Venture Capital

Catalyx Space: $5.4 Million Seed Funding Closed To Advance Orbital Logistics Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Catalyx Space, a San Francisco-based space infrastructure company developing end-to-end hardware, software, and operations for orbital logistics, has closed an oversubscribed $5.4 million Seed funding round led by Outlander VC. The round follows a $1.7 million pre-seed raise in January, which culminated in Catalyx’s first successful capsule drop test within just six months.

Helex: $3.5 Million Seed Funding Closed To Advance Non-Viral Gene Therapies for Genetic Kidney Diseases

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Helex, a therapeutics company pioneering targeted non-viral gene therapies for kidney diseases, has raised an oversubscribed $3.5 million Seed round led by pi Ventures, with participation from Bluehill Capital, SOSV, and a global syndicate of investors. The new funding brings Helex’s total capital raised to over $6 million.

Jensen Partners Buying Baier Associates To Enhance EMEA Executive Search Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Jensen Partners, a leader in executive search and advisory for capital raising, announced the acquisition of Baier Associates (UK), an award-winning executive search and consulting firm specializing in alternative investments. The transaction marks a significant milestone in Jensen Partners’ continued expansion across EMEA, enhancing its global capabilities in capital formation, investments, and strategic advisory services.

Steven Bartlett’s Steven.com Hits $425 Million Valuation Following Investment Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Steven Bartlett’s company Steven.com has reached a $425 million valuation following a significant new investment round led by Slow Ventures and Apeiron Investment Group. Other notable backers in this round include Philipp Freise (KKR), Second Sight Ventures, Tom Profumo (Active Partners), Magnus Grimeland (Antler), Gary Vaynerchuk, Kevin Rose (founder of Digg), Will Ahmed (Founder of Whoop), Bryan Johnson, Alex Hormozi, and Codie Sanchez. The raise marks what is believed to be Europe’s largest funding round for a creator holding company.

VentureMed: $28 Million Series C Raised For Advancing FLEX VP System And Global Vascular Care Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

VentureMed Group, a Minnesota-based medical device innovator focused on vessel preparation and access management technologies for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and arteriovenous fistulas and grafts (AVF, AVG), announced the completion of a $28 million Series C financing round. The funding was led by S3 Ventures, with participation from existing investors, including Endeavour Vision.

Sensor Tower: Strategic Investment Raised From Shinhan Securities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Sensor Tower, a leading provider of competitive intelligence across the digital economy, announced it has secured a strategic investment from Shinhan Securities, one of South Korea’s largest securities brokerage and investment banking firms, and a subsidiary of Shinhan Financial Group. The investment will support Sensor Tower’s ongoing product innovation, particularly in web and generative AI datasets.

Dream Exchange: Strategic Investment Raised From Elwood Blackwell

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Dream Exchange announced that veteran consumer packaged goods executive Elwood Blackwell has made a strategic investment in the company, marking another milestone for the minority-controlled exchange initiative. The Chicago-based platform is working toward becoming the first minority-controlled licensed stock exchange in U.S. history, pending SEC approval.

Surgical Automations: $3.4 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance AI-Based Endoscopy Robotics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Surgical Automations, a Dallas-based surgical-robotics company operating in stealth mode, has closed an oversubscribed $3.4 million seed round to accelerate development of its next-generation gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy platform. The funding round was co-led by Dr. Fred Moll, founder of Intuitive Surgical, and TurboStart, a Bengaluru-based cross-border venture capital firm.

Dott: €85 Million Raised Through Nordic Bond Issuance And Series D Extension

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Dott, a leading European shared micromobility company, announced it has raised a total of €85 million through two complementary financing transactions: the issuance of €70 million in senior secured floating rate bonds in the Nordic market and a minimum of €15 million in preferred equity as an extension of its Series D round.

Reflectiz: $22 Million Series B Raised For Expanding AI-Driven Web Exposure Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Reflectiz, a leader in web exposure management, has raised $22 million in a Series B funding round led by Fulcrum Equity Partners, with participation from Capri Ventures, YYM Ventures, AFG Partners, and others.

