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Find Your Grind Secures $5M Series A Led by Echo Investment Capital
DealsDec 4, 2025

Find Your Grind Secures $5M Series A Led by Echo Investment Capital

Los Angeles‑based education‑tech startup Find Your Grind announced a $5 million Series A round to expand its career‑ready learning platform for middle and high school students. The round was led by Echo Investment Capital with participation from Gross Labs, bringing the...

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imper.ai Secures $28M Funding Led by Redpoint and Battery Ventures
DealsDec 4, 2025

imper.ai Secures $28M Funding Led by Redpoint and Battery Ventures

imper.ai, a NYC-based real-time cyber impersonation prevention startup, announced a $28 million funding round. The round was led by Redpoint Ventures and Battery Ventures with participation from Maple VC, Vessy VC, and Cerca Partners, and will fuel the company’s expansion...

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Ply Secures $8.5M Series A Funding Led by Ferguson Ventures
DealsDec 4, 2025

Ply Secures $8.5M Series A Funding Led by Ferguson Ventures

NYC‑based inventory and purchasing platform Ply announced a $8.5 million funding round, led by Ferguson Ventures with participation from Primary and SignalFire. The capital will be used to expand product capabilities, deepen integrations with field‑service and accounting platforms, and strengthen supplier...

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Azoma Secures $4M Pre-Series A Funding to Boost Generative Engine Optimisation
DealsDec 4, 2025

Azoma Secures $4M Pre-Series A Funding to Boost Generative Engine Optimisation

London‑based Azoma announced a $4 million Pre‑Series A round to accelerate its generative engine optimisation platform for ecommerce. The round was led by Ignite Ventures and included Rank Ventures, eBay Ventures x Techstars, Twinpath, MaRS IAF and several angel investors from...

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Arcturus Secures $2.3M Seed Round to Accelerate 3D Sports Video Platform
DealsDec 4, 2025

Arcturus Secures $2.3M Seed Round to Accelerate 3D Sports Video Platform

San Francisco‑based Arcturus announced a $2.3 million seed funding round led by LDV Capital, with participation from Myelin VC, Vanderbilt University and Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York. The capital will support the expansion of its volumetric video...

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Fact Base Secures $28.5M Series C to Expand ZUMEN SaaS Globally
DealsDec 4, 2025

Fact Base Secures $28.5M Series C to Expand ZUMEN SaaS Globally

Tokyo‑based Fact Base announced a $28.5 million Series C round led by Insight Partners. The funding will support overseas hiring and region‑specific marketing as the company scales its ZUMEN drawing‑management SaaS across 12 countries.

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Eikona Secures $5M Seed Round to Accelerate Generative AI Marketing Platform
DealsDec 4, 2025

Eikona Secures $5M Seed Round to Accelerate Generative AI Marketing Platform

Tel Aviv‑based generative AI startup Eikona announced a $5 million seed round led by StageOne Ventures, with participation from Crescendo Venture Partners, Wix Ventures and Clarim Ventures. The funding will fuel product development and expansion of its lifecycle marketing solutions.

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Orq.ai Secures €5M Seed Round Led by Seed + Speed Ventures
DealsDec 3, 2025

Orq.ai Secures €5M Seed Round Led by Seed + Speed Ventures

Amsterdam‑based generative AI platform Orq.ai announced a €5 million seed round, bringing its total funding to €7.3 million. The round was led by seed + speed Ventures and Galion.exe, with participation from Curiosity VC, Spacetime, XO Ventures, xdeck ventures, Waves Capital and GoldenEggCheck. The...

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Gradial Secures $35M Series B to Accelerate Enterprise SaaS Platform
DealsDec 3, 2025

Gradial Secures $35M Series B to Accelerate Enterprise SaaS Platform

Seattle‑based enterprise software firm Gradial announced a $35 million Series B round led by VMG Partners, with existing backers Madrona and Pruven Capital also participating. The funding brings total capital to $55 million and will be used to speed up platform development...

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Verkada Secures CapitalG Investment, Valued at $5.8B
DealsDec 3, 2025

Verkada Secures CapitalG Investment, Valued at $5.8B

Verkada, the AI‑powered physical security platform, announced a new investment from CapitalG, pushing its valuation to $5.8 billion. The funding will accelerate AI development and may provide liquidity for employees.

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UpTerra Secures Undisclosed Investment From Generation Food Rural Partners Fund
DealsDec 3, 2025

UpTerra Secures Undisclosed Investment From Generation Food Rural Partners Fund

UpTerra, a farm performance technology firm based in Sausalito, announced it has received an investment from Generation Food Rural Partners Fund. The amount was not disclosed, and the capital will be used to expand operations and development efforts.

