Startups

Celestial AI: Final Closing Of $255 Million Series C1 Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Celestial AI, a leader in optical interconnect technology addressing the scalability demands of modern AI infrastructure, announced the final close of its $255 million Series C1 funding round, which included strategic investors VentureTech Alliance and Samsung Catalyst Fund, along with deep semiconductor and foundry partnerships. This latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $520 million.

Prefer: $4.2 Million Funding Raised For Launching Sustainable Flavors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Prefer, a Singapore food tech startup, raised $4.2 million in an oversubscribed round as it launched new soluble coffee and cocoa powders. The company uses fermentation on food byproducts like rice and soy to create cost-effective, sustainable flavours for FMCG brands, manufacturers, and retailers, with its coffee offering up to 85% lower emissions and 50% lower costs than traditional Arabica.

Uno Platform: C$3.5 Million Seed Funding Raised To Build Cross-Platform Apps With A Single Codebase

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Uno Platform has completed a C$3.5M seed funding round led by AQC Capital and Desjardins Capital, bringing total investment to C$6.5 million. The open-source platform, used by companies such as Toyota and Microsoft, helps build cross-platform .NET applications for Mobile, Web, Desktop, and Embedded Devices.

Evertune: $15 Million Series A Raised For Scaling AI Marketing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Evertune, an AI marketing and GEO platform, has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Felicis Ventures and angel investors from major tech companies. As AI-driven searches change consumer behavior, Evertune helps brands optimise content for better AI recommendations with strong analytics and direct API access to leading models.

NRN: $67 Million Raised For Solar And Battery Storage Systems Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

NRN (National Renewable Network), a top distributed energy platform in Australia, completed a $67.2 million Series A funding round—one of the country’s largest for climate tech. Backed by prominent investors and debt funds, NRN enables retailers like Alinta Energy to offer solar and battery systems to customers with no upfront costs, repayments, or maintenance fees, helping grow renewable portfolios as Virtual Power Plant plans.

Albi: Series B Investment Raised For Restoration Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Albi, a restoration management software platform, has received Series B funding from Frontier Growth to further its goal of supporting restoration contractors with advanced tools and technology. Albi’s mobile-first solution streamlines workflows and connects field and office teams, enabling contractors to operate efficiently.

Cache: $12.5 Million Series A Raised For Expanding Tax-Efficient Diversification Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Cache has secured $12.5 million in Series A funding led by First Round Capital, following strong market traction with over $625 million in assets and near profitability within a year of launch.

Darwinbox: $40 Million Raised For AI-Based Human Capital Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Darwinbox, a rapidly growing AI-powered human capital management (HCM) platform, today announced a $40 million investment from Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), the late-stage venture and growth investment arm of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

Citizen Health: $30 Million Secured For Patient-Powered Platform Transforming Rare Disease Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Citizen Health, a patient-driven platform redefining care for rare diseases, announced it has secured $30 million in Series A financing. This round was led by 8VC with support from Transformation Capital and Headline, bringing total funding to $44 million since its launch in December 2023.

XOPS: Autonomous IT Company Raises $40 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

XOPS, an autonomous IT company, has secured $40 million to streamline IT operations for complex enterprises. Its platform addresses inefficiencies by automating critical processes, reducing costs, and enhancing the employee experience.

Mesh: Funding Raised For Crypto Payments Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Mesh, a leading crypto payments network, announced additional investments from PayPal Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uphold, Mirana Ventures (venture partner for ByBit), SBI Investment, Overlook Ventures, Kingsway Capital, Moderne Ventures, and CE-Ventures, bringing total capital funding to more than $130 million. This funding positions the company to accelerate its impact on the global payments industry.

IgniteData: Series A Funding Closed To Advance Clinical Trial Data Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

IgniteData, an expert in clinical trial data automation, has closed its Series A funding round led by FCA Venture Partners, with participation from SpringTide and Oncology Ventures. This investment will help IgniteData grow its global research site network and enhance its Archer platform, which streamlines clinical trial data transfer from EHR to EDC systems and data warehouses.

Drivepoint: $9 Million Raised For Strategic Finance Platform For Consumer Brands

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Drivepoint, an AI-based strategic finance platform for consumer brands, announced today that it has secured over $9 million in new funding to accelerate product innovation and expand its go-to-market strategy.

Topline Pro: $27 Million Raised To Transform Local Home Services Into AI-Based Businesses

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Topline Pro, an AI-based platform for home service businesses, has announced a $27 million Series B funding round led by Northzone, with new participation from Tactile Ventures, and Industry Ventures, alongside continued support from existing investors Forerunner Ventures, Bonfire Ventures, TMV, Flybridge, and BBG Ventures.

Facility Grid: Growth Investment Raised From Nexa Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2025

Facility Grid offers software designed to help construction professionals manage building projects effectively. They recently received funding from Nexa Equity, a firm that specializes in helping businesses grow. This partnership will allow Facility Grid to further improve its software for builders, project managers, and contractors.

