Venture Capital

Syncari: Series B Raised For Enterprise Data Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Syncari, an enterprise data platform redefining Master Data Management (MDM) for the AI era, has announced the close of its Series B funding round led by Escape Venture Investing. The funding follows a wave of adoption from Fortune 1000 companies, including Monotype, Trimble, Yardi, and Antech Diagnostics, a Mars company. These organizations are turning to Syncari to unify fragmented data, automate workflows, and build AI-ready infrastructure that drives measurable business outcomes.

Geordie: $6.5 Million Seed Funding Raised For Advancing Future Of Agentic AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Geordie, a London-based cybersecurity startup focused on agent-native security, has officially exited stealth mode with $6.5 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Ten Eleven Ventures and General Catalyst, with additional backing from a group of prominent angel investors. Founded in early 2025 by cybersecurity veterans from Darktrace and Snyk, Geordie is building the infrastructure enterprises need to adopt and scale autonomous AI agents safely.

Atolio: $24 Million Raised For Expanding AI-Based Enterprise Search Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Atolio, a company specializing in private AI-powered enterprise search, has announced the close of its Series A funding round, bringing total capital raised to $24 million. The round was led by Translink Capital and included participation from IBM Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, Acorn Pacific Ventures, and Parameter Ventures. This new investment will support Atolio’s efforts to accelerate product development, expand its team, and scale operations to meet growing demand.

Sphinx: $9.5 Million Raised To Transform AI Tools For Data Professionals

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Sphinx, a new company focused on building artificial intelligence tools for data professionals, has officially launched with $9.5 million in seed funding. The investment round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and included support from other major firms such as Bessemer Venture Partners, Box Group, K5, and Impatient VC. In addition to institutional investors, Sphinx has attracted backing from influential figures in the tech and finance world, including Steve Cohen, Naveen Rao, and leaders from companies like Databricks, Windsurf, and Together AI.

Lion Forge Entertainment: $30 Million Closed To Expand Diverse Family Content

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Lion Forge Entertainment, the Oscar-winning studio behind the animated short Hair Love, has received a $30 million investment led by HarbourView Equity Partners. This funding round also includes support from the Steward Family and Polarity, who remain the majority owners of the company. The new capital will help Lion Forge grow its portfolio of intellectual property and expand its slate of premium franchises, especially in the kids, family, and young adult entertainment space.

Runware: $13 Million Raised For Making AI Media Generation Faster

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Runware, a company focused on delivering high-performance and cost-effective AI services, has announced a $13 million seed funding round. The investment was led by Insight Partners, with additional support from a16z Speedrun, Begin Capital, and Zero Prime. This funding will help Runware expand its capabilities beyond image and video generation to include audio, large language models (LLMs), and 3D media workflows.

Octave Bioscience: $35 Million Raised For Advancing Precision Care For Neurological Diseases

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Octave Bioscience, a company focused on precision medicine for neurodegenerative conditions, has announced the successful close of a $35.6 million Series C equity financing round. In addition to this funding, the company has secured a $15.5 million non-dilutive term loan from Silicon Valley Bank, now part of First Citizens Bank. These funds will be used to accelerate the commercialization of Octave’s flagship product and expand its research pipeline.

Catalyze: $200 Million Secured For Expanding Clean Energy Projects Nationwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Catalyze, a developer and independent power producer specializing in distributed renewable energy, has announced a significant financial milestone with the closing of a $200 million facility from Deutsche Bank. This three-year agreement encompasses revolving and term debt, as well as a letter of credit facility, providing Catalyze with the flexibility to expand its operations and meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions across the US.

Elysian: $6 Million Raised For Transforming Commercial Insurance Claims With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Elysian, a company focused on modernizing the way commercial insurance claims are handled, has announced a $6 million seed funding round. The funding was led by Portage, with additional support from American Family Ventures and TenOneTen Ventures. This funding will help Elysian expand its operations, onboard new customers, and further develop its technology platform.

Sesh+: Over $40 Million Raised To Scale Production And Expand Retail Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Sesh+, a rapidly growing nicotine pouch brand based in Austin, Texas, has announced that it has raised more than $40 million in total funding. The latest financing round was led by venture firm 8VC and Troy Link, CEO of Jack Link’s, with additional backing from Electric Feel Ventures and a diverse group of strategic investors from industries including entertainment, retail, and manufacturing.

