Startups

AusperBio: $63 Million Closed For Advancing Targeted Oligonucleotide Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2025

AusperBio, a biotechnology company focused on curing chronic hepatitis B, has announced it raised $63 million in Series B2 funding. This new investment adds to the strong financial backing the company has already received and reflects growing confidence in its approach to treating one of the world’s most persistent viral diseases.

Avenzo: $60 Million Series B Secured For Developing Oncology Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2025

Avenzo Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing new cancer treatments, has announced the closing of a $60 million Series B funding round. This latest investment follows a previous $386 million raised through its Series A and A-1 rounds in late 2024, bringing the company’s total funding to $446 million. The funding will be used to push forward Avenzo’s pipeline of experimental cancer drugs, which aim to be more effective and targeted than current therapies.

Tilt: $7.1 Million Seed Funding Secured For AI-Based Direct Indexing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2025

Tilt is a financial technology company that’s changing how investment portfolios are built and managed. It recently raised $7.1 million in seed funding, led by Portage and Lerer Hippeau, with support from several other investors, including Golden Ventures, Real Ventures, Cumberland Investments, and FJ Labs. The company officially launched its platform on September 22nd at Portage’s Confluence event, opening access through a waitlist.

InCountry: $10 Million Secured For AI Agent Data Protection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2025

InCountry, a company focused on protecting sensitive data in the age of artificial intelligence, has secured $10 million in new funding. The investment was led by Arbor Ventures, with support from Caffeinated Ventures and Accelerator Ventures. This funding will enable the company to expand its latest product, AgentCloak, and introduce it to a broader global customer base.

Lucid Green: Funding Raised To Help Cannabis Companies Manage Products Efficiently

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2025

Lucid Green, a company that helps cannabis businesses track products, stay compliant with regulations, and connect with consumers, has announced new funding from its lead investors. This investment comes on the heels of significant growth and adoption, reinforcing Lucid Green’s role as a key technology provider in the legal cannabis industry.

Mycroft: $3.5 Million Seed Funding Secured For AI Security And Compliance Officer Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2025

Mycroft is a company that utilizes artificial intelligence to simplify how businesses manage security and compliance. It has just emerged from stealth mode and announced $3.5 million in seed funding. The investment was led by Luge Capital, with support from Brightspark Ventures, Graphite Ventures, and several existing backers, including Ripple Ventures, Developer Capital, Antler, BoxOne Ventures, and other strategic investors. This funding will enable Mycroft to enhance its product and expand its AI-powered services to more companies.