Startups

WizCommerce: $8 Million Secured For AI-Based Sales Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

WizCommerce is an innovative AI-powered sales and e-commerce platform specifically designed for wholesale distributors. The company has secured $8 million in Series A funding, led by Peak XV Partners, to further its mission of modernizing the wholesale industry. Traditional wholesale operations often depend on outdated systems such as spreadsheets and cumbersome portals.

Nest Health: Over $12.5 Million Series A Secured For Expanding In-Home Family Care Model For Medicaid

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Nest Health, a pioneering provider of in-home and whole-family care for Medicaid families, has secured over $12.5 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by returning investors 8VC and Blue Venture Fund, with additional participation from Amboy Street Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Health 2047, Nicholas Jarboe, and others. This backing amplifies Nest Health’s mission to deliver comprehensive care directly to families, addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs within the comfort of their own homes.

ProVerum: $80 Million Series B Raised For Treating BPH

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

ProVerum Limited, a leading innovator in urological medical devices, has announced the successful completion of an $80 million Series B equity financing round. This significant capital raise is a major milestone for the company as it moves toward the commercialization of its novel treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition affecting millions of men worldwide. The funding round was led by MVM Partners, a well-known investment firm specializing in healthcare, with new investments from OrbiMed and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). Existing investors, including Gilde Healthcare Partners, Lightstone Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, and Enterprise Ireland, also participated, demonstrating strong continued support for ProVerum’s mission.

CVector: $1.5 Million Pre-Seed Funding Raised For Industrial AI Backbone Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

CVector Energy has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to build advanced AI technology for industrial operations. Their platform connects data from factories, energy systems, and other critical infrastructure, enabling operators to utilize AI for faster decision-making and problem-solving.

Verdata: $8 Million Series A Secured For Expanding Data-Driven Risk Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Verdata, an emerging frontrunner in the domain of commercial risk data and analytics, has secured an impressive $8 million in Series A funding. This milestone was led by Continental Investors and supported by a coalition of strategic partners, including 1st & Main Growth Partners, Front Porch Venture Partners, Overline Venture Capital, and respected industry figures.

Wellth: $36 Million Series C Secured For Digital Health Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Wellth is a digital health solution focused on motivating patients and promoting lasting behavior change. The company raised $36 million in an oversubscribed Series C funding round in March 2025, demonstrating strong investor confidence in its potential to transform the healthcare industry.

Definite: $10 Million Seed Funding Secured For AI-Native Data Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Definite, an AI-native data platform, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by Costanoa, with support from Acrew Capital and strategic angel investors. This funding will enhance product development and expand its go-to-market team, aiming for broader adoption in enterprises.

Starian: Over $115 Million Raised For Advancing Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Starian, a major software provider for private businesses in Brazil, has raised over $115 million (R$ 640 million) from General Atlantic, a global investment firm. This follows Starian’s split from Softplan in June 2025, which allowed Starian to focus on private sector software, while Softplan now concentrates on public sector solutions.

Nuro: $203 Million Series E Raised At $6 Billion Valuation For Advancing Autonomous Driving Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Nuro, a company known for its autonomous driving technology, has raised $203 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at $6 billion. Investors include Uber, NVIDIA, Baillie Gifford, Kindred Ventures, Icehouse Ventures, and Pledge Ventures. This round follows $106 million raised earlier in April 2025, with past investors like T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Tiger Global, Greylock Partners, and XN.

Basic Capital: $25 Million Series A Raised For 401(k) Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Basic Capital, a 401(k) platform, recently raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. This funding was led by Forerunner and Lux Capital, with contributions from SV Angel, Box Group, and notable investors like Henry Kravis. New investors include HOF Capital and Inspired Capital.

Astro Mechanica: Investment Raised From United Airlines Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines, announced an investment in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica. Astro Mechanica's adaptive propulsion concept and advanced airframe design have the potential to unlock supersonic aircraft with near-term applications for national defense, orbital launch, and long-range cargo delivery.

StackGen Buying OpsVerse To Advance Autonomous Infrastructure Vision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

StackGen, a leader in autonomous infrastructure technology, has acquired OpsVerse, a provider of AI-powered DevOps automation solutions. This acquisition brings OpsVerse's main product, Aiden —an intelligent DevOps assistant that utilizes AI to automate tasks and provide insights —into StackGen's platform, thereby strengthening the company’s AI capabilities.

Lambda: $275 Million Syndicated Senior Secured Credit Facility Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Lambda, the Superintelligence Cloud, has secured a $275 million loan to support its business growth. J.P. Morgan led this loan, with other banks, including Citi, MUFG, and Crédit Agricole, also participating. This funding will enable Lambda to expand its AI data centers and GPU servers to meet the increasing demand from businesses and superintelligence clients.

KnowledgeLake: $65 Million Raised For AI-Based Workflow Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

KnowledgeLake, a prominent leader in AI-based workflow automation, has successfully secured a substantial growth investment of $65 million from Edison Partners. This investment was supported by contributions from the company’s management team and existing shareholders, demonstrating strong internal backing for the company’s vision and growth strategy.

EliseAI: $250 Million Series E Raised To Automate Healthcare And Housing Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

EliseAI, a company that automates healthcare and housing systems, has raised $250 million in its Series E funding round. This round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and included new investor Bessemer Venture Partners, as well as current investors Sapphire Ventures and Navitas Capital.

MedMe Health: Growth Capital Raised From CIBC Innovation Banking

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

CIBC Innovation Banking has announced the provision of a growth-focused credit facility to MedMe Health, a company poised for significant expansion in the pharmacy care sector. This financing will be instrumental for MedMe as it seeks to broaden its product offerings and scale its operations throughout North America, positioning itself to meet the increasing demands of the healthcare market.

Ohai.ai: Investment Raised To Help Parents Reduce Mental Load

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Ohai.ai, an AI-powered household assistant founded by Sheila Lirio Marcelo of Care.com, has announced a new funding round led by Muse Capital, with participation from high-profile investors including Olivia Munn, Mindy Kaling, Abby Wambach, and others.

Aalo Atomics: $100 Million Raised For Modular Nuclear Plants For AI Data Centers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Aalo Atomics has raised $100 million in Series B funding to develop modular nuclear plants that will power AI data centers. The funding round, led by Valor Equity Partners, included contributions from various investors, bringing Aalo's total funding to over $136 million.

Iantrek: $42 Million Series C Raised For Interventional Glaucoma Therapy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Iantrek, a leader in bio-interventional ophthalmic surgery (BIOS), has closed a $42 million Series C financing round. These funds will support the U.S. launch of AlloFlo Uveo, a novel surgical solution targeting the uveoscleral pathway, and will help expand the company’s product pipeline. The Series C was led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), with participation from aMoon Fund and existing investors, including Visionary Ventures and Sectoral Asset Management.