# Top 50 Startups in Australia by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Australia, ranked by total funding raised: $54B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/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 [**Edify Energy** Edify Energy is a renewable energy company that specializes in solar project structuring, investments, and financing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edify-energy) Edify Energy is a renewable energy company that specializes in solar project structuring, investments, and financing services. *Founded* 2015 Manly, Australia **$2.4B** last round May 2026
- 6 [**AirTrunk** AirTrunk develops and operates large scale wholesale data centers for the Asia Pacific market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airtrunk) AirTrunk develops and operates large scale wholesale data centers for the Asia Pacific market. *Founded* 2014 North Sydney, Australia **$2.1B** last round Mar 2026
- 7 [**Fortescue Future Industries** Fortescue Future Industries is a green energy and product company committed to producing zero-emission hydrogen from renewable sources.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fortescue-future-industries) Fortescue Future Industries is a green energy and product company committed to producing zero-emission hydrogen from renewable sources. *Founded* 2020 East Perth, Australia **$2.0B** last round Oct 2025
- 8 [**WestConnex** WestConnex are into transport infrastructural development projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/westconnex) WestConnex are into transport infrastructural development projects. *Founded* 2016 North Sydney, Australia **$1.7B** last round Sept 2021
- 9 [**Airwallex** Airwallex is the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses growing beyond borders](https://millionrounds.com/company/airwallex) Airwallex is the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses growing beyond borders *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, Australia **$1.6B** last round Jun 2026
- 10 [**Akaysha Energy** Akaysha Energy offers full-cycle development for projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/akaysha-energy) Akaysha Energy offers full-cycle development for projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy. *Founded* 2021 Melbourne, Australia **$1.5B** last round Oct 2026
- 11 [**Fremantle Seaweed** Fremantle Seaweed is an Australian aquaculture and ocean-technology company located in Western Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fremantle-seaweed) Fremantle Seaweed is an Australian aquaculture and ocean-technology company located in Western Australia. *Founded* - Perth, Australia **$1.4B** last round Dec 2025
- 12 [**Vulcan Energy Resources** Vulcan Energy Resources is a mineral exploration company that provides natural energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vulcan-energy-resources) Vulcan Energy Resources is a mineral exploration company that provides natural energy. *Founded* - Perth, Australia **$1.4B** last round Dec 2025
- 13 [**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
- 14 [**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
- 15 [**Aura Holdings** Aura Holdings is a real estate company that provides luxury retirement community homes with management services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aura-holdings) Aura Holdings is a real estate company that provides luxury retirement community homes with management services. *Founded* - Coorparoo, Australia **$706M** last round Mar 2026
- 16 [**Octopus Australia** Octopus Australia is a renewable energy developer and fund manager harnessing capital and expertise to accelerate the energy transition.](https://millionrounds.com/company/octopus-australia) Octopus Australia is a renewable energy developer and fund manager harnessing capital and expertise to accelerate the energy transition. *Founded* - South Yarra, Australia **$651M** last round Jul 2025
- 17 [**Potentia Energy** Potentia Energy is an energy industry that offers development, construction, and operation of solar, wind, and storage for industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/potentia-energy) Potentia Energy is an energy industry that offers development, construction, and operation of solar, wind, and storage for industries. *Founded* - Sydney, Australia **$553M** last round Dec 2025
- 18 [**ACEN Australia** ACEN Australia develops renewable energy assets including several solar, wind, battery, and hydro projects across Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acen-australia) ACEN Australia develops renewable energy assets including several solar, wind, battery, and hydro projects across Australia. *Founded* 2016 Hobart, Australia **$474M** last round Apr 2025
- 19 [**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
- 20 [**Rokt**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rokt) *Founded* - Australia **$432M** last round Jan 2025
- 21 [**Gilmour Space Technologies** Gilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gilmour-space-technologies) Gilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles. *Founded* 2012 Yatala, Australia **$399M** last round Jan 2026
- 22 [**Q-CTRL**](https://millionrounds.com/company/q-ctrl) *Founded* - Australia **$364M** last round Nov 2026
- 23 [**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
- 24 [**CleanPeak Energy** CleanPeak Energy is an Australian renewable energy company founded in 2017 and based in North Sydney, New South Wales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cleanpeak-energy) CleanPeak Energy is an Australian renewable energy company founded in 2017 and based in North Sydney, New South Wales. *Founded* 2017 Sydney, Australia **$329M** last round Jul 2025
- 25 [**MitchCap** MitchCap is a financial services company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mitchcap) MitchCap is a financial services company. *Founded* 2019 Wollongong, Australia **$275M** last round Sept 2023
- 26 [**Campaign Monitor** Campaign Monitor is an email marketing platform that allows marketers to take control of their email program.](https://millionrounds.com/company/campaign-monitor) Campaign Monitor is an email marketing platform that allows marketers to take control of their email program. *Founded* 2004 Nashville, Australia **$250M** last round Apr 2014
- 27 [**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
- 28 [**Austal** Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most advanced commercial and](https://millionrounds.com/company/austal) Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most advanced commercial and *Founded* 1988 Henderson, Australia **$245M** last round Oct 2026
