# Global technology startup funding trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-technology-startup-funding-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-21T00:59:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Venture capital activity has seen significant investment rounds across the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region and other global markets.

In mid-August, Malaysia’s VentureTECH invested US$6.85 million into three Bumiputera-led companies to support industrial automation, digital inclusion, and healthcare. During the same period, eight ANZ startups raised a combined US$67.4 million, including US$15 million for the agtech firm Farmbot.

By late August, funding totals in the ANZ region increased, with seven startups raising a combined $111.5 million. This included a $62.5 million round for the Australian fintech Constantinople. Concurrently, major investments were reported in Europe, such as a $200 million investment for Gravis Robotics and significant funding for firms in France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Tech startups secure major funding in ANZ and Europe

Tech startups in the ANZ and European regions secured significant funding, led by Constantinople's $62.5 million round and Gravis Robotics' $200 million investment from SoftBank.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tech-startups-secure-major-funding-in-anz-and-europe

### 2026-08-13: VentureTECH and ANZ startups secure millions in new funding rounds

VentureTECH invested US$6.85 million in three Malaysian tech firms, while eight ANZ startups, including agtech firm Farmbot, raised US$67.4 million in weekly funding.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venturetech-and-anz-startups-secure-millions-in-new-funding-rounds

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