Venture Capital

Qunova Computing: $10 Million Secured To Advance Quantum Advantage in Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Qunova Computing, a pioneering developer of quantum algorithms, has announced the successful closing of its Series A funding round, raising $10 million USD (13.5 billion Korean Won) from prominent investors including GS Ventures, Korea Development Bank, GU Equity Partners, Company K, Quantum Ventures Korea, JB Investment, CKD Venture Capital, and Daesung Private Equity.

AiGent: $6 Million Seed Funding Raised For Improving Grid Reliability

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

AiGent, a pioneer in AI-based distributed power plant technology, has raised $6 million in seed funding, with significant backing from prominent investors ZIP and CIV. This rapid infusion of capital marks a critical milestone in AiGent’s mission to transform the American power grid by leveraging a vast, underutilized network of backup generators.

Splight: $12.4 Million To Improve Grid Congestion Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Splight, an innovative grid technology company headquartered in San Francisco, has raised $12.4 million in SAFE funding, spearheaded by Blue Bear Capital and ZOMA Capital. This infusion of capital is a pivotal milestone for Splight as it accelerates its expansion across North America and Europe amid surging demand for electricity grid solutions.

OpenLight: $34 Million Series A Funding to Drive Photonics Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

OpenLight, a leader in custom photonic chip design, has closed a $34 million Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in its evolution from a Synopsys subsidiary to an independent, venture-backed company. The round, which drew substantial interest and was oversubscribed, is co-led by Xora Innovation and Capricorn Investment Group. Notable participants include Mayfield, Juniper Networks (now part of HPE), Lam Capital, New Legacy Ventures, and K2 Access.

Kasa: $40 Million Secured To Advance Hospitality Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Kasa, a leader in tech-driven hospitality management for hotels and apartment-style accommodations, has secured a $40 million growth investment led by one of the world’s top growth investors, SLW. This funding round marks a pivotal step in Kasa’s mission to reinvent the hospitality landscape through advanced technology and AI.

UBS And Domino Data Lab Expand Strategic Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

UBS has announced a significant expansion of its strategic partnership with Domino Data Lab, a leader in enterprise AI platforms. This collaboration, further reinforced by a fresh equity investment led by UBS and the appointment of a UBS observer to Domino’s board, marks a new chapter in AI-driven transformation within the financial sector.

Twin Health: $53 Million Raised To Transform Metabolic Care With AI Digital Twins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Twin Health, a metabolic health technology company, has raised $53 million in new funding led by Denmark’s Maj Invest. This fresh investment aims to propel the company’s growth into Fortune 500 enterprises and health plans across diverse sectors, including retail, healthcare, finance, technology, and manufacturing.

AgendaPro: $35 Million Secured To Transform Service Businesses In Latin America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

AgendaPro, a leader in software solutions for appointment-based service businesses across Latin America, has announced a $35 million investment led by Riverwood Capital, with participation from Kayyak Ventures. This funding will enable AgendaPro to expand its reach further and accelerate product development, empowering even more local service providers.

General Fusion: $22 Million Raised To Advance LM26 Fusion Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

General Fusion has raised $22 million (CAD $ 30 million) in new financing to accelerate the development of its revolutionary LM26 fusion demonstration project and advance its mission to deliver zero-carbon fusion energy. The latest funding round attracted support from a prestigious lineup of investors, including Segra Capital, PenderFund (via the Pender Growth Fund and Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund), Chrysalix Venture Capital, MILFAM, JIMCO—the global investment arm of the Jameel family—Gaingels, Thistledown Capital, Presight Capital, and Hatch.

Agenda Hero: $5.6 Million Closed To Transform Calendar Management With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Agenda Hero, a rising force in productivity technology, has announced a successful $5.6 million funding round led by Upfront Ventures, with participation from Precursor Ventures and early backer K9 Ventures. This significant capital infusion signals strong investor confidence in Agenda Hero’s mission to eliminate the drudgery of manual calendar entry and revolutionize time management for individuals, families, and organizations worldwide.

