Venture Capital

Dirac: $10.7 Million Funding Raised And Siemens Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Dirac, a manufacturing technology company, has raised $10.7 million in funding, marking a significant milestone for the company’s mission to modernize American industry. This financial boost comes as reshoring and revitalizing domestic manufacturing have become strategic imperatives for both economic and national security.

Roadrunner Venture Studios: $25 Million Quantum Initiative For New Mexico

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Roadrunner Venture Studios has been chosen by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) to lead a significant $25 million initiative aimed at advancing quantum technology in New Mexico. The project focuses on establishing a quantum innovation campus in Downtown Albuquerque’s Innovation District, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, including a multi-node quantum network, testing and demonstration labs, rapid prototyping capabilities, and specialized equipment such as dilution refrigerators. These resources are set to attract top quantum startups and provide a nurturing environment for cutting-edge research and commercialization.

Ontic: $230 Million Series C Funding Raised To Advance Connected Security Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Ontic, a leader in connected security intelligence, has announced $230 million in Series C funding led by KKR, alongside JMI Equity, Silverton Partners, Ridge Ventures, and Ten Eleven Ventures. This influx will accelerate Ontic’s AI investments, enhance automation for security teams, and expand its international reach.

Therm: $3.6 Million Series A Raised To Decarbonize The Food Supply Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Therm Solutions, a pioneering developer of carbon projects dedicated to decarbonizing the food supply chain, recently secured $3.6 million in Series A funding. This investment comes from the same private backers who participated in Therm’s seed round in 2021 and will be instrumental in fueling the company’s global expansion and scaling its Super Pollutant Carbon Credits.

Relcu: New Funding Raised For AI-Based System Of Action For Financial Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Relcu, a Unified CRM and AI agent co-pilot designed for financial services, has announced a new funding round with support from Menlo Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, Clocktower Ventures, MUFG Innovation Partners, Commerce Ventures, and Valley Ventures.

Method AI: $20 Million Series A Secured To Enhance Physician Visualization During Surgical Oncology Procedures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Method AI, a medical technology innovator dedicated to advancing oncology outcomes, has secured $20 million in Series A funding to further develop its pioneering surgical ultrasound platform. Originating from Cleveland Clinic in 2021, Method AI was founded in response to challenges faced by leading robotic surgeons, who struggled with inadequate visualization of subsurface anatomy during complex surgical oncology procedures. The latest financing round, led by a private family office and featuring participation from Cleveland Clinic and the JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund, will accelerate the company’s mission to enhance surgical precision and patient results.

Molecular You: $5 Million Series A Raised For Scaling Predictive Health Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Molecular You has announced the successful close of a $5 million USD Series A financing, led by Voloridge Health, with additional support from Dynamic Leap and others.

Pylon: $31 Million Series B Funding Secured For AI-Based B2B Support Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Pylon, a company aiming to be the first AI-powered operating system for B2B support, announced today that it has raised $31 million in Series B funding. The round was co-led by a16z and Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), with additional participation from existing investors, including General Catalyst and Y Combinator. This new funding brings Pylon’s total capital raised to $51 million.

restor3d: Partners Group Buys Minority Stake For $104 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

restor3D, recognized as a pioneer in personalized orthopedic technology, has announced a significant strategic investment partnership with Partners Group, a leading private market investment firm. Under this agreement, Partners Group will acquire a notable minority stake in restor3d, representing the company’s introduction to institutional investment. The deal involves a total capital raise of $104 million, including $65 million in new equity from Partners Group and $39 million from existing shareholders.

WizCommerce: $8 Million Secured For AI-Based Sales Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

WizCommerce is an innovative AI-powered sales and e-commerce platform specifically designed for wholesale distributors. The company has secured $8 million in Series A funding, led by Peak XV Partners, to further its mission of modernizing the wholesale industry. Traditional wholesale operations often depend on outdated systems such as spreadsheets and cumbersome portals.

Nest Health: Over $12.5 Million Series A Secured For Expanding In-Home Family Care Model For Medicaid

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Nest Health, a pioneering provider of in-home and whole-family care for Medicaid families, has secured over $12.5 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by returning investors 8VC and Blue Venture Fund, with additional participation from Amboy Street Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Health 2047, Nicholas Jarboe, and others. This backing amplifies Nest Health’s mission to deliver comprehensive care directly to families, addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs within the comfort of their own homes.

ProVerum: $80 Million Series B Raised For Treating BPH

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

ProVerum Limited, a leading innovator in urological medical devices, has announced the successful completion of an $80 million Series B equity financing round. This significant capital raise is a major milestone for the company as it moves toward the commercialization of its novel treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition affecting millions of men worldwide. The funding round was led by MVM Partners, a well-known investment firm specializing in healthcare, with new investments from OrbiMed and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). Existing investors, including Gilde Healthcare Partners, Lightstone Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, and Enterprise Ireland, also participated, demonstrating strong continued support for ProVerum’s mission.

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards $6 Million In Maricopa County Higher Education Grants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded $6 million in surprise grants to six major Arizona colleges and universities, each receiving $1 million, to support their missions in Maricopa County. Recipients include Arizona State University, Creighton University, Grand Canyon University, Maricopa Community Colleges, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.

CVector: $1.5 Million Pre-Seed Funding Raised For Industrial AI Backbone Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

CVector Energy has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to build advanced AI technology for industrial operations. Their platform connects data from factories, energy systems, and other critical infrastructure, enabling operators to utilize AI for faster decision-making and problem-solving.