Flax Health: $3.5 Million Pre-Seed Secured For Enhancing Skilled Nursing Administration With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Flax Health, a startup focused on improving operations in skilled nursing facilities, has announced a $3.5 million pre-seed funding round. The investment was co-led by Sorenson Capital and Pear VC, with additional support from healthcare executives and operators in the skilled nursing space. This funding will enable the company to expand its platform, onboard new customers, and further develop its AI-powered tools.

Hello Patient: $22.5 Million Closed For Healthcare Access Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Hello Patient, a startup focused on improving how healthcare providers communicate with patients, has raised $22.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Scale Venture Partners and included investments from 8VC, Bling Capital, Max Ventures, Remus Capital, and FirstLook Partners. This funding will enable the company to expand its technology and reach a broader range of healthcare organizations across the United States.

Augment: $85 Million Raised For Expanding AI Teammate Platform Augie

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Augment, a startup focused on transforming logistics through artificial intelligence, has announced an $85 million Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $110 million just five months after emerging from stealth. The round was led by Redpoint Ventures, with additional support from 8VC, Shopify Ventures, Autotech Ventures, and other prominent investors in logistics and AI.

JVP And TPG Partnering On $290 Million Continuation Vehicle To Grow Earnix

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

JVP, a global venture capital firm with offices in New York, London, Jerusalem, and San Francisco, has announced the close of a $290 million continuation vehicle in partnership with TPG GP Solutions. This investment supports the continued growth of Earnix, a company that is reshaping the insurance industry through its AI-powered platform. The deal also provides significant liquidity to JVP’s early investors, while allowing the firm to maintain and expand its stake in Earnix.

florrent: $9.5 Million Raised For Scaling Supercapacitor Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

florrent, an energy technology company based in Western Massachusetts, announced it has raised $9.5 million in an oversubscribed Seed-2 funding round. The investment was led by MassVentures and supported by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, MassMutual Catalyst Fund, Boston Impact Initiative, Sky Foundation, Elbezius, Maroon Venture Partners Fund, and several mission-driven angel investors.

Cassidy: $10 Million Secured For Empowerering Non-Technical Teams With Scalable AI Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Cassidy, an AI automation platform designed for non-technical users, has secured $10 million in Series A funding. The round was led by HOF Capital and included participation from The General Partnership, Neo, Alumni Ventures, and other investors. This funding will support Cassidy’s continued platform development and team expansion, helping more organizations unlock the full potential of their internal knowledge through context-powered automation.

Leo AI: $9.7 Million Raised For Transforming Mechanical Engineering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Leo AI, a startup focused on transforming mechanical engineering through artificial intelligence, has raised $9.7 million in total funding, including a recent $5 million seed round led by Flint Capital. The company is building what it calls the world’s first domain-specific AI platform for mechanical engineers, designed for automating tedious tasks and accelerating product development.

RBL: Strategic Investment Raised From Carnrite To Advance Biotech Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

RBL LLC, a biotech venture creation studio focused on turning cutting-edge medical research into commercial therapies, has announced a strategic investment from Carnrite Ventures. This partnership will help RBL scale its operations and advance its growing portfolio of therapeutic companies, reinforcing its position within Houston’s rapidly expanding life sciences ecosystem.

Shift5: $75 Million Raised For Expanding Operational Intelligence Across Defense Sectors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Shift5, a company specializing in operational intelligence for defense and commercial transportation systems, has secured $75 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Hedosophia and included participation from Insight Partners, Center 15 Capital, 645 Ventures, Moore Strategic Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, Squadra Ventures, AE Industrial, Disruptive, CSP Equity Partners, and Savano Capital Partners. This investment will help Shift5 scale its technology across aviation, rail, maritime, and ground vehicle fleets, addressing growing cybersecurity threats and infrastructure challenges.

Mercy BioAnalytics: $59 Million Closed To Advance Early Cancer Detection With Liquid Biopsy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Mercy BioAnalytics has announced the successful close of a $59 million Series B funding round to accelerate the development and commercialization of its early cancer detection technologies. The round was co-led by Novalis and Sozo Ventures, with additional support from Perceptive Xontogeny Venture Fund, American Cancer Society BrightEdge, iSelect Fund, and several investors focused on women’s health and leadership, including Portfolia, Avestria Ventures, and Mindshift Capital. Strategic backing also came from industry leaders such as Hologic, Bruker Scientific, and Labcorp.

