Venture Capital

Hughes & Company: Closing Of Second Private Equity Fund At Over $200 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Hughes & Company, a private equity firm with a focus on healthcare software and technology-enabled services, announced the closing of its second private equity fund, known as Hughes Growth Equity Fund II, L.P. This fund reached its hard cap of $260 million, surpassing its initial target of $200 million.

Woven Capital: Toyota’s VC Arm Reveals $800 Million Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced the launch of a new strategic investment subsidiary called Toyota Invention Partners Co., Ltd. (TIP). This subsidiary is equipped with ¥100 billion, approximately equivalent to $670 million, to facilitate its operations. In addition to TIP, Woven Capital, which serves as Toyota’s growth-stage venture investment arm, has announced the establishment of Fund II. This new fund boasts financial backing of $800 million, equivalent to approximately ¥120 billion, matching the initial Fund I that was launched in 2021.

Avenue Sports Fund: Over $1 Billion Closed For Investing In The Athletic Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Global asset management firm Avenue Capital Group has announced the successful final closing of the Avenue Sports Fund, which has garnered over $1 billion in capital commitments. This substantial amount reflects strong investor confidence in the potential of the sports industry.

Verdane: Freya XII Fund Closed At €2 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Verdane, an investment firm specializing in the European lower mid-market, announced the final closing of its latest fund, Verdane Freya XII, at its maximum hard cap of €2 billion. This achievement not only sets a record as the largest fund in Verdane's 22-year history but also elevates the total capital raised by the firm since its establishment to an impressive €9 billion.

Gemspring Capital: Second Growth Solutions Fund Closed At $1.1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Gemspring Capital Management, a leader in the middle-market private equity sector, announced the successful closing of its latest fund, Gemspring Growth Solutions II (GGS II). This new fund has achieved $1.1 billion in capital commitments. The fundraising for GGS II was completed in just three months and was oversubscribed, reaching its hard cap in its inaugural and final closing.

NanoQT: First Closing Of $14 Million Series A Raised To Transform Quantum Computing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies (NanoQT) is a company at the forefront of quantum computing, focusing on the innovative development of ultra-low-loss nanofiber cavity-QED (quantum electrodynamics) interconnects specifically designed for quantum processors. In a significant milestone, the company announced the successful first closing of its Series A financing round, securing $14 million in capital. The round was led by Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP) and included participation from Brevan Howard Macro Venture Fund. Additional backing came from existing investors: WASEDA University Ventures, Inc. (WUV), JAFCO Group Co., Ltd., Mirai Creation Fund III (managed by SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd.), and Keio Innovation Initiative (KII).

Inspiren: $100 Million Series B Raised For AI-Based Solutions Redefining Senior Living

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Inspiren, a leader in AI-powered solutions that are redefining senior living, has announced it has raised $100 million in Series B funding. This financing round was led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Avenir, Primary Venture Partners, Scale Venture Partners, Story Ventures, Third Prime, and Studio VC. With this new funding, Inspiren’s total funding now stands at $155 million.

Prelude: $16 Million Raised For Endpoint Security Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Prelude Security, an endpoint protection platform, has recently announced an investment of $16 million. This funding round was led by Brightmind Partners and includes contributions from existing backers such as Sequoia Capital and Insight Partners. With this latest infusion of capital, Prelude’s total funding now stands at an impressive $45 million.

Sunrise Group: $29 Million Raised For Expanding Dreem Health

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Sunrise Group, known as a leader in sleep health technology, has announced a funding round of $29 million dedicated to expanding Dreem Health, its innovative digital sleep clinic, to ensure its services reach all 50 states in the U.S. This funding round was led by Eurazeo, and it attracted investment from a diverse array of other participants, including Amazon's Alexa Fund, WE International, Kurma Partners, Vives Fund, Majycc (an investment fund under UI Investissement), Namur Invest, Seventure Partners, Investsud, Sambrinvest, Noshaq, IMBC, and Invest.BW.

Hub.xyz: Funding Secured From SwissBorg For Scaling Distributed AI And Data Infrastructure Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Hub.xyz has emerged as a programmable bandwidth network that leverages the idle internet connections of everyday users to provide real-time data streams designed for AI systems. The company recently announced the closing of a pre-seed funding round, as well as the commencement of its seed funding round, paving the way for further growth and development.

