# Top 50 AI Startups in Australia by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded AI startups in Australia, ranked by total funding raised: $33B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/ai-startups-australia (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Firmus Technologies** Firmus Technologies is an Australian AI infrastructure company founded in 2019, focused on creating energy-efficient and sustainable "AI Factories." With operat](https://millionrounds.com/company/firmus-technologies) Firmus Technologies is an Australian AI infrastructure company founded in 2019, focused on creating energy-efficient and sustainable "AI Factories." With operat *Founded* 2019 Saint Leonards, Australia **$13B** last round Aug 2026
- 2 [**Firmus**](https://millionrounds.com/company/firmus) *Founded* - Australia **$7.6B** last round Oct 2026
- 3 [**IREN**](https://millionrounds.com/company/iren) *Founded* - Australia **$6.0B** last round Oct 2026
- 4 [**Sharon AI** Sharon AI offers infrastructure for traditional AI and GenAI inference and training workloads, alongside on-demand cloud storage solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sharon-ai) Sharon AI offers infrastructure for traditional AI and GenAI inference and training workloads, alongside on-demand cloud storage solutions. *Founded* 2023 North Sydney, Australia **$2.5B** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**NEXTDC** NEXTDC is Australia’s most trusted provider of premium data centre outsourcing solutions and connectivity services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextdc) NEXTDC is Australia’s most trusted provider of premium data centre outsourcing solutions and connectivity services. *Founded* 2010 Brisbane, Australia **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026
- 6 [**Heidi Health** Heidi Health is reinventing primary care with beautiful AI-powered software to increase the quality and accessibility of care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heidi-health) Heidi Health is reinventing primary care with beautiful AI-powered software to increase the quality and accessibility of care. *Founded* 2019 Collingwood, Australia **$332M** last round Sept 2026
- 7 [**Canva** Canva Pty Ltd is an Australian multinational software company based in Sydney, known for its user-friendly graphic design platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/canva) Canva Pty Ltd is an Australian multinational software company based in Sydney, known for its user-friendly graphic design platform. *Founded* 2012 Sydney, Australia **$248M** last round Jun 2026
- 8 [**Cover Genius** Cover Genius provides an insurance distribution platform designed to protect the customers of e-commerce companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cover-genius) Cover Genius provides an insurance distribution platform designed to protect the customers of e-commerce companies. *Founded* - Australia **$201M** last round Jul 2026
- 9 [**Harrison.ai** Harrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harrison-ai) Harrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr. *Founded* 2018 Haymarket, Australia **$141M** last round Feb 2025
- 10 [**Athena**](https://millionrounds.com/company/athena) *Founded* - Australia **$115M** last round Nov 2026
- 11 [**Neara** Neara is a Sydney-based software company that specializes in a physics-enabled digital twin platform designed for electric utilities and energy companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neara) Neara is a Sydney-based software company that specializes in a physics-enabled digital twin platform designed for electric utilities and energy companies. *Founded* 2016 Sydney, Australia **$108M** last round Feb 2026
- 12 [**Fleet Space Technologies** Fleet Space Technologies is an Australian space company based in Adelaide, South Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fleet-space-technologies) Fleet Space Technologies is an Australian space company based in Adelaide, South Australia. *Founded* 2015 Adelaide, Australia **$107M** last round Dec 2024
- 13 [**Nimble** Nimble is a logistics company that offers truckload, drive away, and auto carrier services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nimble) Nimble is a logistics company that offers truckload, drive away, and auto carrier services. *Founded* 2002 Coralville, Australia **$102M** last round Feb 2026
- 14 [**HEX** Innovation education for the gap year generation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hex) Innovation education for the gap year generation. *Founded* 2017 Melbourne, Australia **$101M** last round Oct 2026
- 15 [**AutoGrab** AutoGrab is an automotive data intelligence platform founded in 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/autograb) AutoGrab is an automotive data intelligence platform founded in 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$80M** last round Jan 2026
- 16 [**Everlab** Everlab is Australia's leading AI-powered preventive health platform and personal longevity clinic.](https://millionrounds.com/company/everlab) Everlab is Australia's leading AI-powered preventive health platform and personal longevity clinic. *Founded* 2023 Melbourne, Australia **$75M** last round Jun 2026
- 17 [**Fluent Commerce** Fluent Commerce is a global software company founded in 2013, specializing in cloud-native distributed order management (DOM) and order management systems (OMS).](https://millionrounds.com/company/fluent-commerce) Fluent Commerce is a global software company founded in 2013, specializing in cloud-native distributed order management (DOM) and order management systems (OMS). *Founded* 2013 Sydney, Australia **$55M** last round Feb 2026