Grantd: Strategic Investment Secured For Helping Fianancial Advisors With Equity Compensation Planning

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Grantd, a technology company focused on simplifying equity compensation planning, has announced a strategic funding round led by Edward Jones Ventures and supported by TIFIN Studios.

Allocate: $30.5 Million Secured For Expanding AI-Based Platform For Private Market Investing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Allocate, a technology company focused on simplifying private market investing, has announced the close of a $30.5 million Series B funding round. This brings the company’s total capital raised to $64 million and supports its mission to modernize how wealth advisors and family offices access and manage private investments. The round was led by Portage Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, M13, and Fika Ventures.

Aurelius Systems: $10 Million Raised For Advancing Autonomous Laser Defense Against Drone Threats

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Aurelius Systems, a defense technology startup based in San Francisco, has secured $10 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its autonomous laser platform designed to neutralize drone threats. The round was co-led by General Catalyst and Draper Associates, with the funding earmarked for scaling operations, expanding engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and launching field testing programs with operational partners.

Pathwork: $3.5 Million Seed Funding Secured To Modernize Life And Health Insurance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Pathwork, a San Francisco-based startup focused on transforming the life and health insurance industry, has raised $3.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Costanoa and joined by Logos Fund, American Family Ventures, Meridian Ventures, and several experienced industry investors. This funding will help Pathwork accelerate the adoption of its AI-powered platform among brokers and insurance carriers across the United States.

Labs: $22.5 Million At $10 Billion Valuation Raised And Yuhmmy App 2.0 Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Labs Companies, a Santa Monica-based human-enhancement technology firm founded by Maya Elz Davis and Duránd F. Davis Jr., has announced the close of a $22.5 million Series Seed funding round. The round, which values the company at $10 billion post-money, was completed four months ago but is being revealed now alongside a follow-on debt financing round to provide a full picture of the company’s capital strategy.

Parento: $5.9 Million Raised For Expanding Inclusive Paid Parental Leave Insurance Nationwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Parento, a New York-based startup dedicated to transforming how companies support working parents, has announced the close of a $5.9 million Seed II funding round. Led by ResilienceVC, the round included participation from Kapor Capital, Bread & Butter Ventures, Operator Stack, Coyote Ventures, ffVC, Human Ventures, Springbank, Precursor, Cross Impact, K Street, Evidenced, and Avesta. This brings Parento’s total funding to $10.3 million and marks a significant step in its mission to make paid parental leave accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Speedchain: $111 Million Secured To Modernize Financial Workflows In Construction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Speedchain, a fintech company specializing in commercial card programs and expense management for project-driven sectors, has announced the close of $111 million in strategic equity and debt financing. The round includes debt financing from Community Investment Management (CIM), a private credit impact investor, and equity backing from GTM Fund, Village Global, TTV Capital, K5 Global, Tandem, and Emigrant Bank.

Adaptive Security: $55 Million Raised With Continued Backing From OpenAI To Combat AI-Driven Fraud

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Adaptive Security, a cybersecurity company focused on preventing AI-based social engineering attacks, has announced a follow-on investment from the OpenAI Startup Fund, bringing its Series A total to $55 million. This makes Adaptive the only cybersecurity firm backed by OpenAI’s venture arm, underscoring the fund’s confidence in Adaptive’s human-centered approach to digital protection.

Astrus: $8 Million Raised To Transform Analog Chip Design With Physics-Aware AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Astrus, a Toronto and Waterloo-based AI startup, has secured $8 million in funding to accelerate development of its physics-aware foundation model for analog chip design. The round was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Pradeep Sindhu (founder of Juniper Networks), 1517 Fund, Drive Capital, Alumni Ventures, and other strategic backers.

Databricks: $1 Billion Series K Raised At $100 Billion Valuation For AI Agent Builder

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Databricks announced it has surpassed a $4 billion revenue run-rate in Q2, reflecting over 50% year-over-year growth. Its AI products alone have crossed a $1 billion run-rate, underscoring the company’s rapid momentum in enterprise AI adoption. Databricks also reported positive free cash flow over the past 12 months and a net retention rate above 140%, with more than 650 customers generating over $1 million in annual revenue.