Venture Capital

Promptfoo: $18.4 Million Series A Raised For Open Source AI Security Testing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Promptfoo, an open-source framework for AI red-teaming and security testing, has announced $18.4 million in Series A financing led by Insight Partners, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz.

Matrice.ai: Funding Raised To Build Modular Vision AI Factories For Real-World Environments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Matrice.ai, which develops modular Vision AI Factories for real-world applications, has announced an expansion of its seed funding round led by Voltage Park, with additional support from Ax3.ai, Plug and Play Ventures, and a group of notable angel investors.

AskTuring.ai: Oversubscribed Funding Raised For Launching Secure Personal AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

AskTuring.ai has completed an oversubscribed funding round and is set to launch its secure platform this fall. This innovative platform addresses the growing demand for privacy-first artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that prioritize user needs over those of tech giants.

Jeh Aerospace: $11 Million Series A Raised For Scaling Next-Gen Aerospace Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Jeh Aerospace, a rapidly growing aerospace manufacturing startup, has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Elevation Capital, with existing investor General Catalyst also participating.

Bain Capital And 11North Partners Acquire $395 Million Retail Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Bain Capital and 11North Partners have announced the acquisition of a portfolio of ten open-air retail centers in Florida and South Carolina for approximately $395 million. The purchase, executed through a new joint venture between the two firms, continues their strategy of investing in high-growth markets.

First Due: $355 Million Raised To Advance Public Safety Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

First Due, a leading all-in-one software platform for public safety agencies, has secured a significant $355 million strategic minority growth investment. The funding round was led by JMI Equity, with participation from TCV and continued support from Serent Capital.

Glassbox: Investment Secured From Poalim Equity To Boost AI In Financial Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Glassbox, a leading provider of digital experience analytics for financial institutions, has secured a minority investment from Poalim Equity, the investment arm of Israel's largest financial group, Bank Hapoalim.

Employee Navigator Secures $100 Million Investment For HR Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Employee Navigator, a provider of benefits administration and HR software, has completed a $100 million funding round from its existing investors, JMI Equity and Spectrum Equity.

Moonshine AI Raises Funding To Advance On-Device Voice AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Moonshine AI, a startup developing voice AI solutions that run directly on devices, has secured investments from venture capital firm Wing VC and IQT, a strategic investor for the U.S. national security community.

Mission Bio: Equity Funding Raised To Expand Single-Cell Tri-omics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Mission Bio, a leader in single-cell multi-omics solutions, has completed an equity financing round led by Ally Bridge Group. The funding follows significant traction with biopharma customers and recent platform innovations.

NG.CASH: $26.5 Million Series B Raised For Fintech Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

NG.CASH, a Brazilian fintech platform, has closed a $26.5 million Series B funding round. The investment was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with participation from several other investors, including Quantum Light, Monashees, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

Grasshopper: $46.6 Million Raised For Full Service Digital Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Grasshopper, a full-service digital bank, has completed a $46.6 million funding round led by Patriot Financial Partners LP, with additional participation from Glendon Capital Management. This investment supported the bank's merger with Auto Club Trust, FSB in April 2025 and will be used to expand its digital platform and product offerings for both businesses and consumers.

August: $7 Million Raised For Bringing Configurable AI To Law Firms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

August, an AI platform designed for midsize law firms, has raised $7 million in a funding round led by NEA and Pear VC. The company also unveiled new configurable AI workflows that can be customized to a firm’s specific tasks and regional requirements.

Clay: $100 Million Series C Raised At $3.1 Billion Valuation For AI-Based GTM Development Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Clay, an AI-based go-to-market (GTM) development platform, has announced a $100 million Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to $3.1 billion. The round was led by CapitalG, Alphabet's independent growth fund, with participation from existing investors including Sequoia Capital and Meritech Capital. This new investment brings the company's total funding to $204 million.

Capital Group And KKR Partnering To Launch Public-Private Equity Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Capital Group and KKR, two major global investment firms, are expanding their partnership to increase access to private markets. Capital Group has filed a registration statement with the SEC for its first public-private equity interval fund, Capital Group KKR U.S. Equity+.

