Venture Capital

Scale Social AI: $1.3 Million Raised To Advance Customer-Generated Local Advertising Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Scale Social AI has secured $1.3 million in pre-seed financing to advance its marketing technology platform, which turns authentic customer content into localized advertising for franchises and multi-location brands. The round was led by LAUNCH and The Syndicate, both overseen by entrepreneur and investor Jason Calacanis, with additional participation from RTP Angel Fund, Primordial Ventures, Charlotte Fund, Triangle Tweener Fund, Blue Valley Capital, a network of strategic angel groups, and individual investors, including Mike Cristinziano, former senior vice president at Citrix and Digital Ocean. Earlier this year, the company also received a $50,000 SEED grant from the NC IDEA Foundation.

Hermes Biosciences: Seed Funding Raised To Advance High-Yield Extracellular Vesicle Isolation Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Hermes Biosciences has secured a seed financing round to advance the delivery of its first commercial benchtop instrument for isolating extracellular vesicles. The company plans to debut the platform in 2026 for clinical researchers in academia, pharmaceutical organizations, and clinical laboratory settings that require standardized and scalable EV workflows. Genoa Ventures led the funding round, with participation from Paladin Capital Group and Vertical Venture Partners. Genoa’s venture studio, General Inception, also provided Pre-Seed capital and company formation support.

ELM Utility Services: Major Growth Investment Raised For Supporting National Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Tiger Infrastructure Partners has completed a significant growth investment in ELM Utility Services, a United States-based provider of outsourced public utility locating services. The investment is described as transformational for the company and positions ELM to accelerate its already significant growth nationwide.

The Partner Companies Secures Over $100 Million Strategic Investment From Tensile To Accelerate Manufacturing Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

The Partner Companies have secured a strategic equity investment exceeding $100 million from Tensile Capital Management, completing a capital raise that now totals more than $300 million. The funding includes the company’s recently closed syndicated credit facility of more than $200 million, led by Huntington Bank, marking a significant expansion phase for the U.S. advanced manufacturing group.

Nudge Security: $22.5 Million Series A Raised To Advance Workforce AI And SaaS Governance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Nudge Security has raised $22.5 million in Series A financing as the Austin-based company accelerates its mission to secure AI and SaaS usage at the Workforce Edge. Cerberus Ventures led the new funding round with additional participation from Ballistic Ventures, Forgepoint Capital, and Squadra Ventures. Alongside the investment, Cerberus Ventures Director Morgan Mahlock will join the company’s board.

Victor Capital Partners: New National Security Services Platform Created Following Strategic Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Middle-market private equity firm Victor Capital Partners has launched a new national platform by acquiring four regional security companies and teaming with veteran industry executives. The company, which partners with branded businesses in the specialty consumer, industrial technology, and business services sectors, said the newly formed platform will introduce a new brand in 2026 and aims to serve a broad spectrum of clients.

OpenHands: $18.8 Million Series A To Bring Open-Source Cloud Coding Agents To Enterprises

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Enterprise software development is poised for transformation after OpenHands announced that it has secured $18.8 million in a Series A funding round. Madrona Venture Group led the investment with participation from Menlo Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Fujitsu Ventures, and Alumni Ventures.

AskTuring.ai: Series A Funding Launched And Guy Reams Named As Co-CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Enterprise AI startup AskTuring.ai announced the launch of its Series A financing round, targeting between $10 million and $15 million to support accelerated product development and customer expansion. The company is building on an oversubscribed seed round and growing demand from a diversified customer base.

LineLeap: Over $30 Million At $200 Million Valuation Raised For Brand Experience Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

LineLeap, a platform redefining how people access nightlife venues and brand experiences, announced the closure of its latest funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to $200 million and lifting its total capital raised to over $30 million.

Jiga: $12 MIllion Series A Closed For AI-Era Hardware Sourcing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Platform provider Jiga announced the closing of a $12-million Series A funding round, led by Aleph with participation from seed-round backer Symbol and accelerator Y Combinator. The capital injection arrives as Jiga scales into sourcing bottlenecks that hardware and AI companies face when procuring custom physical parts for aerospace, defense, robotics, and other advanced sectors.