- 29 [**Bute Energy** Bute Energy develops sustainable energy initiatives that result in a wealthier, healthier Wales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bute-energy) Bute Energy develops sustainable energy initiatives that result in a wealthier, healthier Wales. *Founded* 2018 Cardiff, Australia **$211M** last round Jun 2026
- 30 [**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
- 31 [**Bigcommerce** BigCommerce is a SaaS provider for merchants running online businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bigcommerce) BigCommerce is a SaaS provider for merchants running online businesses. *Founded* 2009 Austin, Australia **$189M** last round Apr 2018
- 32 [**Bizcap** BizCap®, founded in 2002, is a national commercial finance and restructuring company with a presence in San Francisco, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, and Tampa.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bizcap) BizCap®, founded in 2002, is a national commercial finance and restructuring company with a presence in San Francisco, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, and Tampa. *Founded* 2002 San Francisco, Australia **$175M** last round Oct 2026
- 33 [**Advanced Navigation** Advanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/advanced-navigation) Advanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia. *Founded* 2012 Sydney, Australia **$167M** last round Mar 2026
- 34 [**Culture Amp** Culture Amp is a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) company based in Richmond, Victoria, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/culture-amp) Culture Amp is a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) company based in Richmond, Victoria, Australia. *Founded* 2010 Richmond, Australia **$153M** last round Sept 2019
- 35 [**Amber** Built by a collective of artisans, Amber functions as an integrated hub with multidisciplinary global locations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amber) Built by a collective of artisans, Amber functions as an integrated hub with multidisciplinary global locations. *Founded* - Australia **$148M** last round Sept 2026
- 36 [**Cape** Cape develops privacy-enabling technology that allows users to reclaim their privacy and security on electronic devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cape) Cape develops privacy-enabling technology that allows users to reclaim their privacy and security on electronic devices. *Founded* 2022 Australia **$147M** last round Mar 2026
- 37 [**Wollemi** Wollemi is a global climate specialist investment firm.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wollemi) Wollemi is a global climate specialist investment firm. *Founded* - Sydney, Australia **$147M** last round Jul 2023
- 38 [**Hysata** Hysata develops hydrogen electrolyzers aimed at advancing the global transition from fossil fuels to green hydrogen.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hysata) Hysata develops hydrogen electrolyzers aimed at advancing the global transition from fossil fuels to green hydrogen. *Founded* - Wollongong, Australia **$146M** last round Sept 2026
- 39 [**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
- 40 [**Marketlend** Marketlend is a Australian online lender.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marketlend) Marketlend is a Australian online lender. *Founded* 2014 Sydney, Australia **$141M** last round Oct 2020
- 41 [**JustFund** JustFund is a finance firm that connects clients and lawyers in family law matters and offers flexible ways to manage legal fees.](https://millionrounds.com/company/justfund) JustFund is a finance firm that connects clients and lawyers in family law matters and offers flexible ways to manage legal fees. *Founded* 2022 Sydney, Australia **$139M** last round Jul 2025
- 42 [**Jolt** Barry McCabe (Bdes Hons) Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator 9+ years Design & Advertising industry experience Branding > Print > Web > Illustration Crafti](https://millionrounds.com/company/jolt) Barry McCabe (Bdes Hons) Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator 9+ years Design & Advertising industry experience Branding > Print > Web > Illustration Crafti *Founded* 2009 Australia **$136M** last round Feb 2025
- 43 [**Prospa** Platform ZEUS4D menawarkan pengalaman online modern dengan transaksi cepat, akses stabil di semua perangkat, serta sistem keamanan terpercaya untuk semua pengguna.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prospa) Platform ZEUS4D menawarkan pengalaman online modern dengan transaksi cepat, akses stabil di semua perangkat, serta sistem keamanan terpercaya untuk semua pengguna. *Founded* - Sydney, Australia **$135M** last round Apr 2024
- 44 [**SERENITAS** SERENITAS is the Australia’s most financially secure providers of affordable lifestyle accommodation for people over 50.](https://millionrounds.com/company/serenitas) SERENITAS is the Australia’s most financially secure providers of affordable lifestyle accommodation for people over 50. *Founded* 2017 Sydney, Australia **$133M** last round Sept 2024
- 45 [**RATCH-Australia Corporation** RATCH-Australia Corporation is an independent power producer with a 1.2GW portfolio of energy generation assets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ratch-australia-corporation) RATCH-Australia Corporation is an independent power producer with a 1.2GW portfolio of energy generation assets. *Founded* 2011 North Sydney, Australia **$133M** last round Mar 2023
- 46 [**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
- 47 [**SpeeDx**](https://millionrounds.com/company/speedx) *Founded* - Australia **$122M** last round Aug 2019
- 48 [**JET Charge** JET Charge is a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company based in Port Melbourne, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jet-charge) JET Charge is a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company based in Port Melbourne, Australia. *Founded* 2013 Port Melbourne, Australia **$117M** last round Dec 2024
- 49 [**Athena**](https://millionrounds.com/company/athena) *Founded* - Australia **$115M** last round Nov 2026
- 50 [**Sunman Energy** Sunman Energy is a solar technology company founded in 2014 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sunman-energy) Sunman Energy is a solar technology company founded in 2014 by Dr. *Founded* 2014 Sydney, Australia **$112M** last round Dec 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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