Hiring & Roles

24 ANZ startups raised $91 million: here's what that means for sales hiring

Two dozen Australian startups pulled in $91 million this week, led by Fluent Commerce's $46 million raise. The funding follows 2024's 68% jump in startup capital, now hitting $5.4 billion across 380+ deals. For sales professionals: this translates to hiring across retail tech, legal tech, and defence sectors, with Startmate's 19 new cohort companies ramping teams.

Feb 20, 2026 · 3 min