Four Aussie startups that have raised a massive $2.86 billion, led by Firmus Technologies’ blockbuster $2.85 billion funding round. Four Aussie startups that raised $2.86 billion this week (sort of)If you thought last fortnight’s bumper funding round-up was impressive, wait till you read about the four Aussie startups that have raised a massive $2.86 billion (yes, with a ‘b’), led by Firmus Technologies’ blockbuster $2.85 billion funding round. The total raised by the Singapore-based business now tops US$3 billion (AU$4.25 billion) in just 12 months, adding another $3 billion to the company’s valuation since it began touting an IPO on the ASX at a $12 billion valuation earlier this year. Its previous raise was US$505 million (AU$725 million) at an $8 billion valuation in April, just weeks after Firmus raised $100 million at a $6 billion valuation. Image: RampartMedia startup Rampart has raised $2.3 million from five high-profile investors, in a funding round that values the company at close to $29 million.