Startups

micro1: $35 Million Series A Raised At $500 Million Valuation For Talent And Data Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

micro1 is an innovative platform designed to connect artificial intelligence companies with some of the world’s leading experts. This collaboration aims to improve the intelligence of large language models, commonly referred to as LLMs. Recently, micro1 announced it has secured $35 million in a Series A funding round, which was led by 01A.

Sympower: €19 Million Raised From PGGM For Driving Energy Flexibility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Sympower, a leader in the field of energy flexibility in Europe, has successfully secured €19 million in funding from PGGM. This investment management firm operates on behalf of PFZW, which is the pension fund for the Dutch healthcare sector. This significant financial support will enable Sympower to develop further its solutions for optimizing battery energy storage, also known as BESS. Additionally, the funding will enable the company to pursue further mergers and acquisitions, thereby enhancing its market position. This latest round of funding is an extension of Sympower's Series B1 investment, bringing the total amount raised in this funding phase to an impressive €42 million.

Nory: $37 Million Series B Closed To Transform Restaurant Operations With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Nory, an innovative platform that uses artificial intelligence to improve restaurant operations, has recently announced the successful completion of a $37 million Series B funding round. Kinnevik led this funding and brings the total amount raised by the company to $62.6 million, which is noteworthy considering this achievement comes just a year after their Series A funding round. This new investment signifies a significant step forward in Nory's commitment to provide hospitality operators with advanced solutions that not only make their businesses more profitable but also more sustainable.

EvoluteIQ: $53 Million Raised For Advancing Global Expansion Of Its Agentic AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

EvoluteIQ, an advanced AI platform that caters to a range of global Fortune 500 companies, has recently announced the completion of a significant funding round. This round raised $53 million in minority growth capital, led by Baird Capital, a well-known investment firm.

Shop Circle: Series B Extended To $100 Million For Advancing E-Commerce Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Shop Circle has recently announced a significant extension of its Series B funding round, raising a total of $100 million. This amount is comprised of $60 million in equity, combined with additional strategic financing. The funding round was led by Nextalia Ventures, a notable investor, and garnered support from a diverse group of investors from both Europe and the United States. This group includes existing supporters like Primo Capital and CDP Venture Capital, which have recently made a new investment from the Digital Transition Fund.

Upscale AI: Over $100 Million Seed Round Launched For AI Networking Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Upscale AI is an innovative company that recently launched into the high-performance AI networking space, having secured more than $100 million in funding to kickstart its journey. The funding was raised through a seed round that was co-led by notable investment firms Mayfield and Maverick Silicon. The round also saw contributions from various other investors, including StepStone Group, Celesta Capital, Xora, Qualcomm Ventures, Cota Capital, MVP Ventures, and even Stanford University.

SEON: $80 Million Series C Raised For Fraud Prevention Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

SEON, a leading company focused on fraud prevention and anti-money laundering compliance, has completed an $80 million Series C funding round. This significant investment, which brought SEON’s total funding to an impressive $187 million, was led by Sixth Street Growth and included contributions from existing investors such as IVP, Creandum, and Firebolt, as well as new investor Hearst. With this latest round of funding, SEON is poised to accelerate its growth, particularly in North America, while also expanding its reach globally. The company plans to enhance its artificial intelligence-powered products and invest in acquiring top talent.

Fourth Power: $20 Million Secured For Low-Cost Utility-Scale Energy Storage Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

As modern utilities grapple with increasing demand resulting from the electrification of various sectors and the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Fourth Power has emerged as a notable player in the energy storage landscape. The company specializes in flexible-duration energy storage solutions and has recently secured an impressive $20 million in Series A Plus funding. This funding round, primarily led by Munich Re Ventures, also saw participation from prominent investors like DCVC and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The financial support will enable Fourth Power to accelerate the rollout of its innovative modular, utility-scale thermal energy storage systems, which are designed to help meet the growing energy needs of communities and businesses.

Fabrix Security: $8 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Native Identity Security Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Fabrix Security has recently made headlines by emerging from stealth mode, announcing the completion of an impressive $8 million in seed funding to launch its innovative product called Fabrix. This new offering represents a significant breakthrough in identity security.

Trially AI: $4.7 Million Raised For AI-Based Clinical Trial Recruitment Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Trially, an innovative platform that focuses on enhancing clinical trial recruitment through the power of artificial intelligence, has recently announced a significant milestone. The company has successfully secured $4.7 million in funding, which will support the launch of Margo, its new AI solution designed to enhance the recruitment process for clinical trials. The primary goal of Margo is to boost trial enrollment by effectively converting patient matches into actual participants, addressing a critical challenge in the healthcare sector.

