Startups

Geniez AI: $6 Million Seed Funding Secured For Connecting LLMs And AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 8, 2025

Geniez AI, a company pioneering the connection between legacy mainframe systems and AI, has announced the closing of a $6 million seed funding round. The round was co-led by StageOne Ventures and Canapi Ventures, marking a significant step forward in Geniez AI’s mission to modernize enterprise infrastructure without the need for costly migration or disruptive overhauls.

Orchard Robotics: $22 Million Raised To Transform Precision Agriculture

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 8, 2025

Orchard Robotics, a rapidly growing innovator in AI-based farming technology, has announced the close of its oversubscribed $22 million Series A funding round. Led by Quiet Capital and Shine Capital, the round also saw continued support from General Catalyst, Contrary, Mythos, Valyrian, Ravelin, and notable individual investors, including Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg and tech entrepreneur Howard Lerman.

Dispatch: $18 Million Series A Raised For AI-Driven Data Infrastructure For Financial Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 8, 2025

Wealthtech leader Dispatch announced the closing of its $18 million Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $30 million. The round was led by Brewer Lane Ventures and included participation from New York Life Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, Perceptive Ventures, and returning investors F-Prime, Flyover Capital, and Fika Ventures.

Eagle Venture Fund: $50 Million Freedom Fund II Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 8, 2025

Eagle Venture Fund has announced the launch of its second dedicated investment vehicle aimed at combating human trafficking through technology: Freedom Fund II. With a target size of $50 million, this fund builds on the momentum of Freedom Fund I, which has already backed 20 high-growth companies making a tangible difference in the fight against exploitation.

Vouched: $17 Million Raised For AI-Based Identity And Agent Verification Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 8, 2025

Vouched, a company focused on AI-based identity and agent verification, has announced the closing of its Series A funding round, raising $17 million in new capital. Spring Rock Ventures led the round.

Lead Bank: $70 Million Series B Funding Raised At $1.47 Billion Valuation For Programmable Banking Products Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 8, 2025

Lead Bank, a state-chartered institution that has rapidly become a cornerstone for fintech and digital asset companies, has announced the successful close of its $70 million Series B funding round. The round attracted a mix of new and returning investors, including ICONIQ and Greycroft, alongside existing backers such as Ribbit Capital, Coatue, Khosla Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Zeev Ventures. With this latest infusion of capital, Lead Bank’s post-money valuation now stands at an impressive $1.47 billion—more than doubling its valuation from just over a year ago.

Meroka: $6 Million Secured For Helping Revitalize Independent Medical Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 7, 2025

Meroka, a health-tech startup focused on revitalizing independent medical practices, has officially launched with $6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Better Tomorrow Ventures and Slow Ventures, with participation from 8VC and several other investors who share Meroka’s vision for a more human-centered healthcare system.

D•engage: Strategic Investment Raised For Scaling Customer Experience Data Platforms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 7, 2025

D•engage, a rapidly growing technology company focused on transforming how brands engage with their customers, has announced a strategic investment round led by TIBAS Ventures. The funding round also includes participation from Gelecek Etki VC, which operates in partnership with Vestel Ventures and Tacirler Asset Management, as well as Maxis and the Türkiye Development Fund’s Invest 101 Fund. This funding round marks a pivotal moment for D•engage, enabling the company to accelerate product innovation, expand into new markets, and deepen its role as a trusted infrastructure provider for enterprise-grade customer experience solutions.