Recently Funded Startups in Oceania (Aug-2025)

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Last Updated: 29-Aug-2025

Oceania’s startup ecosystem continues to thrive, showcasing remarkable growth and innovation across various sectors. With a total of 1,035 startups tracked, the region has become a fertile ground for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and investors. The momentum gained over the past year, evidenced by 249 startups securing funding in the previous year and 135 in the current year, speaks to the increasing confidence in the local market and its potential to drive economic growth.

Funding is crucial in this landscape, as it not only fuels the growth of startups but also fosters innovation, job creation, and competitive advantage. The significant total funding raised this year, amounting to over $5.33 billion, indicates strong investor interest, particularly in key industries like energy, natural resources, and financial services. As we navigate through 2025, it is evident that the dynamics of the startup sector in Oceania are rapidly evolving, with particular attention on technology and sustainability-driven ventures.

Funding Highlights

  • Total number of startups tracked: 1,035
  • Number of startups that raised funding last year: 249
  • Number of startups that raised funding this year: 135
  • Total funding raised this year so far in USD: $5,334,047,600
  • Largest deal: Zenith Energy, Series Unknown, $1,178,200,000
  • Top industries by funding amount:
    • Energy: $1,903,553,600
    • Natural Resources: $1,012,304,400
    • Financial Services: $577,817,300
  • Top industries by number of deals this year:
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI): 15 deals
    • Financial Services: 14 deals
    • Energy: 13 deals

