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HESTA: Capital Raising
HESTA (superannuation fund) is backing a new $70m venture capital fund focused on Australian health and medical technology startups
The leadership read
Fresh capital usually broadens the sector leadership bench strength — scale, go-to-market and operational depth — rather than any single appointment.
Market context: Backdrop: a 111.1 (Hot) Talent Market Index (up 5.2 on the month) with Oceania activity easing (-5.6pts).
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