Zettabyte: Strategic Investment Raised From Lam Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Zettabyte, a fast-growing innovator in AI data center infrastructure software, has announced a strategic investment led by Lam Capital, the corporate venture arm of Lam Research Corp. The funding round also included participation from Wistron, Foxconn, and Pegatron.

Deciens Capital: $93.33 Million Fund III Closed To Invest In Fintech

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Deciens Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in financial services, has successfully closed its third fund, Fund III, with $93.33 million in limited partner commitments. This brings the firm's total assets under management to $290 million.

D-Tools: $12 Million Series C Raised To Enhance Business Management Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

D-Tools, a provider of business management software for systems integrators, has secured a $12 million Series C investment. The funding round was led by John Heyman, a technology executive and investor, through his new company StellarIQ. Existing majority investor Greybull Stewardship also participated.

4AG Robotics: $40 Million Raised To Advance Autonomous Mushroom Harvesting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

4AG Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous mushroom harvesting, has announced the closure of a C$40 million Series B funding round. The investment was led by Astanor and Cibus Capital, with participation from new and existing investors, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $57.5 million in the last two years.

Seal Security: $13 Million Series A Raised For Application Security Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Seal Security, a provider of application security solutions specializing in securing open-source components, has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round. This new investment brings the company’s total funding to $20 million. The funding round was led by Vertex Israel, with participation from Crew Capital, More Investments, SBI Group, and CCL.

Expanse: $18 Million Inaugural Fund Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Expanse, a new asset management firm with a family office perspective, has announced the launch of its inaugural $18 million fund. The fund will invest in a diverse portfolio of businesses that utilize technologies such as AI and machine learning.

Prelude Growth Partners: Consumer-Focused $600 Million Third Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Prelude Growth Partners, a growth equity firm that invests in consumer brands, has announced the final close of its third fund, Prelude Growth Partners III, L.P.

Fortifi Capital Deploys Over $175 Million In Small Business Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Fortifi Capital, a rapidly growing provider of working capital solutions for small businesses, announced that it has deployed over $175 million in funding across the United States. This significant milestone coincides with the company's two-year anniversary.

MAVRK Capital: First Close On New Fund Closed To Aid Global Produce Growers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

MAVRK Capital has announced the first close of its second fund, which is aimed at international produce growers. This new capital will enable the firm to unlock the global private credit market for perishable agricultural products.

Elevate Patient Solutions: Strategic Investment Raised From Audax And Parthenon

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Elevate Patient Financial Solutions, a provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) technology and services, has secured a strategic investment from two major private equity firms: Audax Private Equity and Parthenon Capital.

Post Road Group: Over $1 Billion Closed For Corporate And Digital Infrastructure Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Post Road Group, an alternative investment firm, has successfully closed more than $1 billion in new capital commitments across two of its key funds. The firm announced the final closing of its Special Opportunity Fund III (SOF III) with $525 million in capital commitments. This fund will focus on providing flexible growth capital to lower middle-market companies in the digital infrastructure, TMT, software, and managed services sectors.

Approov: £5 Million Raised To Boost Mobile App Security For The AI Era

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Approov Limited, an innovator in mobile app and API security, has closed a £5 million (US$6.7 million) Series A funding round. The investment was led by Maven Capital Partners, with participation from Souter Investments, Lanza techVentures, and Scottish Enterprise.

Walker & Dunlop Secures $105 Million Refinancing For Nashville High-Rise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $105 million refinancing loan for 805 Lea, a mixed-use high-rise in the heart of downtown Nashville.

Genesys: $1.5 Billion Investment Raised From Salesforce And ServiceNow

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2025

Genesys, a global leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, announced today that it has secured a $1.5 billion investment from Salesforce and ServiceNow. Each company will contribute an equal amount, reinforcing their strategic partnerships with Genesys and its position as a key customer experience (CX) platform for enterprises worldwide.

Blue J: $122 Million Series D Raised For GenAI Tax Research Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2025

Blue J, a leading generative AI tax research platform, announced it has secured a $122 million Series D funding round. The investment was led by Oak HC/FT and Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Intrepid Growth Partners and previous investors Ten Coves Capital and CPA.com.