Noble Mobile: $10 Million Raised To Reward Customers For Using Less Data

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Noble Mobile has officially launched its first mobile offering, which is designed to promote mental wellness among its users. The company has raised an impressive $10 million in seed funding, gathering support from well-known figures such as Andrew Yang and Scott Galloway, alongside backing from Corazon Capital.

Tabs: $55 Million Series B Secured For AI-Based Revenue Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Tabs, an innovative company at the forefront of technology for finance teams, has recently announced that it has secured $55 million in a Series B funding round. This significant investment was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. It included participation from multiple distinguished investors such as General Catalyst, Primary Venture Partners, and the World Innovation Lab, also known as WiL. With this new funding, Tabs has now raised over $91 million since its inception, showcasing strong support and confidence in its mission to transform how finance departments operate.

Ray Security: $11 Million Secured For Predictive Data Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Ray Security has officially launched its predictive data security platform, marking an essential moment in the realm of enterprise data protection. The company recently completed a successful seed funding round, securing $11 million with the support of prominent investors, including Venture Guides and Ibex Investors. This funding aims to enhance the company’s product development and expand its presence in the U.S. market.

DRUID AI: $31 Million Series C Raised For Advancing Agentic AI Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

DRUID AI announced it has secured $31 million in Series C financing to advance the global expansion of its enterprise-ready agentic AI platform under the leadership of its new CEO, Joseph Kim. The strategic investment – which will advance DRUID AI’s mission to empower companies to create, manage, and orchestrate conversational AI agents – was led by Cipio Partners, with participation from TQ Ventures, Karma Ventures, Smedvig, and Hoxton Ventures.

Invisible Technologies: $100 Million Raised For AI Infrastructure For The Enterprise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Invisible Technologies, a leading enterprise AI software platform, recently announced a successful funding round, raising $100 million to enhance its growth. The funding was led by Vanara Capital, a newly established investment management firm created by professionals with extensive experience from TPG. With this latest investment, Invisible Technologies has now raised a total of $144 million, and this marks the first publicly acknowledged investment deal from Vanara Capital.

Emotion Mobility: Strategic Growth Investment Raised From PSG Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

Emotion Mobility, a global software-as-a-service provider for digital mobility management, has announced a strategic growth investment from PSG Equity, a growth equity firm specializing in software and technology-enabled services. The investment will support Emotion’s efforts to accelerate growth, expand internationally, and strengthen its leadership position in the mobility software sector.

Dyna Robotics: $120 Million Series A Raised For Scaling Intelligent Robots

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

Dyna Robotics has announced the close of a $120 million Series A funding round, a significant milestone that underscores the company’s rapid growth and ambitious vision. The round was led by Robostrategy, CRV, and First Round Capital, with additional participation from Salesforce Ventures, NVentures, the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, Samsung Next, and LG Technology Ventures. This new funding will be used to expand Dyna’s research and engineering teams and to accelerate the development of its next-generation robotics foundation model, aimed at delivering high-performance, general-purpose robots for commercial environments.

MedSetGo: $2.4 Million Seed Funding Closed For Modernizing Patient Care Transitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

MedSetGo, a healthcare technology company using artificial intelligence to modernize patient care transitions, has announced the successful close of its oversubscribed seed funding round. The company raised $2.4 million, surpassing its original target by 20 percent. The round was led by TurboStart, with additional participation from Gold House Ventures—an investor that also supported MedSetGo’s pre-seed round—along with several high-profile angel investors.

AtlasNova: $2.3 Million Seed Raised For Data-Backed Automation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

AtlasNova has announced the closing of a $2.3 million seed funding round, a milestone that will accelerate its mission to transform the way small businesses operate. The company is focused on solving one of the most pressing challenges faced by small business owners: the overwhelming number of daily tasks required to keep their businesses running. From marketing and scheduling to data analysis and long-term strategy, these responsibilities often leave owners with little time to focus on what truly matters—delivering memorable experiences to their customers and growing their businesses.

Terra Security: $30 Million Series A Raised To Transform Penetration Testing With Agentic AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

Terra Security, a company pioneering the use of agentic AI for continuous penetration testing, has secured $30 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Felicis, with participation from Dell Technologies Capital, SVCI, and existing backers SYN Ventures, LAMA Partners, and Underscore VC. This brings Terra’s total funding to $38 million.