CLIKA: Seed Funding Raised For AI Compression Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

CLIKA, an innovative AI compression platform, has announced the successful close of its seed funding round, attracting strategic investments from distinguished organizations, including Accenture Ventures, IQT, Milemark Capital, and Golden Gate Ventures. This global backing reflects the growing need for solutions that can address one of AI’s most pressing challenges: deploying increasingly complex models across a fragmented, resource-constrained technology landscape.

Source Certain: Strategic Investment Raised From Greensphere

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Greensphere Capital has made a strategic investment in Source Certain, a global leader in scientific origin verification, through its Gaia Sciences Innovation Fund. This partnership aims to scale Source Certain’s machine learning-driven platform, while integrating cutting-edge bioscience research to advance supply chain transparency.

CompanyCam Secures Major Investment To Accelerate AI-Driven Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

CompanyCam, a leading productivity platform for contractors, has announced a significant strategic growth investment led by B Capital as part of its Series C funding round. This investment positions B Capital as CompanyCam’s largest external investor, joining Decades Holdings and other prominent backers, including Insight Partners, JMI Equity, Blueprint Equity, Nelnet, Invest Nebraska, and WndrCo.

Loft Dynamics: $24 Million Series B Raised To Transform VR Pilot Training

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Loft Dynamics, known as a global leader in virtual reality flight training, has successfully raised $24 million in a Series B funding round. This pivotal investment was led by Friedkin, with participation from Alaska Airlines, existing shareholders such as Sky Dayton and Craft Ventures, and UP.Partners.

OSW Secures $5.5 Million in Strategic Funding to Accelerate Global Clean Energy Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

OSW (One Stop Warehouse), a force in Australia's solar distribution sector, has marked a new chapter in its growth by securing $5.5 million in strategic investment from SparkEdge Capital, a renowned Shanghai-based venture capital firm specializing in energy and technology advancements. This significant funding round marks a pivotal moment as OSW sets its sights on expanding its clean energy footprint globally.

Dirac: $10.7 Million Funding Raised And Siemens Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Dirac, a manufacturing technology company, has raised $10.7 million in funding, marking a significant milestone for the company’s mission to modernize American industry. This financial boost comes as reshoring and revitalizing domestic manufacturing have become strategic imperatives for both economic and national security.

Roadrunner Venture Studios: $25 Million Quantum Initiative For New Mexico

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Roadrunner Venture Studios has been chosen by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) to lead a significant $25 million initiative aimed at advancing quantum technology in New Mexico. The project focuses on establishing a quantum innovation campus in Downtown Albuquerque’s Innovation District, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, including a multi-node quantum network, testing and demonstration labs, rapid prototyping capabilities, and specialized equipment such as dilution refrigerators. These resources are set to attract top quantum startups and provide a nurturing environment for cutting-edge research and commercialization.

Ontic: $230 Million Series C Funding Raised To Advance Connected Security Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Ontic, a leader in connected security intelligence, has announced $230 million in Series C funding led by KKR, alongside JMI Equity, Silverton Partners, Ridge Ventures, and Ten Eleven Ventures. This influx will accelerate Ontic’s AI investments, enhance automation for security teams, and expand its international reach.

Therm: $3.6 Million Series A Raised To Decarbonize The Food Supply Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Therm Solutions, a pioneering developer of carbon projects dedicated to decarbonizing the food supply chain, recently secured $3.6 million in Series A funding. This investment comes from the same private backers who participated in Therm’s seed round in 2021 and will be instrumental in fueling the company’s global expansion and scaling its Super Pollutant Carbon Credits.

Relcu: New Funding Raised For AI-Based System Of Action For Financial Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Relcu, a Unified CRM and AI agent co-pilot designed for financial services, has announced a new funding round with support from Menlo Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, Clocktower Ventures, MUFG Innovation Partners, Commerce Ventures, and Valley Ventures.

