FEMALE FOUNDERS RECEIVED 21% OF FUNDING IN Q3 2023
IN Q3 2023 AUSTRALIAN STARTUPS ANNOUNCED $739M CAPITAL RAISED
TOP FUNDED SECTORS IN Q3 2023: CLIMATE/CLEANTECH, ECOMMERCE/RETAIL, ENTERPRISE/BIZ SOFTWARE
LARGEST DEALS IN Q2 2023: PET CIRCLE, SECURE CODE WARRIOR, ONEMODEL, SILICON QUANTUM COMPUTING, INFRAVISION
77 DEALS VC DEALS ANNOUNCED IN Q3 2023
FEMALE FOUNDERS RECEIVED 21% OF FUNDING IN Q3 2023
IN Q3 2023 AUSTRALIAN STARTUPS ANNOUNCED $739M CAPITAL RAISED
TOP FUNDED SECTORS IN Q3 2023: CLIMATE/CLEANTECH, ECOMMERCE/RETAIL, ENTERPRISE/BIZ SOFTWARE
LARGEST DEALS IN Q2 2023: PET CIRCLE, SECURE CODE WARRIOR, ONEMODEL, SILICON QUANTUM COMPUTING, INFRAVISION
77 DEALS VC DEALS ANNOUNCED IN Q3 2023

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Aussie startups raise $810m in Q2 as investor sentiment picks up

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The fog of fear lifting as venture capital splashes $810m in three months

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Aussie startups raise $810m in Q2 as investor sentiment picks up

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Cut Through aims to drive better outcomes for Australian startup founders. Today, we do this via:

Startup Funding Data

Cut Through Venture is Australia's most trusted source for reliable and complete Australian startup funding data. We produce publications about the Australian startup ecosystem, which are grounded in data. These range from quarterly funding updates, to one-off research papers, to our annual State of Australian Startup funding report. 

Early-stage investments

The Cut Through Angels investment syndicate invests in early-stage Australian technology startups. We offer founders the value of the Cut Through network, and reach of our platform. We allow our Australian angel investor members to invest alongside top venture capitalist in the Australian market, in competitive rounds.

Insights and Education

Curated collection of articles, guides, checklists, and tools specifically for angel investors and early-stage founders participating in the fundraising process. Explore the wide range of resources available to better understand the nuances of startup fundraising, including strategic analysis, best practices, and recommendations for success.

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