Eli Lilly To Invest Over $1.2 Billion In Puerto Rico Expansion To Boost U.S. Oral Medicine Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Eli Lilly and Company announced plans to invest over $1.2 billion to expand and modernize its Lilly del Caribe manufacturing site in Carolina, Puerto Rico, significantly increasing its oral medicine production capacity in the United States. The expansion aims to integrate advanced technologies and enhance the company’s ability to manufacture a growing portfolio of oral solid medicines across therapeutic areas including cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology.

Legora: $150 Million Series C At $1.8 Billion Valuation Raised To Advance AI Innovation in Legal Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Legora, a collaborative AI platform transforming the legal profession, has closed a $150 million Series C funding round at a valuation of $1.8 billion. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with continued participation from existing backers ICONIQ, General Catalyst, Redpoint Ventures, Benchmark, and Y Combinator. The new capital will support the company’s rapid global expansion and accelerate its growing product roadmap.

The Mobile-First Company: $12 Million Closed To Expand Its AI Suite for Small Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

The Mobile-First Company has raised $12 million (€10 million) in a Seed round led by Base10 Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners to accelerate the development of its mobile-first AI software for small businesses. The funding will support the company’s expansion into new product lines, its relocation to Miami, and plans to hire more than 30 people locally and remotely.

Q.ANT: Series A Funding Expanded To $80 Million Following Duquesne Family Office Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Q.ANT, a Stuttgart-based deep-tech company pioneering photonic processing for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC), has expanded its Series A funding round to a total of $80 million following an additional investment from Duquesne Family Office, the investment firm of Stanley F. Druckenmiller.

Whatnot: $225 Million Series F At $11.5 Billion Valuation Raised For Live Shopping Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Whatnot is a US-based e-commerce company launched by Grant LaFontaine and Logan Head that has a mission of to build a community-driven marketplace where buyers and sellers can shop, sell, and connect. The company recently announced it raised $225 million in Series F funding at a valuation of $11.5 billion. The funding round was co-led by DST Global and CapitalG, with participation from our new investors Sequoia Capital and Alkeon Capital and returning investors Greycroft, Andreessen Horowitz, avra, and BOND.

Sequoia Capital: $950 Million Closed For New Venture Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Sequoia Capital partner Konstantine Buhler revealed that the firm has raised $950 million in new funds. Of the $950 million, $200 million is allocated to Seed Fund VI, and $750 million is allocated to Venture Fund XIX.

Octopus Capital: £60 Million Raised To Expand UK Care Home Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Octopus Capital has announced a £60 million investment into its Octopus Healthcare Strategy, marking a significant step in its mission to enhance and expand the UK’s care home sector. The funding round includes £58 million from LGPS Central (LGPSC) and an additional contribution from Knight Frank Investment Management, further strengthening Octopus Capital’s position as one of the leading investors in the UK’s healthcare infrastructure.

Axonic Insurance: $210 Million Equity Investment Raised From LuminArx And Deutsche Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Axonic Insurance, a global annuity and insurance platform and subsidiary of Axonic Capital, has secured a $210 million preferred equity investment led by LuminArx Capital Management, with participation from Deutsche Bank. The strategic capital will enable Axonic Insurance to expand its global footprint, enhance product innovation, and strengthen its technology and servicing infrastructure.

Uluu: A$16 Million Series A Raised For Scaling Seaweed-Based Plastic Alternative

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Uluu, an Australian startup developing sustainable materials from seaweed, has raised A$16 million in Series A funding to build a demonstration plant and advance its mission to replace fossil fuel-based plastics with natural biodegradable alternatives. The round was led by German growth investor Burda Principal Investments, with participation from Main Sequence, Novel Investments (the family office of one of the world’s largest textile groups), Startmate, and a consortium of impact and family investors including Fairground and Trinity Ventures.

Michigan State University: Spartan Ventures Creation Approved For Expanding NIL Opportunities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees has approved an Affiliation Agreement authorizing President Kevin Guskiewicz to establish Spartan Ventures, a new non-profit, tax-exempt corporation designed to advance and support the university’s athletic department. The initiative marks a significant modernization of MSU Athletics, positioning the university to operate at the forefront of the rapidly evolving collegiate sports landscape.