Method AI: $20 Million Series A Secured To Enhance Physician Visualization During Surgical Oncology Procedures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Method AI, a medical technology innovator dedicated to advancing oncology outcomes, has secured $20 million in Series A funding to further develop its pioneering surgical ultrasound platform. Originating from Cleveland Clinic in 2021, Method AI was founded in response to challenges faced by leading robotic surgeons, who struggled with inadequate visualization of subsurface anatomy during complex surgical oncology procedures. The latest financing round, led by a private family office and featuring participation from Cleveland Clinic and the JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund, will accelerate the company’s mission to enhance surgical precision and patient results.

Molecular You: $5 Million Series A Raised For Scaling Predictive Health Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Molecular You has announced the successful close of a $5 million USD Series A financing, led by Voloridge Health, with additional support from Dynamic Leap and others.

Pylon: $31 Million Series B Funding Secured For AI-Based B2B Support Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Pylon, a company aiming to be the first AI-powered operating system for B2B support, announced today that it has raised $31 million in Series B funding. The round was co-led by a16z and Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), with additional participation from existing investors, including General Catalyst and Y Combinator. This new funding brings Pylon’s total capital raised to $51 million.

restor3d: Partners Group Buys Minority Stake For $104 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

restor3D, recognized as a pioneer in personalized orthopedic technology, has announced a significant strategic investment partnership with Partners Group, a leading private market investment firm. Under this agreement, Partners Group will acquire a notable minority stake in restor3d, representing the company’s introduction to institutional investment. The deal involves a total capital raise of $104 million, including $65 million in new equity from Partners Group and $39 million from existing shareholders.

WizCommerce: $8 Million Secured For AI-Based Sales Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

WizCommerce is an innovative AI-powered sales and e-commerce platform specifically designed for wholesale distributors. The company has secured $8 million in Series A funding, led by Peak XV Partners, to further its mission of modernizing the wholesale industry. Traditional wholesale operations often depend on outdated systems such as spreadsheets and cumbersome portals.

Nest Health: Over $12.5 Million Series A Secured For Expanding In-Home Family Care Model For Medicaid

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Nest Health, a pioneering provider of in-home and whole-family care for Medicaid families, has secured over $12.5 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by returning investors 8VC and Blue Venture Fund, with additional participation from Amboy Street Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Health 2047, Nicholas Jarboe, and others. This backing amplifies Nest Health’s mission to deliver comprehensive care directly to families, addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs within the comfort of their own homes.

ProVerum: $80 Million Series B Raised For Treating BPH

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

ProVerum Limited, a leading innovator in urological medical devices, has announced the successful completion of an $80 million Series B equity financing round. This significant capital raise is a major milestone for the company as it moves toward the commercialization of its novel treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition affecting millions of men worldwide. The funding round was led by MVM Partners, a well-known investment firm specializing in healthcare, with new investments from OrbiMed and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). Existing investors, including Gilde Healthcare Partners, Lightstone Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, and Enterprise Ireland, also participated, demonstrating strong continued support for ProVerum’s mission.

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards $6 Million In Maricopa County Higher Education Grants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded $6 million in surprise grants to six major Arizona colleges and universities, each receiving $1 million, to support their missions in Maricopa County. Recipients include Arizona State University, Creighton University, Grand Canyon University, Maricopa Community Colleges, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.

CVector: $1.5 Million Pre-Seed Funding Raised For Industrial AI Backbone Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

CVector Energy has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to build advanced AI technology for industrial operations. Their platform connects data from factories, energy systems, and other critical infrastructure, enabling operators to utilize AI for faster decision-making and problem-solving.

Verdata: $8 Million Series A Secured For Expanding Data-Driven Risk Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Verdata, an emerging frontrunner in the domain of commercial risk data and analytics, has secured an impressive $8 million in Series A funding. This milestone was led by Continental Investors and supported by a coalition of strategic partners, including 1st & Main Growth Partners, Front Porch Venture Partners, Overline Venture Capital, and respected industry figures.