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Proseek Bio has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round, with a goal to commercialise its ovarian cancer detection blood test.

While 2025 saw headline improvement in capital share for female startup founders, the latest data shows a lack of broad-based progress.

An Australian female-led and founded startup, OmnigeniQ, has unveiled a computer model of a human protein as it exists in the human body. 

The Dovetail CEO concedes it was an “error of judgement”. But his desire to “get back to work” is not so simple, given the sexual harassment allegations.

Here’s a closer look at the top ten female founded startup funding for 2024, including Drift Lab, Ultra Violette and Liquid Instruments.

Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi are the co-founders of Dome, a platform that provides podcast hosts with AI-powered insights into their shows, and exclusive listener data drawn.

Sharyn Smith, CEO of Canberra Innovation Network explains its environment for connection, creativity and innovation growth.

Australia’s tech sector is booming.

TEKWOMEN Victoria, a pre-accelerator program for female entrepreneurs in the agtech sector, is currently inviting women to apply.

Kiki, a startup with an all-male founder team, has announced a pivot away from its invite-only subletting platform model to focus on launching a “girls only” club.

Australian startups founded by men have overwhelmingly dominated LinkedIn’s seventh annual list of the nation’s top startups.