Venture Capital

Sphere: $21 Million Series A Raised To Expand AI-Native Global Tax Compliance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Sphere has secured a $21 million Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Y Combinator and Felicis Ventures, marking a significant milestone for the AI-driven cross-border tax compliance company. The investment reflects rising demand for automated, scalable tax infrastructure as businesses expand internationally earlier and face heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Freya: $3.5 Million Raised To Expand Human-Like Voice Automation Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Freya has raised $3.5 million in new funding to accelerate the adoption of its human-like voice automation platform, attracting support from DOMiNO Ventures, Y Combinator, Formosa Capital, Rebel Fund, BD Partners, N1 Tech, 212 VC, BLAST, Eight Capital, and Maiora Rebel Ventures. The investment marks a significant step for the company as demand rises for next-generation AI agents capable of managing customer conversations with natural speech and deep contextual understanding.

Bedrock Data: $25 Million Series A Secured To Accelerate AI-Native Data Security Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Bedrock Data has raised $25 million in Series A financing to accelerate the development and market expansion of its AI-native data security, governance, and management platform. Greylock Partners led the round with participation from Mangusta Capital, Mantis Venture Capital, Pier 88 Investment Partners, and additional investors. As part of the investment, Greylock partner Jason Risch has joined Bedrock Data’s board.

Cellbyte: $2.75 Million Raised To Accelerate Global Pharmaceutical Drug Launches With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Cellbyte, a Munich-based AI platform designed to shorten pharmaceutical drug launch timelines, has raised $2.75 million in seed funding. The round was led by Frontline Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Pace Ventures, Saras Capital, and Springboard Health Angels.

Venn: $52 Million Series B Raised To Advance Its Push Into The Massive Multifamily Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Venn announced a significant milestone with the closing of a $52 million Series B funding round led by NOA and CIM Group, alongside participation from Group 11, Oren Zeev, Hamilton Lane, Latitude, LocalGlobe, and FinTLV. This funding brings the company’s total funding to $140 million and further positions the New York-based startup as one of the most prominent technology platforms redefining the multifamily housing landscape.

Thrivory: $3.5 Million Raised And $25 Million Credit Facility Secured To Advance Real Time Healthcare Payments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Thrivory has raised $3.5 million in equity and unlocked up to $25 million in credit to accelerate its push into real-time healthcare payments and expand adoption of its newly introduced ThriveNow API. The funding includes equity led by Redesign Health and an accordion credit facility anchored by Trinity Capital that increases capacity as the company scales.

Private Advisor Group Announces New Minority Investment From LPL Financial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Private Advisor Group has secured a new minority investment from LPL Financial, marking a significant expansion of its ownership structure and reinforcing its position as one of the country’s prominent financial services firms. The deal, effective November 18, 2025, aligns the firm more closely with LPL Financial, one of the fastest-growing wealth management organizations in the United States. Merchant Investment Management, already a minority owner since 2021, remains alongside LPL and legacy shareholders, collectively supporting the firm’s long-term strategy.

Ara Partners Acquires Majority Stake In Centric Fiber To Accelerate Fiber-To-The-Home Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Ara Partners has completed the acquisition of a majority-controlling stake in Centric Fiber, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure portfolio as the firm continues to target investments aligned with industrial decarbonization. The deal brings Ara Partners back into partnership with Centric Fiber’s leadership team, following a previous collaboration from 2018 to 2021. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ascertis Credit Reaches First Close Of Fund IV At $520 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Ascertis Credit has secured a first close of $520 million for its fourth fund, marking a significant step toward its $1 billion target. The close represents the largest first close for a performing private credit fund in India. It reinforces investor confidence in the firm’s strategy, track record, and expanding presence across India and Southeast Asia.

Goldenpeak Closes £375 Million Inaugural Fund Following Rapid 12-Week Raise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Goldenpeak has announced the first and final close of its debut private equity vehicle, Goldenpeak Fund I, at £375 million. The firm completed the raise in just over 12 weeks, attracting strong demand from leading institutional investors across Europe and the United States.

Peek: $70 Million Funding Raised And Acquisitions Of ACME Ticketing And Connect&GO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Peek has announced a significant expansion push, including the acquisitions of ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO, and has secured a $70 million investment led by Springcoast Partners. The combined moves strengthen Peek’s position as a leading technology provider across the $330 billion global experiences market, where it already processes more than $1.5 billion in annual bookings.

