ANZ startups raise $102M in 2 weeks across 8 firms
$102M raised in 2 weeks across space, AI, healthcare and more...
Eight startups across Australia and New Zealand collectively raised $102 million in just two weeks, defying a cautious global venture capital (VC) market. The funding rounds spanned multiple high-growth sectors, including space technology, AI, healthcare, enterprise software, logistics, agritech, and automation. Companies like Outlier Space secured a NZ$10.5 million pre-seed round for its space-based pharmaceutical and semiconductor manufacturing technology, while Partly raised capital to expand its automotive replacement parts software platform.
The funding surge contrasts with broader VC trends reported in KPMG’s Venture Pulse Q2 2025, which showed global VC investment totaling $101.05 billion across 7,356 deals—down from previous quarters. Despite the global slowdown, Australia and New Zealand’s focus on commercial technology—particularly AI, business software, and health tech—continues to attract investor interest. The deals highlight a preference for B2B and industrial innovation over consumer-facing startups, aligning with trends in the State of Australian Startup Funding 2025 report.
- Eight ANZ startups raised $102M in 2 weeks, led by Outlier Space ($10.5M pre-seed) and Partly (automotive software).
- Funding spans space tech, AI, healthcare, logistics, and enterprise software—targeting commercial tech over consumer apps.
- Investment activity bucks global VC slowdown, with Australia/New Zealand focusing on AI, business software, and industrial innovation.
Why It Matters
ANZ's $102M funding surge signals strong investor appetite for scalable B2B tech, offering opportunities for entrepreneurs in AI and industrial innovation.