Investment in tech startups has taken an unexpected hit, but it’s not all doom and gloom Investment in tech startups has taken an unexpected hit, but it’s not all doom and gloom – SmartCompanyRecent reports have hailed an influx of venture capital funding into Australian startups to record-breaking levels, but new research from Right Click Capital’s Internet DealBook suggests investment into Australian tech startups has taken a bit of a hit. So what is it about tech companies that’s putting VCs off?