Kester Closes Fourth Private Equity Fund At £425 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Kester has completed the first and final close of Kester Capital Fund IV at its hard cap of £425 million, following a four-month fundraising period that attracted significant interest from both existing and new institutional backers. The close marks a substantial leap from the firm’s previous vehicle, which secured £200 million in third-party commitments.

Luma AI: $900 Million Series C Raised As HUMAIN Partners On 2-Gigawatt Saudi Supercluster

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Luma AI announced a significant expansion of its multimodal artificial intelligence ambitions with the closing of a $900 million Series C funding round, led by HUMAIN, the Public Investment Fund-backed company focused on full-stack global AI infrastructure. The round included participation from AMD Ventures and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Amplify Partners, and Matrix Partners.

SeraGene Therapeutics: Strategic Investment Raised From Pathway To Cures To Advance RNA-Based Treatments For Coagulation Disorders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Pathway to Cures, the venture philanthropy fund of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, has made a new investment in SeraGene Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing RNA-based and nanomedicine treatments for blood coagulation disorders. The financing adds a mission-driven investor to SeraGene’s growing roster of backers as the company advances therapies designed to improve outcomes for patients with inherited bleeding conditions.

Earflo Secures Investment To Accelerate At-Home Pediatric Ear Care Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Earflo has received a $415,000 social-mission investment from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to bring a non-invasive, at-home treatment for negative middle ear pressure to young children. The funding will directly support regulatory clearance, manufacturing, and commercialization activities as the company prepares its device for launch.

Hyperfine: $3.7 Million Grant Received To Accelerate Global Brain Health Initiatives

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Hyperfine has received a $3.7 million grant from the Gates Foundation, enhancing the company’s efforts to advance global brain health through its FDA-cleared AI-powered portable MRI technology. The funding will support the development and expansion of neonatal brain imaging capabilities through 2028, with a focus on resource-constrained regions where access to traditional neuroimaging remains limited.

Granite: $10 Million Raised From BGF To Accelerate Global Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Granite, which is Ireland’s largest independent digital specialist, has secured a $10 million investment from BGF to accelerate its acquisition strategy, strengthen its international footprint, and expand its digital service offering with a notable emphasis on artificial intelligence. The infusion of capital marks one of BGF’s latest moves in scaling Irish technology businesses and represents a significant endorsement of both Ireland’s digital economy and Granite’s proven growth trajectory.

AI Proteins: $41.5 Million Series A Raised To Advance De Novo Miniprotein Therapeutics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

AI Proteins has secured $41.5 million in Series A funding to expand the development of its de novo miniprotein therapeutics, marking a significant step toward establishing a new category of purpose-built protein medicines. The round was led by Mission BioCapital and Santé Ventures, with participation from existing backers including Lightchain Capital, Cobro Ventures, and additional investors.

Biocentis: $19 Million Raised To Advance Programmable Biology Platform For Next-Generation Insect Control

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Biocentis has secured a $19 million funding package to advance its genetically engineered insect technologies aimed at reducing the global health, agricultural, and biodiversity threats posed by harmful insect species. The raise combines a $13 million seed equity investment led by the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and Algebris Investments, along with a $6 million award from Wellcome.

Kraken: $800 Million Raised To Accelerate Expansion Of On-Chain Financial Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Kraken has secured $800 million in new funding to advance its strategy of bringing traditional financial products on-chain, marking one of the company’s most significant capital events since its founding in 2011. The funding was completed across two tranches, with the primary tranche backed by institutional investors, including Jane Street, DRW Venture Capital, HSG, Oppenheimer Alternative Investment Management, and Tribe Capital, as well as a significant commitment from Arjun Sethi’s family office. The company also executed an agreement for a $200 million strategic investment from Citadel Securities at a $20 billion valuation.

Kerv.ai: Series B Secured To Accelerate Expansion Of Its AI-Powered Contextual Commerce Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Kerv.ai announced it has closed its Series B funding round, led by Coral Tree Partners, marking a significant step toward scaling its AI-driven contextual commerce and video intelligence solutions. The funding follows a period of substantial commercial momentum, during which the company experienced strong adoption of its interactive and shoppable video technologies across the advertising and media ecosystem.

