# Top 50 Biotech Startups in Australia by Funding (2026) > The 50 best-funded biotech startups in Australia, ranked by total funding raised: $2.8B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds. Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/biotech-startups-australia (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) - 1 [**Telix Pharmaceuticals** Telix Pharmaceuticalsis a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of diagnostic and therapeutic products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/telix-pharmaceuticals) Telix Pharmaceuticalsis a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of diagnostic and therapeutic products. *Founded* - Melbourne, Australia **$1.0B** last round Apr 2026 - 2 [**AdvanCell** AdvanCell is radiopharmaceutical firm that has developed the Targeted Alpha Therapy platform technology, a cutting-edge cancer treatment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/advancell) AdvanCell is radiopharmaceutical firm that has developed the Targeted Alpha Therapy platform technology, a cutting-edge cancer treatment. *Founded* 2019 Sydney, Australia **$438M** last round Jul 2026 - 3 [**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 - 4 [**Clarity Pharmaceuticals** Clarity Pharmaceuticals is a personalized medicine company focused on the treatment of serious disease.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clarity-pharmaceuticals) Clarity Pharmaceuticals is a personalized medicine company focused on the treatment of serious disease. *Founded* 2010 Sydney, Australia **$132M** last round Jul 2025 - 5 [**SpeeDx**](https://millionrounds.com/company/speedx) *Founded* - Australia **$122M** last round Aug 2019 - 6 [**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 - 7 [**Vaxxas** Vaxxas Pty Ltd is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaxxas) Vaxxas Pty Ltd is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. *Founded* 2011 Brisbane, Australia **$89M** last round Aug 2025 - 8 [**Protagonist Therapeutics** Protagonist Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a proprietary technology platform focused on discovering and developing peptide-base](https://millionrounds.com/company/protagonist-therapeutics) Protagonist Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a proprietary technology platform focused on discovering and developing peptide-base *Founded* 2006 Newark, Australia **$89M** last round Aug 2018 - 9 [**Samsara Eco** Samsara Eco is an Australian biotechnology and environmental-tech company based in Sydney, specializing in enzymatic recycling technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/samsara-eco) Samsara Eco is an Australian biotechnology and environmental-tech company based in Sydney, specializing in enzymatic recycling technology. *Founded* 2021 Sydney, Australia **$67M** last round Jun 2024 - 10 [**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 - 11 [**PolyActiva** PolyActiva is a Melbourne-based biotechnology company founded in 2010, specializing in innovative drug delivery technology for ophthalmic conditions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polyactiva) PolyActiva is a Melbourne-based biotechnology company founded in 2010, specializing in innovative drug delivery technology for ophthalmic conditions. *Founded* 2010 Melbourne, Australia **$35M** last round May 2025 - 12 [**Zelira Hope 1** Zelira Hope 1 is owned by Zelira Therapeutics, that focuses on advancing the company's lead cannabinoid-based drug candidate.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zelira-hope-1) Zelira Hope 1 is owned by Zelira Therapeutics, that focuses on advancing the company's lead cannabinoid-based drug candidate. *Founded* - Perth, Australia **$33M** last round Jan 2026 - 13 [**HealthEngine** Healthengine is Australia's largest online healthcare marketplace, based in Perth and founded in 2006 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/healthengine) Healthengine is Australia's largest online healthcare marketplace, based in Perth and founded in 2006 by Dr. *Founded* 2006 Perth, Australia **$30M** last round Apr 2017 - 14 [**Rage Biotech** RAGE Biotech is a biotechnology industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rage-biotech) RAGE Biotech is a biotechnology industry. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$29M** last round Nov 2025 - 15 [**Viralytics** Viralytics is an Australian biotechnology company, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:VLA) and is quoted on the OTC market](https://millionrounds.com/company/viralytics) Viralytics is an Australian biotechnology company, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:VLA) and is quoted on the OTC market *Founded* 2006 Australia **$27M** last round Mar 2014 - 16 [**ENA Respiratory** Ena Respiratory researches and develops solutions to transform the treatment and prevention of respiratory infections.