Verdata: $8 Million Series A Secured For Expanding Data-Driven Risk Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Verdata, an emerging frontrunner in the domain of commercial risk data and analytics, has secured an impressive $8 million in Series A funding. This milestone was led by Continental Investors and supported by a coalition of strategic partners, including 1st & Main Growth Partners, Front Porch Venture Partners, Overline Venture Capital, and respected industry figures.

Wellth: $36 Million Series C Secured For Digital Health Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Wellth is a digital health solution focused on motivating patients and promoting lasting behavior change. The company raised $36 million in an oversubscribed Series C funding round in March 2025, demonstrating strong investor confidence in its potential to transform the healthcare industry.

Definite: $10 Million Seed Funding Secured For AI-Native Data Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Definite, an AI-native data platform, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by Costanoa, with support from Acrew Capital and strategic angel investors. This funding will enhance product development and expand its go-to-market team, aiming for broader adoption in enterprises.

Applied Value: Growth Investment Raised From Trivest Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Applied Value Group, recognized for its expertise in cost and capital efficiency for Fortune 500 and private equity clients, has announced a growth investment from Trivest Partners, a private equity firm managing around $6 billion in assets and dedicated to founder-owned businesses. This strategic partnership is poised to propel Applied Value into its next stage of growth, strengthening its presence in North America and the Nordics, and enhancing its reputation for delivering measurable, bottom-line results for clients.

Starian: Over $115 Million Raised For Advancing Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Starian, a major software provider for private businesses in Brazil, has raised over $115 million (R$ 640 million) from General Atlantic, a global investment firm. This follows Starian’s split from Softplan in June 2025, which allowed Starian to focus on private sector software, while Softplan now concentrates on public sector solutions.

Entegris: $700 Million R&D Investment Announced In Collaboration With The Trump Administration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Entegris, a global leader in advanced materials science, has announced a $700 million investment in domestic R&D spending over the next several years, in collaboration with the Trump Administration, aimed at accelerating innovation in the semiconductor industry. Key R&D projects will focus on developing next-generation deposition materials and advanced purification processes to address emerging challenges in chip manufacturing, to support ever-smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient devices.

Verb Technology: $780 Million In Treasury Assets Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Verb Technology Company announced it has more than $780 million in treasury assets, mostly made up of $713 million in Toncoin ($TON), the native cryptocurrency for The Open Network (TON) Blockchain, plus $67 million in cash. This is part of their plan to invest in $TON.

Nuro: $203 Million Series E Raised At $6 Billion Valuation For Advancing Autonomous Driving Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Nuro, a company known for its autonomous driving technology, has raised $203 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at $6 billion. Investors include Uber, NVIDIA, Baillie Gifford, Kindred Ventures, Icehouse Ventures, and Pledge Ventures. This round follows $106 million raised earlier in April 2025, with past investors like T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Tiger Global, Greylock Partners, and XN.

PGIM: $619 Million Final Closing Of Middle Market Energy Credit Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

PGIM closed its second private credit fund for middle-market energy companies, called PGIM Energy Partners II (PEP II), with $619 million from a mix of existing and new investors. The fund attracted institutions like insurance companies, pension funds, and family offices.

CalSTRS: Kirsty Jenkinson Named As Senior Investment Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) has appointed Kirsty Jenkinson as Senior Investment Director of Private Markets and Sustainable Investment and Stewardship Strategies (SISS). Jenkinson, who joined CalSTRS in 2019, played a key role in launching and growing the multi-asset class SISS Private Portfolio and has led the organization’s net-zero strategy since 2021.

Dragos Capital: Commercial Real Estate Platform Expanded With Acquisition Of CVS-Leased Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Dragos Capital, a renowned privately held investment firm specializing in high-quality companies and premium real estate, has recently expanded its portfolio by acquiring a selection of retail properties featuring 18 CVS tenancies. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in the firm's efforts to enhance its presence in the triple-net (NNN) lease real estate sector.

Neuberger Berman: First Interval Fund Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Neuberger Berman has launched the NB Asset-Based Credit Fund, its first interval fund aimed at individual investors. The fund is managed by the Specialty Finance group and aims to provide a high level of current income. It does this by investing in short-term, asset-based credit across several sectors, including receivables lending, consumer finance, small businesses, real assets, revenue-based loans, and public asset-based securities.

Macquarie Asset Management: $405 Million Secured For Vertelo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has raised $405 million for Vertelo, a platform focused on electrifying fleets in India. This funding includes $205 million from institutional investors and $200 million in concessional capital from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Other supporters include the Macquarie Green Energy Transition Solutions Fund (MGETS), Allianz Global Investors, and Australian Ethical.

Basic Capital: $25 Million Series A Raised For 401(k) Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Basic Capital, a 401(k) platform, recently raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. This funding was led by Forerunner and Lux Capital, with contributions from SV Angel, Box Group, and notable investors like Henry Kravis. New investors include HOF Capital and Inspired Capital.

Hildene Capital: $496.3 Million Non-QM Loan Securitization Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Hildene Capital Management, a prominent alternative asset manager specializing in credit strategies, has announced the successful closing of the CROSS 2025-H6 securitization, which amounts to an impressive $496.3 million. This latest securitization is backed by a diversified pool of 968 non-qualified residential mortgage (non-QM) loans, which are typically loans that do not meet the standard criteria set by government-sponsored entities.

Astro Mechanica: Investment Raised From United Airlines Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines, announced an investment in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica. Astro Mechanica's adaptive propulsion concept and advanced airframe design have the potential to unlock supersonic aircraft with near-term applications for national defense, orbital launch, and long-range cargo delivery.