- 18 [**Penten** Penten helps the digital transformation of defence & government - creating, building & operating new cyber tech for the modern workforce.](https://millionrounds.com/company/penten) Penten helps the digital transformation of defence & government - creating, building & operating new cyber tech for the modern workforce. *Founded* 2014 Canberra, Australia **$50M** last round Aug 2021
- 19 [**Omniscient Neurotechnology** Omniscient develops AI and data-driven solutions to improve treatment for brain disorders, providing predictive analytics for clinicians.](https://millionrounds.com/company/omniscient-neurotechnology) Omniscient develops AI and data-driven solutions to improve treatment for brain disorders, providing predictive analytics for clinicians. *Founded* 2019 Haymarket, Australia **$49M** last round Jan 2026
- 20 [**Fluency**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fluency) *Founded* - Australia **$48M** last round Feb 2026
- 21 [**Lumonus** Hello.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lumonus) Hello. *Founded* - Sydney, Australia **$46M** last round Mar 2026
- 22 [**Lorikeet**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lorikeet) *Founded* - Australia **$40M** last round Aug 2025
- 23 [**Ordermentum** Ordermentum is an AI-powered wholesale ordering and payments platform based in Sydney, Australia, specifically designed for the food and beverage industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ordermentum) Ordermentum is an AI-powered wholesale ordering and payments platform based in Sydney, Australia, specifically designed for the food and beverage industry. *Founded* 2014 Surry Hills, Australia **$39M** last round May 2026
- 24 [**HEO** HEO specializes in space-based imaging, non-earth imaging, satellite-to-satellite imaging, and space domain awareness services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heo) HEO specializes in space-based imaging, non-earth imaging, satellite-to-satellite imaging, and space domain awareness services. *Founded* - Haymarket, Australia **$38M** last round Sept 2026
- 25 [**Gridsight** Gridsight is a technology startup founded in 2020 that offers an AI-powered software platform designed to assist electrical utilities in transitioning to a dece](https://millionrounds.com/company/gridsight) Gridsight is a technology startup founded in 2020 that offers an AI-powered software platform designed to assist electrical utilities in transitioning to a dece *Founded* 2020 Sydney, Australia **$38M** last round Sept 2026
- 26 [**Splose** Splose is a health technology company based in Adelaide, Australia, that specializes in AI-powered practice management software for allied health professionals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/splose) Splose is a health technology company based in Adelaide, Australia, that specializes in AI-powered practice management software for allied health professionals. *Founded* 2016 Adelaide, Australia **$32M** last round Feb 2026
- 27 [**Syenta** Syenta is an Australian deep-tech startup founded in 2022, focusing on advanced semiconductor packaging technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/syenta) Syenta is an Australian deep-tech startup founded in 2022, focusing on advanced semiconductor packaging technology. *Founded* 2022 Sydney, Australia **$32M** last round Apr 2026
- 28 [**Leonardo AI** Leonardo AI is a generative AI platform for content creation, offering features like the Alchemy Refiner and an image generator app.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leonardo-ai) Leonardo AI is a generative AI platform for content creation, offering features like the Alchemy Refiner and an image generator app. *Founded* 2022 Sydney, Australia **$31M** last round Dec 2023
- 29 [**Cuttable** Cuttable is an AI-powered automated content agency and advertising technology platform based in Melbourne, Australia, with a new office in New York City.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cuttable) Cuttable is an AI-powered automated content agency and advertising technology platform based in Melbourne, Australia, with a new office in New York City. *Founded* 2023 South Yarra, Australia **$29M** last round Oct 2026
- 30 [**Arkeus** Arkeus is a defense technology company based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2020 by Simon Olsen and Jon Nebauer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arkeus) Arkeus is a defense technology company based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2020 by Simon Olsen and Jon Nebauer. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$27M** last round May 2026
- 31 [**Metigy** Metigy is an AI-powered SaaS digital marketing platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).](https://millionrounds.com/company/metigy) Metigy is an AI-powered SaaS digital marketing platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). *Founded* 2015 Sydney, Australia **$26M** last round Jul 2021
- 32 [**BrainChip** Leading provider of software and hardware accelerated solutions for Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brainchip) Leading provider of software and hardware accelerated solutions for Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications. *Founded* 2006 Australia **$25M** last round Dec 2025
- 33 [**PropHero**](https://millionrounds.com/company/prophero) *Founded* - Australia **$25M** last round Feb 2025
