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Seed median hit A$2.5M in 2025, up 150% from 2022. AI now captures 61% of all AU VC capital. Only 22% of seed-funded startups reach Series A. Here are the benchmarks that should anchor every AU fundraise in 2026.
Who actually leads rounds in ANZ? We analyzed 4,988 investor profiles with detailed thesis data (of 9,000+ total active investors) to map the lead-follow dynamic — the single most important structural factor in Australian startup fundraising that founders rarely understand.
Before you set your round size, check the data. Seed AI/ML average: $1.92M. Only 22% of seed-funded AU startups reach Series A. Here is what 101 real AU rounds tell you about your fundraise.
$5.1B invested. 61% went to AI. Victoria beat NSW for the first time. We cross-referenced the State of Funding report with 197 NuScore evaluations to find what actually drives investment decisions.
How does VC evaluation differ by city? We analyzed 4,956 investor thesis statements across 12 global tech hubs. Melbourne VCs mention founders and team 24.1% of the time — 5.6x more than Berlin (4.3%). Full ranking of all 12 hubs with team-to-product ratios.
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