HowToo co-founders Lisa Vincent and Jenny Barltrop. Source: supplied.
This week it was all blasting off in the Aussie space startup scene, with Gilmour Space securing a huge $61 million cash injection, and startup Spiral Blue launching its space computers into orbit aboard Richard Brandon’s maiden satellite taxi service.
Closer to Earth, we saw student-focused fintech close its equity crowdfunding campaign, pocketing $1.15 million, while hypnosis healthtech startup Mindset Health secured $6.7 million.
There was also yet more new funding made available for early-stage startups, with music business Alberts announcing its $16 million impact fund. Having previously funded artists like AC/DC and Baz Luhrman, the business is now backing the next generation of entrepreneurial rockstars, with a focus on sustainability, mental health and equality as well as those innovating in the music, arts and entertainment sector.
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