Venture Capital

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.

Paid: $21.6 Million Seed Funding Raised For Advancing Autonomous AI Agent Economy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Paid, a company dedicated to establishing the foundational infrastructure for the emerging AI agent economy, has successfully concluded an oversubscribed Seed funding round, raising $21.6 million. This significant investment was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with new participation from FUSE and continued support from existing investor EQT Ventures. This funding brings the company's total funding to $33.3 million, signaling strong investor confidence in its mission.

MiningStore: $3.4 Million Secured For Advancing Development Of A 10 MW Dual-Grid Bitcoin Mining Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

MiningStore, a company specializing in Bitcoin mining infrastructure, announced it has secured a $3.4 million strategic loan from Millennium Infrastructure Fund. This financing is earmarked to accelerate the development of a new 10-megawatt dual-grid Bitcoin mining facility, significantly boosting the company's operational footprint. The new funding positions MiningStore to reach a total of 62.5 megawatts of operational capacity by December 2025, representing a 45% increase in just six months.

Ardent AI: $2.15 Million Pre-Seed Funding Secured For Advancing AI Data Engineer Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Ardent AI, a company specializing in the development of autonomous agents for data engineering, has announced that it has secured $2.15 million in pre-seed funding. The funding round was led by Crane Venture Partners, with participation from Active Capital, Zach Wilson, and a group of operator-angels. This fresh capital will help Ardent accelerate the development of its innovative technology aimed at transforming how companies manage and maintain their data pipelines.

Epic Padel: $10 Million Secured To Advance U.S. Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

Epic Padel, a Virginia-based company dedicated to expanding the sport of padel in the United States, has announced a $10 million seed round. This funding will be used to accelerate the company's growth across the U.S. and support the development of innovative padel communities worldwide.

BusCaro: Pakistan-Based Commuting Platform Secures $2 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2025

BusCaro, a transportation technology company operating in Pakistan, has announced a new funding round of $2 million. The investment was led by Daman Investments and included participation from firms such as Cartography Capital, Epic Angels, Wahed Ventures, Accelerate Prosperity, as well as several angel investors. This funding boost brings BusCaro's total financing to $3.5 million.

Rebellions: $250 Million At $1.4 Billion Valuation Secured For Advancing Next-Gen AI Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2025

Rebellions, a rapidly expanding AI inference chip company based in Asia, announced today that it has closed a $250 million Series C funding round. As part of the funding round, Arm has become a strategic partner. The round also attracted considerable support from other key industry players, including Samsung Ventures and Pegatron VC, which strengthens Rebellions' strategic connections throughout the semiconductor and AI module ecosystem. Follow-on investments from existing backers, such as the Korea Development Bank and Korelya Capital, further demonstrated confidence in the company's direction. The round also welcomed new international investors, including Lion X Ventures, signaling broad global interest in the company's technology.

Nuclide Therapeutics: King’s College Spin-Out Raises £5 Million To Develop Drugs For Therapy-Resistant Cancers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2025

Nuclide Therapeutics (NTx), a spin-out company from King’s College London, has completed a £5 million investment round to accelerate the development of a specialized class of radioactive drugs designed to combat aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers. The funding, provided by German investor Marathon Beteiligungs AG, is tied to specific developmental milestones, ensuring strategic focus as the company transitions its cutting-edge technology toward clinical application.

Anything: $11 Million At $100 Million Valuation Raised For AI App Builder Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2025

Anything, a San Francisco-based company advancing AI-driven no-code app development, announced it has secured $11 million in a Series A funding round. While the capital raise totaled $11 million, the funding catapults the company's valuation to $100 million, reflecting investor confidence in its disruptive approach to software creation. This oversubscribed Series A was led by Footwork Ventures, with participation from M13. Existing investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Uncork Capital, also doubled down on their seed investments, bringing Anything’s total capital raised to nearly $20 million.

Sanofi: $625 Million Commitment Announced To Advance Investments In Biotech

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2025

Sanofi Ventures, the dedicated corporate venture capital arm of the global biopharmaceutical company Sanofi, has announced a significant expansion of its investment capacity. The company has committed an additional $625 million over multiple years to its evergreen venture fund, a move that boosts its total assets under management to over $1.4 billion. This increased funding reflects Sanofi’s long-term strategy of investing in innovative biotech and digital health startups that align with its mission to improve patient outcomes and transform medicine.

C4 Ventures: €100 Million Third Fund Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2025

C4 Ventures, a European venture capital firm led by experienced technology operators, has announced the launch of its third investment fund. The new fund aims to raise approximately 100 million euros and will focus on early-stage investments in artificial intelligence and deep technology startups across Europe. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe's position as a global leader in the field of AI and advanced technologies.

WeTravel: $92 Million Series C Raised To Transform Multi-Day Travel Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2025

WeTravel, a pioneering operating system poised to transform the landscape for businesses specializing in multi-day travel experiences, has announced the completion of its Series C funding round, raising an impressive $92 million. The funding was led by Sapphire Ventures, with strategic support from Left Lane Capital, Base10, Cross Creek, and a host of experienced angel investors. The influx of capital has effectively tripled WeTravel's valuation, marking a milestone in its growth trajectory and firmly establishing its status as the premier platform for tour operators and travel businesses globally.

BGF: Tracy Bownes Named As Head Of Value Creation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2025

BGF, a leading investor focusing on growth-stage companies, has announced the appointment of Tracy Bownes as its new Head of Value Creation. This strategic move aims to strengthen BGF's commitment to supporting its portfolio companies in achieving rapid growth and maximizing their potential.

Flox: $25 Million Series B Raised For Unified Software Lifecycle Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2025

Flox, a platform dedicated to streamlining the software creation process, has raised $25 million in its Series B funding round. The latest investment was led by Addition, a prominent venture capital firm, with participation from existing investors and new backers including NEA, the D. E. Shaw Group, Hetz Ventures, and Illuminate Financial. This financial boost aims to accelerate the development of Flox’s platform and broaden its reach into a market that is increasingly challenged by the complexities of modern software development.

Workfully: Over €4 Million Seed Raised For Turning Recruiters Into the Next Wave of Content Creators

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2025

Workfully, a Barcelona-based recruitment platform, has announced the completion of a seed funding round that exceeded €4 million. The funding round was oversubscribed, meaning there was more investor demand than the amount of capital the company sought to raise. This strong investor interest highlights the confidence in Workfully’s innovative approach to transforming the recruitment industry.