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Three new local funds proposing to focus on early-stage investment are raising expectations.

New research covering more than 600 businesses paints the most detailed picture assembled of WA's startup and tech sectors.

Swedish company Hexagon has expanded its WA presence with a second local acquisition, buying drilling technology business Minnovare in a deal potentially worth in excess of $100 million.

Entrepreneurs could learn some valuable lessons from Kanopy founder Olivia Humphrey, who now has her sights on the local film industry.

WA's investment environment is yet to truly embrace tech startups.

The recent $100 million sale of Agworld is a badge of success for WA tech but also reveals the sector's limitations.

Perth-based farm management system Agworld has been bought by Canadian firm Semios for $100 million.

A Perth business running a collaborative farm management system will chalk up 10 years as one of the world's key players in agricultural software this month.

The tech sector in WA is slowly maturing and the focus on startups is laying the groundwork for future growth.

Several local startups have broadened their horizons in the search for funds.

Opportunities in the huge markets to Australia's north are driving greater corporatisation of the agriculture sector.

FEATURE: Biotech and IT companies are enjoying renewed investor interest, but these innovative businesses are facing a changing capital raising market featuring less government support and, in Perth, a drastic shift in the venture capital sector.