Startups

Function: $10 Million Seed Funding Secured To Build Gateway For Institutional Bitcoin Productivity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Function (formerly Ignition) has announced that Galaxy Digital has joined its $10 million seed round as a core contributor and investor, along with Antalpha and Mantle. The aim is to transform Bitcoin from a passive store of value into a productive financial asset that can move seamlessly between decentralized and traditional markets.

Rwazi: $12 Million Series A Raised For Decision Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Rwazi has raised $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI copilot, which replaces gut feelings with data-driven insights. The investment will speed up the development of its simulation engine and decision-making tools, providing teams with real-time visibility into market changes and guidance on next steps.

One Biosciences: €15 Million Series A Closed For Advancing Clinical Single Cell Profiling

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

One Biosciences, a biotechnology company specializing in clinical-grade single-cell tumor transcriptomic profiling for precision oncology, has completed a €15 million Series A financing round led by Redmile Group and Blast, with support from several other investors. This funding brings their total to over €20 million, including seed financing from Home Biosciences.

Kilsar: $3.7 Million Secured For Transforming Capture And Maintenance Training

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Kilsar, a dual-use AI software company specializing in capturing and maintaining tribal knowledge, has closed a $3.7 million Seed round led by Lightbank and Cotulla Capital, with participation from Techstars and Scalewolf. They also announced a partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) to address the crisis in aviation maintenance training.

Baraya: Series B Funding Round Closed For Long-Term Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Baraya Extended Care, a provider of long-term care and rehabilitation services in Saudi Arabia, has successfully completed its Series B funding round, raising a total of $124 million, led by TVM Capital Healthcare.

PCI Pharma: Strategic Investment Raised From Bain Capital, Kohlberg, And Mubadala

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

PCI Pharma Services, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in innovative biotherapies, has secured a strategic investment co-led by Bain Capital and Kohlberg, with significant reinvestment from Mubadala Investment Company. Partners Group is also making a minority investment.

Cogent Security: $11 Million Raised For AI Taskforce For Vulnerability Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Cogent Security has officially launched the first AI task force for vulnerability management, emerging from stealth mode. The company, which originated in Greylock Partners' Edge program, has secured $11 million in funding, with contributions from Lockstep and angel investors from organizations such as OpenAI.

CloudCover: Growth Investment Raised For TPM And IT Lifecycle Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

CloudCover, a provider of third-party maintenance (TPM) and IT lifecycle management solutions, recently received a growth investment from Argentum, a New York-based equity firm focused on founder-led B2B software and tech-enabled services.

Headway: Funding Raised From Bullhound Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Headway, a consumer tech platform transforming lifelong learning, has secured an investment from Bullhound Capital. This funding will enable Headway Inc. to enhance product development, expand internationally, and strengthen its knowledge-driven ecosystem.

EndoQuest Robotics: Series D-2 Funding Raised For Endoluminal Robotic Surgical Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

EndoQuest Robotics, a leader in endoluminal robotic surgical technology, has successfully completed a Series D-2 financing round to advance its flexible surgical platform. This funding will support the pivotal PARADIGM clinical trial, expedite U.S. FDA clearance, and enhance early feasibility studies in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The round was co-led by Crescent Enterprises and Dr. Fred Moll, with contributions from Puma Venture Capital and UTHealth Houston.

Helios: $4 Million Seed Closed For AI-Based Native OS For Public Policy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Helios, a technology company developing the first AI-native operating system for public policy professionals, has raised $4 million in seed funding, led by Unusual Ventures and supported by Founders Inc., Alumni Ventures, and strategic angel investors. The company is gaining traction in the U.S. market, which exceeds $10 billion in annual software and lobbying spending.

Linkby: $15 Million Raised For Performance PR Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Linkby, a performance PR platform that secures editorial placements with premium publishers, has raised $15 million in Series B funding led by Volition Capital. This investment will facilitate Linkby’s U.S. expansion and platform development.

Ultion Technologies: Series A Funding Raised For Building U.S. Battery Manufacturing Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Ultion Technologies is the only fully integrated U.S. manufacturer of advanced lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cell technology and energy storage systems, currently shipping at scale. Recently, the company completed a Series A funding round led by Torus, a Utah-based pioneer in energy storage, with participation from the state-sponsored Battle Born Venture program.

Callidus Legal AI: $10 Million Raised For Automating Core Litigation Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Callidus Legal AI, a platform that automates and accelerates litigation workflows, has announced $10 million in new funding, bringing its total to $13 million. This oversubscribed round was led by Cervin Ventures and included participation from AI Fund and others. The new capital will help Callidus continue its growth, doubling the speed of product development for its 1,000+ customers and expanding its market presence.

Heka: $14 Million Closed For Helping Financial Institutions Fight Fraud

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Heka, an AI engine designed to bolster financial institutions' defenses against synthetic fraud and identity manipulation, has secured backing from Windare Ventures, Barclays, and other institutional investors.