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ena-respiratory) Ena Respiratory researches and develops solutions to transform the treatment and prevention of respiratory infections. *Founded* 2014 Melbourne, Australia **$24M** last round Sept 2026 - 17 [**Hatchtech** Hachtech offers a proprietary technology platform that enables the creation of low toxicity pest control products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hatchtech) Hachtech offers a proprietary technology platform that enables the creation of low toxicity pest control products. *Founded* 2002 Australia **$23M** last round Oct 2013 - 18 [**Aravax** Aravax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for food allergies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aravax) Aravax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for food allergies. *Founded* 2015 Melbourne, Australia **$22M** last round Jan 2024 - 19 [**EnGeneIC** EnGeneIC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lane Cove West, Sydney, Australia, with additional operations in New York, USA.](https://millionrounds.com/company/engeneic) EnGeneIC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lane Cove West, Sydney, Australia, with additional operations in New York, USA. *Founded* 2001 Sydney, Australia **$21M** last round Jul 2015 - 20 [**Kira Biotech** Kira Biotech is an Immunology Company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kira-biotech) Kira Biotech is an Immunology Company. *Founded* 2019 Brisbane, Australia **$20M** last round Oct 2019 - 21 [**OncoRes Medical** OncoRes Medical is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Perth, Australia, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oncores-medical) OncoRes Medical is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Perth, Australia, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Perth, Australia **$19M** last round Feb 2026 - 22 [**Celosia Therapeutics** A biotechnology company that uses gene therapy to treat neurodegenerative diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/celosia-therapeutics) A biotechnology company that uses gene therapy to treat neurodegenerative diseases. *Founded* 2022 Sydney, Australia **$17M** last round Nov 2024 - 23 [**Skylabs** Skylabs is a business consulting company that specializes in digital marketing and quality assurance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skylabs) Skylabs is a business consulting company that specializes in digital marketing and quality assurance. *Founded* 2015 Australia **$16M** last round Sept 2023 - 24 [**Biosceptre**](https://millionrounds.com/company/biosceptre) *Founded* - Australia **$15M** last round Dec 2017 - 25 [**Kinoxis Therapeutics** Kinoxis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops a range of novel therapeutic compounds.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinoxis-therapeutics) Kinoxis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops a range of novel therapeutic compounds. *Founded* 2017 Melbourne, Australia **$14M** last round Sept 2026 - 26 [**Nybro**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nybro) *Founded* - Australia **$14M** last round Aug 2026 - 27 [**Cauldron Ferm** Cauldron Ferm is a biomanufacturing company based in Orange, New South Wales, specializing in continuous hyper-fermentation technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cauldron-ferm) Cauldron Ferm is a biomanufacturing company based in Orange, New South Wales, specializing in continuous hyper-fermentation technology. *Founded* 2022 Borenore, Australia **$13M** last round Mar 2026 - 28 [**HealthMatch** HealthMatch is a digital health company based in Sydney, Australia, focused on connecting patients with clinical trials that suit their medical profiles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/healthmatch) HealthMatch is a digital health company based in Sydney, Australia, focused on connecting patients with clinical trials that suit their medical profiles. *Founded* 2017 Sydney, Australia **$13M** last round Sept 2022 - 29 [**multiple companies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/multiple-companies) *Founded* - Australia **$11M** last round Sept 2026 - 30 [**All G** Next-generation nutrition for one billion people](https://millionrounds.com/company/all-g) Next-generation nutrition for one billion people *Founded* - Sydney, Australia **$11M** last round Mar 2026 - 31 [**BCAL Diagnostics** BCAL Diagnostics is a biotechnology company that focuses on the detection of women’s health issues.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bcal-diagnostics) BCAL Diagnostics is a biotechnology company that focuses on the detection of women’s health issues. *Founded* 2010 Sydney, Australia **$11M** last round Jun 2024 - 32 [**Cartherics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cartherics) *Founded* - Australia **$10M** last round Oct 2024 - 33 [**Denteric**](https://millionrounds.com/company/denteric) *Founded* - Australia **$9.4M** last round Jul 2022 - 34 [**EarlyBird** EarlyBird is empowering parents, family, and friends to collectively invest in a child's financial future, starting at the earliest age.](https://millionrounds.com/company/earlybird) EarlyBird is empowering parents, family, and friends to collectively invest in a child's financial future, starting at the earliest age. *Founded* 2019 Chicago, Australia **$6.7M** last round Jul 2026 - 35 [**Ferronova** Ferronova Pty Ltd is an Australian medical technology and biotechnology company focused on developing advanced diagnostic systems for cancer detection and treat](https://millionrounds.com/company/ferronova) Ferronova Pty Ltd is an Australian medical technology and biotechnology company focused on