Recess: $30 Million Series B Closed And Kyle Thomas Named As President And Co-CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Recess, a pioneer in the relaxation beverage category, has raised $30 million in Series B funding and appointed industry veteran Kyle Thomas as its new President and Co-CEO. The round was led by CAVU Consumer Partners, with participation from Rocana, Midnight Ventures, Torch Capital, Doehler Ventures, KAS Venture Partners, Vanquish, and Craig Kallman.

Hoop.dev: Seed Funding Raised For Advancing Secure Application Delivery For Developers And AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Hoop.dev, a secure access platform designed to eliminate friction in application delivery, announced a seed funding round led by Venture Guides with participation from Y Combinator. The funding will help the company scale its platform, expand its team, and accelerate innovation at the intersection of developer productivity, security, and AI.

Innocap: Strategic Investment Raised From Bain Capital As Assets Surpass $100 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Innocap Investment Management, a leading Dedicated Managed Account (DMA) platform serving institutional investors, announced a strategic growth investment from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities as it surpasses $100 billion in platform assets. The partnership is designed to accelerate Innocap’s next phase of growth and enhance its technology-driven service model that helps institutions structure, access, and monitor alternative investment portfolios.

Lula Commerce: $8 Million Series A Raised For Advancing AI-Based Digital Transformation In Convenience Retail

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Lula Commerce, a leader in AI-powered e-commerce solutions for convenience retailers, announced it has raised an $8 million Series A funding round led by SEMCAP AI, with participation from Rich Products Ventures, GO PA Fund, NZVC, UP.Partners, Green Circle Foodtech Ventures, and Outlander VC. The new capital brings Lula’s total funding to over $16 million, positioning the company to meet growing digital demand across the $1 trillion U.S. convenience retail market.

Vesence: $9 Million Seed Funding Closed For Law Firm AI Agent Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Vesence, an emerging AI platform transforming how law firms work, announced it has raised a $9 million seed round led by Emergence Capital, with participation from Creandum, Y Combinator, and 20VC. The round also included angel investors Paul Graham, Anton Osika, and Jason Boehmig, underscoring strong early confidence in the company’s vision for precision-driven AI in legal workflows.

FrontlineIQ: $3.3 Million Seed Funding Closed For Building AI Coaching Platform For In-Person Sales Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Montreal-based FrontlineIQ has officially emerged from stealth with an oversubscribed $3.3 million seed round to bring AI-powered sales coaching to millions of in-person sales professionals across North America. The funding round was led by AQC Capital with participation from strategic investors across retail, automotive, and financial services.

Sparrow BioAcoustics: $10 Million Secured For Expanding U.S. Rollout Of Smartphone-Based Cardiac AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Sparrow BioAcoustics has raised $10 million in new financing to accelerate the expansion of its AI-driven cardiac assessment platform across hospitals in North America. The funding round was led by Killick Capital and Klister Credit, with participation from Pelorus VC, 98827 Newfoundland & Labrador Inc., and Brinex Capital.

Resilience: $825 Million In Long-Term Financing Secured From Oak Hill Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Resilience, a technology-driven biomanufacturing company focused on broadening access to complex medicines, announced it has secured long-term debt financing of up to $825 million from Oak Hill Advisors (OHA). The funding would strengthen the company’s balance sheet and accelerate its contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) strategy, particularly across its operations in Cincinnati and Toronto.

Ares Direct Lending Secures $1.5 Billion For Specialty Healthcare Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Ares Management has raised approximately $1.5 billion for its dedicated specialty healthcare strategy under Ares Direct Lending, marking the final close of the inaugural Ares Specialty Healthcare Fund (ASH). The total includes anticipated leverage and represents a significant expansion of Ares’ investment activity across the healthcare sector.

BluWave: $14 Million Growth Investment Raised For Advancing AI-Driven Market Network for Private Equity Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

BluWave, a leading market network platform serving the private equity ecosystem, announced the closing of a $14 million strategic growth investment led by Highmount Capital, with participation from HighSage Ventures and other investors. The funding will be used to advance BluWave’s AI and data intelligence capabilities, expand its network of service providers, and scale its go-to-market operations.