Trupeer.ai: $3 Million Closed For AI Video Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Trupeer, an AI video platform designed specifically for software and business workflows, has secured $3 million in funding to revolutionize this process. The seed funding round was led by RTP Global, with participation from Salesforce Ventures—following Trupeer’s win at the Salesforce AI Pitchfield—and a group of over 20 CIOs and CTOs from Fortune 500 companies.

Honor Education: $38 Million Series A Closed For Transforming Digital Learning Experiences

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Honor Education, a learning platform focused on transforming skill development, has secured $38 million in Series A funding from investors including Alpha Edison and Wasserstein & Co. This investment underscores the market's confidence in Honor's unique approach to delivering transformative learning experiences across degree programs, credentialing, and corporate leadership development.

NetBox Labs: $35 Million Series B Raised For Modernizing Network Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

NetBox Labs has raised $35 million in Series B funding to modernize network and infrastructure operations. Led by NGP Capital, the round also included contributions from Sorenson Capital, Headline, and existing investors like Flybridge Capital, Notable Capital, and IBM.

TeraWatt Technology: First Round Of Series C Closed To Invest In Mass Production Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

TeraWatt Technology, based in California, has completed the first close of its Series C funding round, attracting existing investors like Khosla Ventures and Temasek, as well as new participants such as the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and G. K. Goh Ventures.

Zip Security: $13.5 Million Series A Closed For Growing Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Zip Security, a comprehensive platform for security, compliance, and IT automation, has raised $13.5 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $21 million. The round was led by Ballistic Ventures, with participation from Silver Buckshot, Mantis VC, and others.

Dextall: $15 Million Series A Raised For Scaling AI-Based Prefabrication For Construction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Dextall, a construction technology company that combines design software with off-site manufacturing, has secured $15 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-based prefabrication platform nationwide.

Franzy: $2.2 Million Seed Funding Secured For First Dedicated Franchise Resale Marketplace

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Franzy, an AI-based franchise marketplace, has raised $2.2 million in seed funding to make business ownership more accessible. The funding round was led by York IE, with participation from Front Porch Capital, Overline, Avalanche VC, and Daren Cotter Investments.

CertifID: $47.5 Million Series C Secured For Wire Fraud Protection Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

CertifID, a leading platform for wire fraud protection in the real estate industry, has raised $47.5 million in a Series C funding round led by Centana Growth Partners, with participation from Arthur Ventures, which previously backed the company’s Series A and B rounds.

Fellow Health: $24 Million Series B Raised For Expanding Male Reproductive Test Offerings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Fellow Health, a leader in male reproductive health, has closed a $24 million Series B funding round led by 5AM Ventures, with participation from The Forest Road Company. This latest round brings the company’s total funding to $48 million.

Crash Override: $28 Million Seed Closed For Launching First Engineering Relationship Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Crash Override, the creator of the first Engineering Relationship Management (ERM) platform, recently secured $28 million in seed funding, led by GV (Google Ventures) and SYN Ventures, with additional contributions from Blackstone Innovations Investments and Bessemer Venture Partners. This investment will help accelerate product development and expand market reach, while Erik Nordlander from GV and Jay Leek from SYN Ventures join the board of directors.

Little Sesame: $8.5 Million Series A Secured For Enhancing Hummus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Little Sesame, a leader in the hummus category, has closed an $8.5 million Series A financing round led by InvestEco Capital, with participation from Watchfire Ventures, Santatera Capital, Beliade Consumer Partners, and several prominent individual investors.

Eton Solutions: $58 Million Series C Raised For AI-Based Wealth Management Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Eton Solutions, a leading wealth management platform for the world's wealthiest single and multi-family offices, has closed a $58 million Series C funding round, led by returning investor Navis Capital Partners.

Gen Phoenix: $15 Million Closed For Sustainable Recycled Leather Fiber Material

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Gen Phoenix, a leader in sustainable recycled leather fiber materials, has announced an expanded partnership with Tapestry, Inc., the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. This partnership includes a three-year supply agreement and a substantial increase in investment from Tapestry, raising its equity stake in Gen Phoenix to 9.9%.

FundApps: Growth Equity Investment Raised From FTV Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

FundApps, a compliance monitoring and reporting technology platform, has recently received a significant growth equity investment from FTV Capital, a firm known for backing high-growth capital markets technology firms.

Two Prime: $20 Million Funding Raised For Investment Advisor Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Two Prime, an SEC-registered investment advisor managing about $1.75 billion in assets, has announced a $20 million equity investment led by MARA Holdings, Inc., with participation from Susquehanna Crypto. This investment formalizes MARA’s equity stake and expands its allocation in Two Prime’s institutional yield strategies from 500 BTC to 2,000 BTC, marking a significant growth-stage investment as Two Prime enhances its offerings.