developing advanced diagnostic systems for cancer detection and treat *Founded* 2016 Adelaide, Australia **$6.0M** last round Dec 2025 - 36 [**Diag-Nose.io**](https://millionrounds.com/company/diag-nose-io) *Founded* - Australia **$5.2M** last round Aug 2025 - 37 [**Immunobiota Therapeutics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/immunobiota-therapeutics) *Founded* - Australia **$5.0M** last round Aug 2026 - 38 [**MuriGen** MuriGen Therapeutics is focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel drugs across a number of therapeutic areas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/murigen) MuriGen Therapeutics is focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel drugs across a number of therapeutic areas. *Founded* 2003 Australia **$3.9M** last round Jan 2007 - 39 [**Reacta Healthcare** Reacta Healthcare is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company founded in 2013, based in Deeside, North Wales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reacta-healthcare) Reacta Healthcare is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company founded in 2013, based in Deeside, North Wales. *Founded* 2013 Deeside, Australia **$3.7M** last round Nov 2025 - 40 [**Microba Life Sciences** Microba Life Sciences is a precision microbiome science company powering medical innovation to transform human health.](https://millionrounds.com/company/microba-life-sciences) Microba Life Sciences is a precision microbiome science company powering medical innovation to transform human health. *Founded* 2017 Brisbane, Australia **$3.5M** last round Jun 2026 - 41 [**Bovotica** Bovotica is an Australian agricultural biotechnology startup founded in 2023, based in Brisbane.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bovotica) Bovotica is an Australian agricultural biotechnology startup founded in 2023, based in Brisbane. *Founded* 2023 Brisbane, Australia **$3.4M** last round May 2025 - 42 [**Western Australia**](https://millionrounds.com/company/western-australia) *Founded* - Australia **$3.2M** last round Nov 2025 - 43 [**Elita** Elita is a pet health and longevity company based in Melbourne, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elita) Elita is a pet health and longevity company based in Melbourne, Australia. *Founded* 2023 Melbourne, Australia **$3.2M** last round Sept 2026 - 44 [**Coridon** Coridon develops DNA therapies for the prevention and treatment of viral infections, and therapeutic vaccines for the treatment of cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coridon) Coridon develops DNA therapies for the prevention and treatment of viral infections, and therapeutic vaccines for the treatment of cancer. *Founded* 2000 Brisbane, Australia **$3.0M** last round Jul 2010 - 45 [**Rockmelon** Rockmelon is a Sydney-based company that operates in the technology and marketing sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rockmelon) Rockmelon is a Sydney-based company that operates in the technology and marketing sectors. *Founded* 2017 Sydney, Australia **$3.0M** last round Feb 2019 - 46 [**Mirugen** Mirugen is a preclinical biotechnology company identifying the optimal set of cellular instructions to ask one cell type to become another.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mirugen) Mirugen is a preclinical biotechnology company identifying the optimal set of cellular instructions to ask one cell type to become another. *Founded* - Melbourne, Australia **$2.9M** last round Aug 2025 - 47 [**Trioda Wilingi** Trioda Wilingi develops healthcare products like injectable medical gels with various applications including and cosmetic treatments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trioda-wilingi) Trioda Wilingi develops healthcare products like injectable medical gels with various applications including and cosmetic treatments. *Founded* 2021 Saint Lucia, Australia **$2.6M** last round Feb 2023 - 48 [**Endoluminal Sciences** Endoluminal Sciences develops novel platform technologies to enhance the clinical performance of endovascular prostheses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/endoluminal-sciences) Endoluminal Sciences develops novel platform technologies to enhance the clinical performance of endovascular prostheses. *Founded* 2007 Australia **$2.5M** last round Jul 2013 - 49 [**Tetratherix** Tetratherix develops medical devices for regenerative medicine, focusing on healing and tissue regeneration.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tetratherix) Tetratherix develops medical devices for regenerative medicine, focusing on healing and tissue regeneration. *Founded* 2015 Alexandria, Australia **$2.1M** last round Jul 2025 - 50 [**Glowee** Glowee is developing a living, biological light system that is revolutionizing the light industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glowee) Glowee is developing a living, biological light system that is revolutionizing the light industry. *Founded* 2014 Tullamarine, Australia **$2.1M** last round Jun 2021 **Total funding** how the list is ranked **15 November 2026** updated nightly **Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds Companies whose funding rounds we classed in this sector, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. 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