- 34 [**Relevance AI** Relevance AI is a platform for building custom AI agents, aiding companies in automating repetitive reasoning tasks efficiently.](https://millionrounds.com/company/relevance-ai) Relevance AI is a platform for building custom AI agents, aiding companies in automating repetitive reasoning tasks efficiently. *Founded* 2020 Surry Hills, Australia **$24M** last round May 2025
- 35 [**Fivecast** Fivecast is an Australian company based in Adelaide, specializing in AI-powered open-source intelligence (OSINT) solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fivecast) Fivecast is an Australian company based in Adelaide, specializing in AI-powered open-source intelligence (OSINT) solutions. *Founded* 2017 Adelaide, Australia **$24M** last round Apr 2023
- 36 [**Andromeda** Building Progressive Web Systems that shape our future.](https://millionrounds.com/company/andromeda) Building Progressive Web Systems that shape our future. *Founded* - Australia **$23M** last round Sept 2025
- 37 [**Nexl** Nexl is an AI-powered growth platform and no-data-entry CRM tailored for law firms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexl) Nexl is an AI-powered growth platform and no-data-entry CRM tailored for law firms. *Founded* 2018 Sydney, Australia **$23M** last round Oct 2025
- 38 [**Checkbox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/checkbox) *Founded* - Australia **$23M** last round Jan 2026
- 39 [**Askable** Askable is an AI-powered research platform based in Brisbane, Australia, with additional offices in London and Chicago.](https://millionrounds.com/company/askable) Askable is an AI-powered research platform based in Brisbane, Australia, with additional offices in London and Chicago. *Founded* 2016 Petrie Terrace, Australia **$22M** last round Dec 2024
- 40 [**Unleash Live** Unleash live is an Australian enterprise software company founded in 2016, specializing in secure, cloud-based real-time AI video analytics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unleash-live) Unleash live is an Australian enterprise software company founded in 2016, specializing in secure, cloud-based real-time AI video analytics. *Founded* 2016 Sydney, Australia **$22M** last round May 2025
- 41 [**V2 AI** V2 AI is an innovative digital agency with prioritize outcomes over processes, leveraging cutting-edge technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/v2-ai) V2 AI is an innovative digital agency with prioritize outcomes over processes, leveraging cutting-edge technology. *Founded* - Surry Hills, Australia **$20M** last round May 2024
- 42 [**Haast**](https://millionrounds.com/company/haast) *Founded* - Australia **$18M** last round Apr 2026
- 43 [**Emesent** Emesent is a leader in autonomous mapping technology, focusing on advanced 3D data capture, processing, and visualization for challenging environments where GPS](https://millionrounds.com/company/emesent) Emesent is a leader in autonomous mapping technology, focusing on advanced 3D data capture, processing, and visualization for challenging environments where GPS *Founded* 2018 Brisbane, Australia **$18M** last round Jul 2026
- 44 [**ProcurePro** ProcurePro is a leading provider of construction procurement software tailored for main contractors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/procurepro) ProcurePro is a leading provider of construction procurement software tailored for main contractors. *Founded* 2020 Brisbane, Australia **$17M** last round May 2026
- 45 [**Vexev** Vexev Pty Ltd is an Australian healthcare technology company based in Surry Hills, New South Wales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vexev) Vexev Pty Ltd is an Australian healthcare technology company based in Surry Hills, New South Wales. *Founded* 2018 Sydney, Australia **$17M** last round Aug 2026
- 46 [**MEQ Probe** MEQ Probe offers tech solutions for real-time meat measurement using AI and lasers in the red meat industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meq-probe) MEQ Probe offers tech solutions for real-time meat measurement using AI and lasers in the red meat industry. *Founded* 2016 Australia **$15M** last round Dec 2025
- 47 [**Andromeda Robotics** Andromeda Robotics is Manufacturing firm developing robots for automation machinery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/andromeda-robotics) Andromeda Robotics is Manufacturing firm developing robots for automation machinery. *Founded* - Melbourne, Australia **$15M** last round Sept 2025
- 48 [**ZoomAgri** ZoomAgri is a global AgTech company founded in 2017, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a team operating across South America, Europe, and Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zoomagri) ZoomAgri is a global AgTech company founded in 2017, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a team operating across South America, Europe, and Australia. *Founded* 2017 Madrid, Australia **$15M** last round Mar 2025
- 49 [**MEQ Solutions** MEQ Solutions is an Australian technology company based in Melbourne, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meq-solutions) MEQ Solutions is an Australian technology company based in Melbourne, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Melbourne, Australia **$15M** last round Dec 2025
- 50 [**Dataro** The decision layer for your nonprofit's fundraising data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dataro) The decision layer for your nonprofit's fundraising data. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, Australia **$14M** last round Feb 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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