🇦🇺 This Week in Australian Startups #146, 25th January 2026

$219m raised across 4 rounds, Airwallex acquires Paynuri to expand in Korea as they face an audit over money laundering fears, Koala resurrects IPO push, Veraty gets acquired

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M&A, IPOs & Exits

• Airwallex acquires Paynuri to unlock global opportunities for Korean businesses (Australian FinTech)

• Data centre upstart Firmus secures Sydney office ahead of closely watched IPO (Capital Brief)

• It’s back! Koala resurrects IPO push for $400m st…