Startups

Daylight: $33 Million Series A Raised For Advancing Autonomous Cybersecurity Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Daylight has raised $33 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $40 million. The round was led by Craft Ventures, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Maple VC, and several prominent industry founders and investors. The financing marks one of the fastest follow-on rounds in the cybersecurity sector this year, reflecting accelerating demand for a new approach to enterprise security operations.

Fit Collective: €3.4 Million Raised For Fashion Technology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

London-based fashion technology startup Fit Collective has raised €3.4 million in new funding, a round reported to be the largest ever secured by a solo female founder at the pre-seed stage in the UK. The investment will support the company’s expansion as it works to address one of fashion’s most persistent challenges: ensuring clothing fits customers accurately the first time.

CommanderAI: $5 Million Seed Funding Closed To Advance AI-Based Sales Platform For Waste Haulers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

CommanderAI has raised a $5 million seed round to scale its AI-driven sales intelligence platform designed specifically for the waste hauling industry. The round was led by 11 Tribes Ventures and Watchfire Ventures, with participation from additional strategic investors. The new funding will support the company’s commercial expansion and continued product development as it aims to modernize sales processes in a sector that has historically lacked advanced technology tools.

Malanta: $10 Million Seed Round Raised To Advance Pre-Attack Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Malanta, a cybersecurity startup based in Tel Aviv, has exited stealth with $10 million in seed funding to introduce what it positions as the industry’s first pre-attack prevention platform. The round was led by Cardumen Capital, with participation from The Group Ventures, along with notable angel investors including Udi Mokady, Benny Schneider, Harel Prag, and Amit Greener. The company aims to equip enterprises with the ability to identify and disrupt cyberattacks well before traditional indicators of compromise appear.

MoEngage: $100 Million Closed Fo Expanding AI Customer Engagement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

MoEngage announced it has raised $100 million in new funding from existing investor Goldman Sachs Alternatives and new investor A91 Partners, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $250 million. The company, which provides an insights-led customer engagement platform for consumer brands, has seen its North America business grow substantially over the past year, now contributing the largest share of revenue.

Procurement Sciences: $30 Million Series B Raised To Advance AI Platform For Government Contracting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Procurement Sciences announced it has closed a $30 million Series B funding round led by Catalyst Investors, with participation from existing investors Battery Ventures, Tower Research Ventures, K-Street Capital, and Blu Ventures, as well as new strategic investors Bosch Ventures, Citi, and several industry angels. The company will use the new capital to expand its product capabilities, increase hiring, open new offices and deepen commercial deployment in key markets.

Doughlicious Raises Strategic Investment From Future Back Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Doughlicious, the London-based international cookie dough brand, announced that it has received an investment from Future Back Ventures by Bain & Company. The investment marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion as it continues to expand its presence in the better-for-you indulgence category. The company is known for its frozen cookie dough and gelato bites, which are certified gluten-free, free from added refined sugars and white bleached flour, and contain no artificial additives or preservatives.

Portal26: $9 Million Series A Raised To Accelerate Enterprise GenAI Adoption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Portal26, the GenAI Adoption Management Platform for enterprises, has secured a $9 million Series A funding round led by Shasta Ventures, with participation from Fusion Fund and the venture arm of a Fortune 500 financial services firm. The company previously raised $6 million in seed funding in 2022. The new capital will support continued product development and expansion as global enterprises work to deploy Generative AI programs at scale.

LambdaVision: $7 Million Seed Round Raised To Advance Space-Based Artificial Retina Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

LambdaVision, a biotechnology company developing a protein-based artificial retina to restore vision for patients affected by retinal degenerative diseases, announced it has raised $7 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Seven Seven Six and Aurelia Foundry Fund, with additional support from Seraphim Space. The funding provides operational runway into 2027 and will support preclinical development, scale-up of manufacturing, and preparation for clinical trials.

CMT Digital Closes $136 Million Fund IV To Support Next Phase Of Crypto Adoption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

CMT Digital, a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage blockchain innovation, has announced the closure of its fourth venture fund at $136 million.

Billd: $7.3 Million Raised To Accelerate Launch Of Early Pay Solutions For Subcontractors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Billd has secured $7.3 million in new strategic funding to advance the rollout of expanded financial solutions for commercial subcontractors. The investment was led by MissionOG, a growth equity firm focused on FinTech and lending, with participation from existing investors HighSage Ventures and RJT Credit.

Braveheart Bio Launches With $185 Million Series A To Advance Treatment For Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Braveheart Bio, a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and related cardiovascular conditions, has launched with $185 million in Series A financing. The investment was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z Bio + Health), Forbion, OrbiMed, Enavate Sciences, and Frazier Life Sciences.

Aspirity Partners Closes Debut €875 Million Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Aspirity Partners has announced the final close of its inaugural fund, called Aspirity Partners I, at just over €875 million. The firm, founded this year by managing partner Joseph O’Mara and partner Ralph Choufani, will focus on mid-market investments in financial technology, enterprise technology, and connectivity services companies across Europe. The fund reached its hard cap in under six months, reflecting strong interest from institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, insurers, family offices, and fund-of-funds, across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Giga Raises $61 Million To Accelerate Enterprise Adoption Of AI Support Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Giga, a San Francisco-based AI platform focused on transforming enterprise customer support, has secured $61 million in new funding. The round was led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator and Nexus Venture Partners. The latest investment will support continued growth, expand the company’s technical organization, and scale deployments across global enterprises.

Cencora Announces $1 Billion Investment To Expand U.S. Distribution Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Cencora announced that it will invest $1 billion through 2030 to expand and modernize its pharmaceutical distribution network across the United States. The planned investments will enhance capacity and operational efficiency, while improving resilience across the national supply chain, thereby supporting the company’s role in delivering timely and reliable access to medications for patients nationwide.

Ruli.ai: $6 Million Raised And Michele Lee Added To Advisory Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Ruli.ai, a legal intelligence platform built by former Google and Meta technologists alongside experienced attorneys, announced it has raised $6 million in new seed funding, bringing its total capital raised to $8 million in just over one year. Album VC led the round with participation from SignalFire, PJC, Foothill Ventures, Mana, and Genius Ventures.

The Icon League: €15 Million Series A Raised To Expand Five-a-Side Football Format Globally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

The Icon League, co-founded by former professional footballer Toni Kroos and digital creator Elias Nerlich, has raised €15 million in a Series A funding round to expand its innovative five-a-side football entertainment format across Europe and beyond. The round was led by HV Capital, with participation from existing investors including Jürgen Klopp’s family office, entrepreneur Thomas Hagedorn, and Luigi Berlusconi’s H14 S.p.A. The funding will be used to professionalize operations, strengthen teams, and extend the league’s footprint to new international markets.

EnduroSat: $104 Million Raised To Advance Satellite Production And Launch New Space Center In Sofia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

EnduroSat has announced a $104 million funding round that will expand its satellite production capabilities and fuel the company’s vision of making space data universally accessible. The round includes participation from Riot Ventures, Google Ventures (GV), Lux Capital, the European Innovation Council Fund, and Shrug Capital.

GitLaw: $3 MIllion Closed To Advance AI-Driven Legal Automation For Startups And SMBs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

GitLaw, an emerging legal technology company that builds AI-powered tools for startups and small businesses, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand product development and scale its reach across the U.S. and U.K. markets. The round was led by Jackson Square Ventures, with participation from Flex Capital, Background Capital, and a group of angel investors.