Venture Capital

HiOctave: $15 Million Raised For Personalizing Customer Experiences

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

HiOctave has launched with the mission of helping small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) revolutionize how they automate and personalize customer experiences. And the company has secured $15 million in funding led by Vinod Khosla and his firm Khosla Ventures. Additional financial backing comes from several notable investors, including Celesta Capital and the Anthology Fund, which is operated jointly by Anthropic and Menlo Ventures, along with Carya Venture Partners.

Goldman Sachs Acquires $7 Billion AUS Firm Industry Ventures In Deal Valued Up To $965 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Goldman Sachs Group has announced its intention to acquire Industry Ventures, a highly regarded venture capital platform known for its extensive investments throughout all stages of the VC lifecycle. Industry Ventures manages an impressive $7 billion in assets under supervision (AUS) and has executed over 1,000 primary and secondary investments since its inception in 2000. The firm boasts a remarkable net internal rate of return (IRR) of 18% and a net realized multiple on invested capital (MOIC) of 2.2X, demonstrating its effectiveness in generating returns for its investors.

Nilo Therapeutics: $101 Million Series A Raised For Advancing Neuro-Immunology Drug Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Nilo Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on restoring immune balance through neural circuit modulation, has launched with $101 million in Series A funding. The round was led by The Column Group (TCG), DCVC Bio, and Lux Capital, with additional support from the Gates Foundation and Alexandria Venture Investments.

Planera: $8 Million Raised For Visual Collaborative Scheduling For Construction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Planera, a leader in visual collaborative scheduling for the construction industry, has announced an advancement in its operations within the data center market, following the raising of an additional $8 million in funding. The funding round features ongoing support from established investors, including Sorenson Capital, Sierra Ventures, Prudence, and Brick and Mortar Ventures. Additionally, Zachry Construction Corporation and various executives from the construction industry have contributed, reinforcing the strong confidence in Planera's vision and capabilities. This funding round raises Planera's total to $26.5 million.

Glide Identity: Over $20 Million Series A Closed For Digital Identity Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Glide Identity, a major player in the digital identity security sector, has successfully raised over $20 million in Series A funding. Crosspoint Capital Partners led this funding round with participation from other investors like Amigos Venture Capital, Singtel Innov8 Ventures, and Sir Ronald Cohen.

Prezent AI: $30 Million Raised And Prezentium Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Prezent AI, a leading platform specializing in enterprise business presentations for the Life Sciences and Technology industries, has announced it has secured an additional $30 million in funding. This announcement comes hand in hand with the acquisition of Prezentium, the largest provider of business presentation services in the Life Sciences sector.

NanoPhoria Bioscience: €83.5 Million Series A Secured For Advancing Heart Failure Therapy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

NanoPhoria Bioscience, a biotech company based in Milan, announced the successful first close of its €83.5 million Series A financing round. This round was led by XGEN Venture, Sofinnova Partners, and CDP Venture Capital, with additional investments from Panakès Partners and one other undisclosed investor.

Main Capital Partners: €300 Million Single-Asset Continuation Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Main Capital Partners, an investor specializing in enterprise software across Europe and North America, has announced the successful closing of its second continuation fund. This fund has raised a substantial total of €300 million in commitments.

Ecosystem Investment Partners: $400 Million Fifth Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP), a real asset private equity firm, has announced the closing of its latest fund, Ecosystem Investment Partners V, L.P., which has attracted over $400 million in capital commitments.

Ascenta Capital: Final Close Of $325 Million Inaugural Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Ascenta Capital announced the closure of its inaugural fund, raising $325 million. The firm is dedicated to investing in biotechnology companies that are in the development stages of creating multiple medicines. This significant financial milestone positions Ascenta as a key player in the biotech investment landscape.

Trogenix: $95 Million Series A Closed For Advancing Clinical Development Of Curative Cancer Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Trogenix, a biotech company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment, announced the closing of its Series A financing round at £70 million (approximately $95 million). This funding will accelerate the development of its robust pipeline of potentially curative cancer therapies targeting multiple forms of aggressive solid tumors, moving them swiftly into clinical trial phases.