VenstraMedical: Strategic Investment Raised To Drive Next-Generation Cardiac Support Device Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Cardiovascular medical-device company VenstraMedical today announced a significant investment from Minnesota-based venture capital firm Highcroft Capital, which will accelerate the company’s development of its next-generation percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD). The funding underscores VenstraMedical’s ambition to transform temporary mechanical circulatory support for patients in cardiogenic shock or undergoing high-risk coronary interventions.

Lifordi Immunotherapeutics: Strategic Investment Raised As Sanofi Ventures Joins $112 Million Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Clinical-stage biotech company Lifordi Immunotherapeutics, which is focused on developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Sanofi Ventures — the venture-capital arm of global healthcare company Sanofi — alongside additional funding from its existing investors including ARCH Ventures, 5AM Ventures, and Atlas Venture. The funding brings Lifordi’s total capital raised to $112 million to date.

Chargeflow: $35 Million Series A Closed To Advance AI-Driven Chargeback Automation for Enterprise Merchants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Chargeflow announced the closing of a $35 million Series A funding round, which includes a $10 million debt facility, bringing the company’s total funding to $49 million. The round was led by Viola Growth with participation from existing investor OpenView Venture Partners.

Ursa Major Raises $100 Million Series E Round, Garners Additional $50 Million Debt Funding, And Books $115 Million in Contracts

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Aerospace and defense firm Ursa Major Technologies has announced the successful closing of a $100 million Series E financing round, complemented by commitments of $50 million in debt funding. The investment comes as the company simultaneously announced over $115 million in bookings through the first three quarters of 2025, signaling robust momentum across both government and commercial sectors.

Apono: $34 Million Series B Raised To Advance AI-Driven Cloud Access Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Cloud identity and security firm Apono announced today that it has closed a $34 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to over $54 million. The round was led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) with participation from Swisscom Ventures, Vertex Ventures, 33N Ventures, and existing investors.

Big Rentals: $2.8 Million Seed Funding Raised To Digitize U.S. Equipment Rental Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Big Rentals announced that it has secured $2.8 million in seed funding. SNAK Venture Partners led the round with participation from Ironspring Ventures, Forum Ventures, the LAUNCH Fund (founded by Jason Calacanis), and NuFund Venture Group.

Hapiko: $7 Million Raised To Launch Stickerbox, An AI-Powered Sticker Printer for Kids

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Brooklyn-based creative tech firm Hapiko announced the launch of its new product, Stickerbox — described as the first AI-powered voice-to-sticker printer built specifically for children. The device enables kids to verbally describe an image, such as “a dinosaur on a skateboard” or “a Viking ship sailing through outer space.” Then it prints a high-quality black-and-white sticker that children can colour and customise. The product works without a smartphone or laptop, offering independent, hands-on play.

Bitfury Launches $1 Billion Funding Initiative To Advance Ethical Emerging Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Bitfury has launched a $1 billion funding initiative as part of its transformation from a bitcoin-mining pioneer into a global investment firm focused on accelerating ethical and human-centric emerging technologies. The company plans to begin deploying capital as early as the fourth quarter of 2025.

Captain T Cell: €20 Million Funding Raised To Propel Next-Gen Solid Tumor TCR-T Programs Into Clinic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 19, 2025

Biotech firm Captain T Cell announced today the successful closing of an equity financing round, bringing its total available funding to €20 million, together with previously secured grants. The funds are earmarked to drive the company's proprietary pipeline—specifically its lead autologous TCR-T program, CTC127, into a first-in-human Phase I trial, and push its allogeneic “off-the-shelf” TCR-T platform toward clinical readiness.

Lambda: Over $1.5 Billion Series E Raised To Build Superintelligence Cloud Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Cloud infrastructure provider Lambda announced it has secured more than $1.5 billion in a Series E funding round led by TWG Global, with participation from US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT) and several existing investors.

Intellectus Partners Spins Out Intellebox.ai, Names AJ De Rosa CEO To Lead AI Platform For Advisory Firms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Intellectus Partners announced that it has appointed AJ De Rosa as Chief Executive Officer of Intellebox.ai, effective October 1, 2025, marking the transition of the platform from an internal innovation initiative to an independent company serving advisory and wealth management firms.

MS&AD Invests $1.44 Billion For 18% Stake in Barings, Expanding Global Asset-Management Reach

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

MassMutual and its global asset-management subsidiary, Barings, announced that MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, via its subsidiary Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI), will acquire an 18% equity stake in Barings from MassMutual. Under the agreement, MassMutual will remain the majority owner of Barings, with an 82% stake, and will maintain controlling governance rights.

TMT ID: £30 Million Investment Secured From BGF

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Mobile-identity intelligence firm TMT ID has secured a £30 million investment from growth capital investor BGF, paving the way for accelerated U.S. market expansion and further innovation in mobile data and identity solutions.

Xenia: $12 Million Series A Secured To Advance AI Adoption Across Frontline Multi-Location Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Xenia announced that it has raised $12 million in Series A investment from PSG, strengthening the company’s position as an emerging AI leader in the multi-location operations sector. The round represents PSG’s second investment in the company following its initial backing in 2021 and supports Xenia’s plan to deepen its AI capabilities for frontline and headquarters teams.

Quantum: $400 Million Raised To Expand AI-Powered SMB Lending Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Quantum Lending Solutions has closed a $400 million financing round that will accelerate the company’s expansion and strengthen its position as a key infrastructure provider for banks, marketplaces, and technology platforms seeking to extend responsible credit to small and medium-sized businesses. The new capital includes a $250 million warehouse line, additional corporate debt, and new equity. The round was led by a global asset-based private credit firm, with debt participation from ATLAS SP Partners and equity participation from LL Funds. Macquarie Capital served as advisor on the transaction.

Prismic Life: $1.3 Billion In New Capital Closed To Expand Global Reinsurance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Prismic Life Holding Company has closed its third capital raise, securing $1.3 billion to expand its global life and annuity reinsurance platform. The company, sponsored by Prudential Financial and Warburg Pincus, attracted participation from a broad consortium of international investors. The new funding is expected to add substantial capacity to support Prismic’s long-term growth strategy.

VahatiCor: $23 Million Series B Raised To Advance A-FLUX Development For Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

VahatiCor announced that it has closed a $23 million Series B financing round to accelerate the clinical and engineering development of its A-FLUX Reducer System, a device intended to improve myocardial perfusion for patients suffering from Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction. The round was led by S3 Ventures with participation from Intuitive Ventures and a strategic investor. The new capital will support SERRA-I early feasibility study enrollment, continued engineering work, preparation for further clinical studies, and planning for pivotal trials and regulatory engagement.

Monogram Capital Partners: $350 Million Fund Closed To Accelerate Consumer Sector Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Monogram Capital Partners has completed the final close of Monogram Capital Partners Fund III at its hard cap of $350 million, marking the firm’s largest fund to date and bringing its regulatory assets under management to approximately $1.75 billion. The fund was significantly oversubscribed, driven by strong participation from both existing and new Limited Partners, including endowments, foundations, family offices, funds of funds, and other prominent institutions.

Vincere Biosciences: $5 Million Grant From Michael J. Fox Foundation Secured

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Vincere Biosciences has received a $5 million grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. This significant award will accelerate the company’s lead USP30 inhibitor program toward clinical testing in 2026. The funding, provided through the Foundation’s Therapeutics Pipeline Program, will support Investigational New Drug-enabling studies and biomarker development work to guide the program’s transition from laboratory research to human clinical trials.

ShorePoint Secures Strategic Investment From CM Equity Partners To Advance Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

ShorePoint, a Herndon, Virginia-based cybersecurity firm focused on protecting critical federal assets, announced that it has received a strategic investment from CM Equity Partners. The capital infusion marks a significant milestone for the fast-growing cybersecurity provider as it prepares to expand its capabilities, deepen its customer footprint, and enter new markets. The company will continue operating as a stand-alone business, with its existing executive leadership team remaining fully invested and at the helm.