Six Aussie startups that raised $197.4 million this week
Six Australian startups—AutoGrab, Applied EV, Checkbox, Hometime, Factory, and On the House—collectively raised $197.4 million in funding this week.Summary
This week saw significant investment in Australian startups, with a total of $197.4 million raised across six companies. AutoGrab, a vehicle data platform, led the funding with $80 million, followed by Applied Electric Vehicles ($57 million) focused on self-driving technology. Legaltech startup Checkbox secured $35 million to scale its AI-powered platform for in-house legal teams. Property management platform Hometime raised $19 million through a mix of venture capital and debt, while manufacturing process management platform Factory received $4.69 million for US expansion. Finally, On the House, a startup providing free period products in public bathrooms, secured $1.7 million in seed funding. These investments span diverse sectors including auto, legaltech, manufacturing, and social impact, indicating a strong start to funding in Australia for 2026.
(Source：Smartcompany)