Bonsai Health: $7 Million Seed Funding Closed For Improving Healthcare With Agentic AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Bonsai Health, a pioneering AI platform dedicated to automating complex healthcare workflows, has recently secured $7 million in seed funding, led by Bonfire Ventures and Wonder Ventures. Since its launch, Bonsai has positively impacted the healthcare landscape by engaging over 235,000 patients across more than 100 healthcare groups and specialty practices. The platform has scheduled over 36,000 appointments, ensuring that patients receive timely and necessary medical care, alleviating staff workload by eliminating repetitive tasks, and fostering predictable growth for healthcare practices.

Amplio: $11.1 Million Series A Raised For Scaling AI-Based Surplus Solutions For Global Manufacturers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Amplio, an innovative AI company dedicated to revolutionizing how enterprise manufacturers manage their surplus inventory, has recently announced it raised $11.1 million in a Series A funding round. This funding round was led by prominent investors Hitachi Ventures and Yamaha Motor Ventures, with crucial participation from existing backers such as Construct Capital, Slow Ventures, Alpaca VC, and High Alpha Capital.

Gain: $12 Million Seed Funding Raised To Transform Procurement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Gain, a deeptech startup specializing in intelligent AI Employees for hire, has officially emerged from stealth operations and raised a $12 million seed funding round. This funding was led by The Garage, with contributions from BlueRed Partners and Bazan Group. The primary goal of this investment is to propel Gain's next phase of research and development, focusing on the launch of additional AI Employees, expanding its product teams, and enhancing overall business growth across the United States and Europe.

Expert Systems: Series A Funding Raised For Drug Discovery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Expert Systems, a leading provider in drug discovery acceleration, has recently announced a Series A funding round and the launch of Mondego Bio, an innovative company focused on immuno-oncology. Mondego Bio is headquartered in Biocant Park, located in Cantanhede, Portugal, a hub that fosters biotechnology research and development. This new venture is backed by notable investment firms, including Biovance Capital, Torrey Pines Investment, and OrbiMed, all of which are recognized for their strategic investments in the life sciences.

OXCCU: Oxford University Spin-Out Secures $28 Million Series B

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

OXCCU, a spin-out from the University of Oxford specializing in innovative carbon recycling technologies, has announced the successful completion of a £20.75 million ($28 million) Series B funding round, which was oversubscribed. This funding round attracted a diverse group of new investors, including Orlen VC, Safran Corporate Ventures, International Airlines Group (IAG), Hostplus, and TCVC. Additionally, OXCCU continues to enjoy the support of existing investors, including Clean Energy Ventures, IP Group/Kiko Ventures, Aramco Ventures, Eni Next, Braavos Capital, and the University of Oxford itself.

Bite Stream: $25 Million Raised From NewSpring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Bite Stream, the flagship software platform developed by Bite Investments—an industry-leading provider of innovative technology solutions for the alternative investments sector—has made headlines by securing $25 million in strategic growth capital from NewSpring Growth. This capital comes from NewSpring Capital’s dedicated growth equity strategy, which focuses on investing in rapidly expanding technology companies poised to transform their industries.

Tie: $10 Million Series A Raised For Advancing Real-Time Audience Ownership For E-Commerce Brands

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2025

Tie, previously known as Revenue Roll, has established itself as a player in the realm of AI-based identity solutions, specifically designed to help e-commerce brands transform their anonymous website visitors into high-value customers. Recently, the company secured a $10 million Series A funding round. This funding was led by Innovating Capital and included contributions from Stage 2 Capital, Hawke Ventures, and several influential angel investors, who feature top executives from notable companies such as Brex and Share Local Media. With this latest investment, Tie has successfully raised a total of $17 million since its inception.

Commcrete: $29 Million Closed For SATCOM-On-The-Move Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Commcrete, an innovative leader in tactical satellite communication systems, has recently announced that it has secured $29 million in funding through its Seed and Series A investment rounds. The latest funding of $21 million in the Series A round was spearheaded by Greenfield Partners, with notable contributions from Redseed Ventures and existing investors.

Crystalys Therapeutics: $205 Million Series A Raised For Transforming Gout Treatment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Crystalys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for gout, a condition characterized by high levels of uric acid in the blood that can lead to painful arthritis flare-ups. The company has officially announced its launch, coinciding with a successful $205 million Series A financing round. This substantial funding will focus on addressing the significant unmet medical needs faced by individuals living with gout, aiming to advance the development of effective treatments.