Dealops: $7 Million Raised To Develop Effective Tools For Quoting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2025

Dealops has raised $7 million to develop more effective tools for pricing and quoting, specifically targeting modern sales teams in AI and software companies. The funding comes from investors like Pear VC, General Catalyst, Depth VC, Elsa Ventures, and others, including leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Salesforce. The funding will be used to expand the team and enhance the product, enabling more companies to utilize it.

Squint: $40 Million Series B Raised For Expanding Agentic Manufacturing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2025

Squint, a leader in Manufacturing Intelligence, has raised $40 million in Series B funding, now totaling over $59 million. This investment was led by The Westly Group and TCV, with support from Sequoia Capital and Menlo Ventures.

Gameto: $44 Million Series C Raised For Developing Stem Cell-Derived Therapies For Reproductive Health

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2025

Gameto is a biotechnology company that is developing therapies using stem cells for reproductive health. The company recently raised $44 million in a Series C financing round, led by Overwater Ventures, with support from several investors, including Insight Partners, RA Capital, and Two Sigma Ventures.

Jocasta Neuroscience: $35 Million Series A Raised For Advancing Longevity Protein Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2025

Jocasta Neuroscience is a company focused on improving longevity. Its main product is a special formulation of the protein alpha-Klotho, which may help treat cognitive issues linked to neurodegenerative diseases. The company recently raised $35 million in a Series A financing round. True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, led the funding, with contributions from Moore Strategic Ventures, SC8 Investments, Glentura, the Yagan Family Foundation, and others. Kevin Rose from True Ventures will join Dr. Michael Davidson, the Chair of the Board, and Dr. Albert Agro, the CEO, on the Board of Directors.

Hyphen: $25 Million Series B Raised For Scaling Automated Meal Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2025

Hyphen is a foodservice platform that focuses on automated meal production. The company recently raised $25 million in Series B funding, with investment from CAVA Group. This funding will help Hyphen bring its Automated Makeline from the factory to restaurants across the U.S.

Claros Technologies: $10 Million Raised To Advance ClarosTechUV PFAS Destruction Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2025

Claros Technologies has secured $10 million in funding through convertible notes to speed up the launch of its ClarosTechUV PFAS Destruction System.

Inclined: $8 Million Series B Raised To Enhance Liquidity Access To Whole Life Insurance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Inclined Technologies, a platform that helps consumers maximize the cash value of whole life insurance policies, has raised $8 million in a Series B funding round led by HSCM Ventures, with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and other investors.

Softwear Automation: $20 Million Series B1 Raised For Autonomous Sewing Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Softwear Automation, a pioneer in autonomous sewing technology, has successfully closed a $20 million Series B1 funding round. This is a significant milestone in the company's mission to revolutionize the manufacturing of sewn goods. A strategic investment led the funding round from BESTSELLER, the Danish fashion company known for popular brands like JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, and ONLY.

Titan: $74 Million Raised To Transform IT Services With Augmented AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Titan, an AI holding company dedicated to transforming the IT services industry, has announced a significant milestone: a $74 million funding round led by General Catalyst. Alongside this funding news, Titan also announced its strategic acquisition of RFA, a managed service provider (MSP) specializing in the financial services sector.

Laurel: Funding Raised From Workday Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Laurel, an AI-based time intelligence platform for professional services, has received strategic investment from Workday Ventures and will join the Workday Innovation Partner network. Laurel’s technology automates time capture and analysis for hundreds of enterprise clients, including Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton, helping firms boost productivity, profitability, and resource allocation.

Xpand: $6 Million Raised For Launching Autonomous Retail Stores

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Xpand, a retail tech startup developing AI-based autonomous stores, has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Ibex Investors and Emerge, with participation from its leadership team. The funds will enable Xpand to launch its first smart store in Vienna and support its global expansion.

1Kosmos: $57 Million Series B Raised To Advance Identity Verification And Passwordless Authentication Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

1Kosmos has secured $57 million in Series B funding, led by Forgepoint Capital and Oquirrh Ventures, with a $10 million line of credit from Bridge Bank.

BinSentry: $50 Million Raised To Modernize Animal Feed Supply Chains

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

BinSentry, a company specializing in AI-based sensors for agricultural feed supply chains, has secured $50 million in Series C funding, led by Lead Edge Capital, to fuel its global expansion. Its solar-powered, self-cleaning sensors provide 99% accurate real-time feed monitoring, reducing manual checks and preventing outages.

SetPoint Medical: $140 Million Raised To Develop Therapies For Chronic Autoimmune Diseases

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

SetPoint Medical, focused on therapies for chronic autoimmune diseases, raised $140 million in private funding—$25 million from its Series C and $115 million from its Series D rounds, co-led by Elevage Medical Technologies and Ally Bridge Group.

Nomi Health: Investment Raised From Inspirit Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 11, 2025

Nomi Health, a direct healthcare company focused on providing real-time access to affordable care, announced a strategic investment from Inspirit Equity, a private equity firm founded by Charles Gores, son of Michigan native and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores.