<ul><li>Venture capital funding in Australia dropped to a multi-quarter low of $695 million in the first quarter of the 2025 financial year.</li><li>The decrease in funding was primarily driven by a decline in mega-rounds.</li><li>Investor sentiment improved, with more investors viewing the market as favorable and reviewing more deals.</li><li>However, startup closures and layoffs increased, and valuations fell between 33% and 42% in the quarter.</li></ul>

VC funding falls in Australia as investors head to the exits

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