Alex: $20 Million Raised To Transform AI-Based Recruiting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Alex, an innovative AI recruiting partner transforming the way companies identify and hire talent, has made headlines by announcing the successful raising of $20 million in funding. This significant investment includes a $17 million Series A round, which was led by Peak XV Partners. Notably, this round also saw substantial participation from Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) of Fortune 500 companies, as well as reputable firms like Y Combinator and Uncorrelated Ventures. Plus, prominent investors such as Tim Sackett, Kris Fredrickson, and Dalton Caldwell have joined in supporting Alex’s mission.

SureCo: $23 Million Series A Raised For Meeting Demand For ICHRA Among Large Employers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

SureCo, an administrator specializing in Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA), has announced the successful completion of a $23 million Series A funding round. This funding round was spearheaded by Health Velocity Capital, a notable investment firm in the healthcare sector, with additional participation from Kaiser Permanente Ventures, the venture capital arm of one of the largest integrated healthcare organizations in the United States.

EdSights: $80 Million Raised From JMI For AI-Based Student Voice Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

EdSights, renowned as the first AI-powered platform dedicated to amplifying student voices, recently announced an $80 million strategic growth investment from JMI Equity.

Axon Therapies: $32 Million Series A Secured For Developing Heart Failure Treatments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Axon Therapies, a pioneering company in the medical device field, has announced the closure of an oversubscribed $32 million Series A funding round, focused on developing innovative treatments for heart failure. This funding round was co-led by two prominent new investors, Earlybird Venture Capital and Santé Ventures, and saw contributions from existing investor Deerfield Management, as well as fresh investments from CD Capital and KOFA Healthcare.

Valence: $50 Million Series B Raised For Enterprise AI Coach Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Valence, the company behind Nadia, which is referred to as the world’s first enterprise AI coach, has recently announced a significant funding milestone, successfully raising $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. This investment will enable Valence to develop its product further and expand its reach in the enterprise software market.

Factory: $50 Million Series B Raised And Droids Agents Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Factory has officially announced the launch of Droids—innovative software development agents that have achieved the prestigious #1 ranking on Terminal Bench, a rigorous benchmarking standard recognized by industry-leading tools such as Claude Code and Cursor. This advancement coincides with a successful $50 million Series B funding round, which attracted a consortium of investors, including renowned venture capital firms such as NEA and Sequoia Capital, tech giant NVIDIA, and financial powerhouse J.P. Morgan. Notable angel investors, including Frank Slootman, Nikesh Arora, and Aaron Levie, have also joined this funding round, underscoring their confidence in Factory's vision.

yasp: $5 Million Seed Funding Closed For Enhancing Agentic AI Compiler

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Yasp, a pioneering deep tech startup dedicated to advancing AI technologies, has announced the completion of its $5 million seed funding round, which was led by Capnamic. In addition to Capnamic, participants included Start-up BW Innovation Fonds & MBG BW as well as several seasoned business angels.

Trismik: £2.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding Closed For LLM Evaluation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Trismik, an emerging company in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), has recently announced the completion of a £2.2 million pre-seed financing round. This funding was led by Twinpath Ventures and included participation from notable investors such as Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, Parkwalk Advisors, Fund F, Vento Ventures, and various angel investors associated with Ventures Together.

Light: AI-Based Finance Platform Raises $30 Million Series A

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Light, an innovative AI-native finance platform renowned for its ability to process an astounding 280 million records in under a second, has recently secured $30 million in Series A funding. Balderton Capital spearheaded this funding round, with contributions from other prominent investors, including Atomico, Cherry Ventures, Seedcamp, and Entrée Capital. Notably, several angel investors also joined the round, including Thomas Wolf, the Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Hugging Face, and Charles Songhurst, a Board Member at Meta.

Alguna: $4 Million Secured For Revenue Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Alguna is a platform backed by Y Combinator that transforms the processes of pricing, quoting, and billing, specifically for AI, SaaS, and fintech companies. Recently, Alguna announced the closing of a $4 million seed funding round, which was led by prominent venture firms Mango Capital and Atlantic Labs, with additional participation from various successful startup founders and operators who share an interest in streamlining financial processes within B2B organizations.

Yup: $32 Million Series C-1 Raised For Southeast Asia-Based Digital Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Yup - which is a Southeast Asia-based digital bank, announced it has successfully concluded its C-1 equity funding round at $32 million. Prominent US investment firms, including Moore Strategic Ventures, Spice Expeditions, and Platanus, strongly supported this latest funding. The round also saw significant participation from various institutional investors and the company's existing shareholders, signaling continued confidence in Yup's strategic direction and growth trajectory.