashMelbourneAustraliaPre-SeedUndisclosed2024-10-16Financial Services
Australian Strategic MaterialsPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.4M2024-10-15Natural Resources
LumachainSydneyAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-10-15Consumer Goods
Paladin SpaceAdelaideAustraliaSeries Unknown$67.3K2024-10-14Transportation
Cell BauhausMelbourneAustraliaPre-SeedUndisclosed2024-10-10Biotechnology
Llusern ScientificCardiffAustraliaSeed$2.2M2024-10-10Health Care
MutinexSouth MelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$11.8M2024-10-10Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DASH TechnologyNorth SydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$5M2024-10-10Financial Services
Argent BioPharmaPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.1M2024-10-09Community and Lifestyle

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Where can I find recently funded startups in Australia?
You can explore our full list of startups that raised funding this month above. You can also subscribe to our free plan to get weekly alerts.

Q2. How can I connect with these startups in Australia?
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Q3. How many startups in Australia were funded this year and how many do you track?
125 startups raised funding in Australia so far this year and we track 576 startups in total (223 raised funding last year).

Q4. Which industries are trending among recently funded startups in Australia?
By funding amount the leaders are Energy ($1,903,553,600), Natural Resources ($1,012,304,400) and Financial Services ($577,817,300); by deal count the most active are Artificial Intelligence (16 deals), Financial Services (15) and Energy (13).

Q5. What were the largest deals and total funding for Australian startups this year?
Total funding raised this year so far is $5,209,729,000; the largest deal listed is Zenith Energy (Series Unknown) at $1,178,200,000.

 

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