Synthio Labs: $5 Million Seed Round Raised To Build Voice AI Operating System For Life Sciences Engagement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Synthio Labs has secured a $5 million seed round to advance its clinical-grade voice AI platform, positioning the company as a foundational technology provider for customer engagement across the life sciences sector. Elevation Capital led the funding with participation from 1984 Ventures, Peak XV Partners, Y Combinator, and several strategic healthcare and AI industry angels.

Sprocket Sports Secures Series A From Frontier Growth To Advance Expansion In Youth Sports Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Sprocket Sports has closed a Series A investment round led by Frontier Growth, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion within the youth sports technology sector. The Chicago-based company, founded in 2020, has rapidly positioned itself as a major modern entrant in the competitive market for youth sports club management solutions.

Method Security: $26 Million Raised To Advance Autonomous Cyber Defense Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Method Security has raised $26 million across its Seed and Series A rounds as it accelerates efforts to deliver autonomous cyber defense systems to the U.S. Government and major enterprises. The investment was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, with participation from Blackstone Innovations Investments, Crossbeam Ventures, NFDG, Forward Deployed Ventures, Pax Ventures, WndrCo, 515 Ventures, and prominent industry leaders, including Phil Venables of Google, Frederic Kerrest of Okta, Ryan Noon of Material Security, and Aaron Levie of Box.

Numeric: $51 Million Series B Closed To Expand Into Full Finance Automation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Numeric has secured a $51 million Series B funding round as the San Francisco-based company advances from close management software into a comprehensive finance automation platform. IVP led the round with participation from Menlo Ventures, Founders Fund, Alkeon, 8VC, Socii Capital, Access Industries, Friends & Family Capital, Long Journey Ventures, and Fifth Down, as well as strategic individual investors Marc Huffman, former CEO of BlackLine, and Ron Gill, former CFO of NetSuite. The new capital brings Numeric’s total funding to $89 million.

TULU: $37 Million Series A Closed To Advance Global Expansion And Enhance Its AI-Powered Product Access Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

TULU has expanded its Series A financing to $37 million as the company prepares for its next phase of global scale and product innovation. The new capital includes an additional $17 million co-led by GreenSoil PropTech Ventures, Bosch Ventures, and New Era Capital Partners, with continued participation from Regeneration.VC, Good Company, Aviv Growth Ventures, and i3 Partners.

Arbiter: $52 Million At $400 Million Valuation Raised As It Launches From Stealth To Build A Unified AI Infrastructure For Healthcare

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Arbiter has emerged from stealth with $52 million in funding and a plan to overhaul the fractured U.S. healthcare system by creating a unified AI-powered care orchestration platform that connects payers, providers, and patients. The round was led by TriEdge Investments and MFO Ventures, with participation from WindRose Health Investors and other strategic operators, valuing Arbiter at $400 million.

Dalan Animal Health: $3 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance Shrimp Vaccine Commercialization And Expand Its Innate Immunity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Dalan Animal Health has closed a $3 million SAFE financing round to accelerate the commercialization of its first-in-class shrimp vaccine and extend its Innate Immunity Platform into additional species, marking a significant step forward for the bioscience company following the successful launch of its honeybee vaccine. The round was backed by Good Growth Capital, Meach Cove Capital, and several global investors, highlighting increasing international interest in Dalan’s technology and next-phase product pipeline.

Doppel: $70 Million Series C At $600+ Million Valuation Raised To Accelerate AI-Driven Social Engineering Defense Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Doppel has raised $70 million in new Series C funding as demand surges for AI-powered protection against increasingly sophisticated social engineering attacks. The round brings Doppel’s total funding to $124 million and lifts its valuation to more than $600 million, reflecting a threefold increase in only six months.

RapidSOS: $100 Million Raised To Expand AI Platform After Surpassing One Billion Emergencies Supported

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

RapidSOS has secured a $100 million financing round led by the Apax Digital Funds, marking one of the largest fundraises to date for an emergency response AI company. With this latest capital infusion, the company’s total funding now exceeds $450 million, placing the New York-based public safety technology provider among the most well-capitalized innovators in the sector.