News | 6 Companies That Raised $94 Million In Feb

Feb 7, 2023

Daniel Hale

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    It’s been an exciting start to the month for Australian startups, with six of them securing a total of $94 million in capital. The businesses that have secured funding this month are as follows:

    1. Quantum computing startup Q-CTRL secured $39 million led by Salesforce Ventures.
    2. Fintech startup Hnry raised $35 million in Series B funding from AirTree Ventures, Athletic Ventures and Left Lane Capital.
    3. Wholesale food supplier, FoodByUs landed $12 million in investments, led by Base Capital.
    4. Professional coaching startup, Fingerprint For Success (F4S), announced a $5 million raise led by Investible
    5. Haircare startup, STRAAND, raised $2 million in pre-seed funding led by Unilever Ventures.
    6. Medtech startup Lenexa Medical received $1 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Stoic VC.

    Seeing a diverse range of startup raising money this early into the year is only a sign of better things to come.

     

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