Full List of Recently Funded Startups in Oceania

CompanyCityCountryRoundAmountDateIndustry
ZincoveryChristchurchNew ZealandSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-08-26Manufacturing
AvasaAucklandNew ZealandSeed$2.8M2025-08-25Health Care
Send PaymentsGold CoastAustraliaSeries Unknown$5M2025-08-25Financial Services
IRENSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$102M2025-08-25Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Melbana EnergyMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$4.5M2025-08-21Energy
OSWSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$5.5M2025-08-20Energy
FelixBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$10.3M2025-08-20Information Technology
Graphene Manufacturing Group LtdBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$4.3M2025-08-20Energy
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
Heaps NormalCanberraAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-08-11Food and Beverage
VastDarlinghurstAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.3M2025-08-11Energy
CuttableSouth YarraAustraliaSeed$4.5M2025-08-11Advertising
LorikeetSurry HillsAustraliaSeries A$35M2025-08-06Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Security MattersMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$3M2025-08-05Information Technology
PropHeroSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.9M2025-08-04Financial Services
Invivo WinesAucklandNew ZealandSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-08-04Food and Beverage
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
LeadStorySydneyAustraliaSeed$2.8M2025-07-18Content and Publishing
Visionary MachinesSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.3M2025-07-18Consumer Electronics
FactorWellingtonNew ZealandSeed$3M2025-07-18Other
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
Chronicle StudiosSydneyAustraliaSeed$11.6M2025-06-24Artificial Intelligence (AI)
NexusMD.aiRichmondAustraliaSeed$4.1M2025-06-24Artificial Intelligence (AI)
HalterAucklandNew ZealandSeries D$98.6M2025-06-23Agriculture and Farming
CathRxRydalmereAustraliaSeries Unknown$712.6K2025-06-20Health Care
Venstra MedicalPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$647.8K2025-06-20Health 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
IRENSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$550M2025-06-11Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
VoltavateMelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$553.6K2025-06-11Energy
Botanix PharmaceuticalsPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$20.2M2025-06-10Health Care
RISE ChainSydneyAustraliaSeed$4M2025-06-09Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Tend Health LtdParnellNew ZealandSeries Unknown$1.2M2025-06-06Health Care
Amber ElectricMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$29.7M2025-06-04Energy
Red MetalSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$259.6K2025-06-04Natural Resources
Folks FinanceMajuroMarshall IslandsSeries Unknown$300K2025-06-03Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Five FacesDarraAustraliaSeries A$646.4K2025-06-03Health Care
ProjectworksWellingtonNew ZealandSeries A$12M2025-06-03Administrative Services
SuperheroSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$11M2025-06-01Financial Services
KCA VirtualityBendigoAustraliaPre-SeedUndisclosed2025-05-23Advertising
PREVEByron BayAustraliaSeed$2.2M2025-05-23Health and Human Services
TerminaMelbourneAustraliaSeed$3M2025-05-23Energy
Cromwell Property GroupBrisbaneAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-05-22Financial Services
PictorParnellNew ZealandSeed$5M2025-05-22Biotechnology
LitmapsWellingtonNew ZealandSeries A$1M2025-05-21Data and Analytics
Sicona Battery TechnologiesAlexandriaAustraliaSeries Unknown$26.8M2025-05-20Science and Engineering
Securely GroupNoosavilleAustraliaSeries A$6M2025-05-19Financial Services
Empire EnergySydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$18M2025-05-16Energy
EatClubMelbourneAustraliaSeries A$11.7M2025-05-16Food and Beverage
York Street BrandsSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$4M2025-05-14Consumer Goods
PlexusMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.9M2025-05-14Information Technology
Andromeda MetalsUnleyAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.2M2025-05-11Natural Resources
Wide Open AgricultureClaremontAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.7M2025-05-09Agriculture and Farming
NeurodeSydneyAustraliaSeed$10M2025-05-08Health Care
Security MattersMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$3.5M2025-05-08Information Technology
HaastCanberraAustraliaSeed$3.9M2025-05-07Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Relevance AISurry HillsAustraliaSeries B$24M2025-05-06Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BlinqMelbourneAustraliaSeries A$25M2025-05-06Apps
LevurSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$775.3K2025-05-06Biotechnology
AdvancedBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$14.7M2025-05-05Financial Services
YarkenAucklandNew ZealandSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-05-05Information Technology
VXTChristchurchNew ZealandSeries Unknown$2.5M2025-05-01Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Eureka Group HoldingsSouthportAustraliaSeries Unknown$118.1M2025-05-01Real Estate
RoundtableSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$100.3K2025-05-01Internet Services
LodgiclSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$100.3K2025-05-01Financial Services
DARE Venture GroupMelbourneAustraliaSeed$317K2025-05-01Financial Services
NanoveuPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.9M2025-05-01Consumer Electronics
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
TDRITaurangaNew ZealandSeedUndisclosed2025-04-01Consumer Electronics
Global IT FactoryMelbourneAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2025-03-27Information Technology
EntroMatMelbourneAustraliaSeed$1M2025-03-27Manufacturing
KCA VirtualityBendigoAustraliaPre-SeedUndisclosed2025-03-27Advertising
Bontia BioWellingtonNew ZealandSeed$718.6K2025-03-26Biotechnology
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
BreakerSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$1.3M2025-03-13Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ReaskSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$4M2025-03-13Artificial Intelligence
VastDarlinghurstAustraliaSeries Unknown$113.2M2025-03-12Energy
Graphene Manufacturing Group LtdBrisbaneAustraliaSeries Unknown$5M2025-03-12Energy
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
Zenith EnergyPerthAustraliaSeries Unknown$1178.2M2025-03-04Energy
Esper Satellite ImageryMelbourneAustraliaSeed$3.1M2025-03-04Agriculture and Farming
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
1receipt®MelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$63.2K2025-02-13Commerce and Shopping
PearlerSydneyAustraliaSeed$1.9M2025-02-13Financial Services
Factor HouseMelbourneAustraliaSeed$3.2M2025-02-13Science and Engineering
MinikaiCarltonAustraliaSeed$1.6M2025-02-11Artificial Intelligence (AI)
upcoverSydneyAustraliaSeries A$11M2025-02-10Financial Services
EvenBetterSydneyAustraliaPre-Seed$313.5K2025-02-10Software
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
Harrison.aiBarongarookAustraliaSeries C$20M2025-01-29Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MyGigstersMelbourneAustraliaSeed$1.1M2025-01-29Apps
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
GIAGOAvalonAustraliaSeedUndisclosed2025-01-01Food and Beverage
Flowing BeeMelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$991K2025-01-01Advertising
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
Marama LabsKelburnNew ZealandSeed$2.1M2024-12-19Agriculture and Farming
IDASouth YarraAustraliaSeries UnknownUndisclosed2024-12-18Financial Services
MoneyMeSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$79M2024-12-18Financial Services
CapStackMelbourneAustraliaSeedUndisclosed2024-12-14Financial Services
Peak MineralsSubiacoAustraliaSeries Unknown$2.3M2024-12-12Natural Resources
TerriaCanberraAustraliaSeed$3M2024-12-11Data and Analytics
Fleet Space TechnologiesAdelaideAustraliaSeries D$100M2024-12-11Hardware
AskableBrisbaneAustraliaSeries A$14M2024-12-11Data and Analytics
ProvenioaiSydneyAustraliaSeedUndisclosed2024-12-11Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BirchalCollingwoodAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.3M2024-12-11Financial Services
CarusoAucklandNew ZealandSeed$3.2M2024-12-11Information Technology
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
Ceres TagSamfordAustraliaSeries Unknown$7M2024-12-04Information Technology
TALYMelbourneAustraliaPre-Seed$500K2024-12-04Administrative Services
Dovetail Electric AviationRose BayAustraliaSeries Unknown$173.2K2024-12-04Transportation
IRENSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$400M2024-12-04Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
MGA ThermalNewcastleAustraliaSeries B$2.5M2024-12-03Energy
WatchfulAucklandNew ZealandSeed$2.7M2024-12-03Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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
AurorAucklandNew ZealandSeries C$48.8M2024-11-12Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OrkestraMelbourneAustraliaSeries Unknown$1.8M2024-11-07Energy
JustFundSydneyAustraliaSeries Unknown$86M2024-11-04Financial Services
TokeniseBrisbaneAustraliaAngelUndisclosed2024-11-01Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
EdexiaBrisbaneAustraliaPre-Seed$600K2024-11-01Artificial Intelligence (AI)
NearaRedfernAustraliaSeries C$31M2024-10-30Data and Analytics

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Q3. How many startups in Australia (Oceania) raised funding this year and what were the headline figures?
Across Oceania 135 startups raised funding this year; total funding so far is $5,334,047,600; we track 1,035 startups in the region and 249 raised funding last year; the largest deal was Zenith Energy at $1,178,200,000.

Q4. Which industries in New Zealand are seeing the most funding and deal activity in Oceania?
By funding amount across Oceania the top sectors are Energy ($1,903,553,600), Natural Resources ($1,012,304,400) and Financial Services ($577,817,300); by deal count the leaders are AI (15 deals), Financial Services (14) and Energy (13).

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