Gyala Therapeutics: €3 Million Secured To Advance CD84-Targeting CAR-T Therapy For Hard-To-Treat Leukemias

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

Gyala Therapeutics, a biotechnology company dedicated to creating next-generation treatments for blood cancers, has shared encouraging results from early studies of its new CAR-T therapy, GYA01. This therapy is designed to attack a protein called CD84, which is found in several types of leukemia and other blood cancers. These results are the first to show that CAR-T cells can successfully target CD84, making GYA01 a potential breakthrough for patients with forms of leukemia that are especially difficult to treat.

GreenLite: $49.5 Million Series B Secured To Transform Construction Permitting With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

GreenLite, a rapidly growing construction technology company, has announced that it has raised 49.5 million dollars in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Insight Partners, a global software investor, with additional support from Energize Capital and existing backers Craft Ventures, LiveOak Ventures, and Chicago Ventures.

Divergent: $290 Million Series E Raised At $2.3 Billion For Advancing Digital Manufacturing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

Divergent Technologies has closed a $290 million Series E funding round and reached a valuation of $2.3 billion. The round was led by Rochefort Asset Management and included $250 million in equity capital along with $40 million in debt capital. This significant investment will enable the company to expand its manufacturing capacity and continue developing new capabilities for future product families.

Nestimate: $3 Million Closed To Expand Access to Retirement Income Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

Nestimate, a financial technology company focused on improving retirement planning, has announced the closing of a $3 million funding round. The investment was led by S3 Ventures, with additional support from PruVen Capital, TIAA Ventures, and Invest Nebraska. This new capital will help Nestimate accelerate its mission of making lifetime income solutions more widely available within defined contribution retirement plans, such as 401(k)s. By doing so, the company aims to make guaranteed retirement income a standard feature across the industry, enabling more workers to retire with confidence and financial security.

MarqVision: $48 Million Series B Raised To Advance AI-Based Managed Service Platform For Brand Control

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

MarqVision, a company that uses artificial intelligence to help businesses protect and manage their brands, has announced the closing of a $48 million Series B funding round. This brings the company’s total funding to $90 million. The round was led by Peak XV Partners, formerly known as Sequoia Capital India & SEA, with additional participation from Salesforce Ventures, HSG, Coral Capital, Michael Seibel of Y Combinator, and returning investors including Y Combinator, Altos Ventures, and Atinum Investment. The new funding will enable MarqVision to expand its services and strengthen its position as a leader in brand protection and digital risk management.

GEOH: Over $30 Million Growth Investment Secured From Council Capital And Affiliates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

GEOH, a provider of practice management software and services for home care agencies, has raised more than $30 million in new funding from Council Capital and its affiliates. Council Capital, a private equity firm with a strong focus on healthcare, brings decades of experience in software and revenue cycle management. The firm will join GEOH’s existing investors, which include Boomerang Ventures, First Leaf Capital, and VisionTech Partners.

uiAgent: $4.6 Million Seed Funding Closed To Advance AI Agent Automation For Accounting Firms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

uiAgent, a company specializing in AI-powered automation for accounting firms, has secured $4.6 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Marathon Management Partners, with additional investment from Rerail.

Opticore: $7.5 Million Secured For Advancing Photonic Computing Chips

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

Opticore, a company developing next‑generation optical computing solutions, announced it has secured $7.5 million in new financing to accelerate the development of its breakthrough photonic chip technology. This latest round builds on the company’s pre‑seed funding from last year, bringing its total capital raised to $14.5 million. The funding round included participation from Neotribe Ventures and Thunderbolt Ventures, alongside other backers who see the potential for Opticore’s approach to redefine high‑performance computing.

Groq: $750 Million Raised At $6.9 Billion Valuation For AI Inference Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

Groq, a leader in AI inference technology, has raised $750 million in new financing, valuing the company at $6.9 billion post-money. The funding round was led by Disruptive, with significant participation from BlackRock, Neuberger Berman, Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, and a large U.S.-based West Coast mutual fund manager. Existing investors — including Samsung, Cisco, D1, Altimeter, 1789 Capital, and Infinitum — also contributed.

Kin: $50 Million Series E Raised At $2 Billion Valuation For Home Insurance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

Kin, a digital-first home insurance company known for its direct-to-consumer model, announced the closing of a $50 million Series E funding round. This round was oversubscribed and completed at a pre-money valuation of $2 billion, signaling strong investor confidence in Kin’s approach to modernizing home insurance. Along with the equity raise, Kin secured a $200 million debt facility, using $145 million to refinance existing obligations.