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Angle Health Secures $134M Series B Funding Led by Portage
DealsDec 3, 2025

Angle Health Secures $134M Series B Funding Led by Portage

San Francisco‑based AI health‑benefits platform Angle Health announced a $134 million Series B round on Dec 3, 2025. The financing, a mix of debt and equity, was led by Portage and included Blumberg Capital, Mighty Capital, PruVen Capital, SixThirty Ventures, TSVC, Wing VC and...

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Curi Bio Secures $10M Series B Funding Led by DreamCIS
DealsDec 3, 2025

Curi Bio Secures $10M Series B Funding Led by DreamCIS

Seattle‑based Curi Bio announced a $10 million Series B round to accelerate its functional data platforms for drug discovery. The round was led by venture firm DreamCIS, with the capital earmarked for expanding disease models and commercial rollout.

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Quickture Secures $1.9M Pre-Seed Round to Accelerate AI Video-Editing Platform
DealsDec 3, 2025

Quickture Secures $1.9M Pre-Seed Round to Accelerate AI Video-Editing Platform

Los Angeles‑based Quickture announced a $1.9 million pre‑seed funding round to fuel the launch of its AI‑powered video‑editing platform. The round was led by Kickstart Ventures with participation from Forward VC and Arts Alliance Fund, and will support product development and...

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Junevity Secures $10M Seed Funding Led by Goldcrest and Godfrey Capital
DealsDec 3, 2025

Junevity Secures $10M Seed Funding Led by Goldcrest and Godfrey Capital

San Francisco biotech firm Junevity announced a fresh $10 million seed round, bringing its total seed financing to $20 million. The round was led by Goldcrest Capital and Godfrey Capital and will fund the advancement of its siRNA program targeting...

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Titan OS Secures €50M Series A to Accelerate Europe’s Independent Connected TV OS
DealsDec 3, 2025

Titan OS Secures €50M Series A to Accelerate Europe’s Independent Connected TV OS

Barcelona‑based Titan Operating System (Titan OS) announced a €50 million Series A round led by Highland Europe, with participation from Mangrove Capital Partners and other investors. The funding will support the rollout of its independent Connected TV operating system across Europe,...

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Lemurian Labs Secures $28M Series A Funding
DealsDec 3, 2025

Lemurian Labs Secures $28M Series A Funding

Lemurian Labs announced an oversubscribed Series A round, raising $28 million, which includes capital from previously issued convertible securities. The funding will support the company's next phase of growth and product development.

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Supper Secures $11M Seed Funding Led by Union Square Ventures
DealsDec 3, 2025

Supper Secures $11M Seed Funding Led by Union Square Ventures

Supper, an agentic data platform, announced an $11 million seed round led by Union Square Ventures with participation from BoxGroup, Inspired Capital, Torch Capital, and Avid Ventures, accelerating its mission to provide fast, reliable answers for high‑growth companies.

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Elastic Invests in Siren to Boost AI-Driven Investigation Platform
DealsDec 3, 2025

Elastic Invests in Siren to Boost AI-Driven Investigation Platform

Irish investigation firm Siren announced it has received an undisclosed investment from Elastic, aiming to accelerate development of its AI-driven platform and the newly launched K9 AI Companion used by security and law‑enforcement agencies. The partnership deepens a long‑standing relationship...

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Lyric Bio Secures $6.6M Seed Round Led by Venture Collective
DealsDec 3, 2025

Lyric Bio Secures $6.6M Seed Round Led by Venture Collective

Lyric Bio, a biomanufacturing startup focused on human‑tissue‑based therapeutics, announced a $6.6 million seed financing. The round was led by Venture Collective with participation from Black Diamond Ventures, Draper Associates, Lucas Venture Group, Meiji Seika Pharma, SOSV and other investors, and...

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Gradial Secures $35M Series B to Accelerate Agentic Marketing Platform
DealsDec 3, 2025

Gradial Secures $35M Series B to Accelerate Agentic Marketing Platform

Seattle‑based Gradial announced a $35 million Series B round to expand its enterprise software for agentic marketing operations. The funding will support product development and go‑to‑market initiatives, positioning Gradial for faster growth in the B2B SaaS space.

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TRIANA Biomedicines Closes $120M Series B Funding Round
DealsDec 3, 2025

TRIANA Biomedicines Closes $120M Series B Funding Round

TRIANA Biomedicines, a Lexington‑based biopharmaceutical firm, announced the closing of an oversubscribed $120 million Series B financing round. The new capital will support the company’s drug development pipeline and expansion plans. The round was reported on December 3, 2025.

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Artera.io Secures $65M Growth Investment to Reach $100M CARR
DealsDec 3, 2025

Artera.io Secures $65M Growth Investment to Reach $100M CARR

Artera.io announced a $65 million growth investment, aiming to hit $100 million in Contracted Annual Recurring Revenue by the end of 2025. The funding will accelerate its AI‑driven patient communication platform. The round underscores investor confidence in the company's hybrid...

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Burns Engineering Secures Undisclosed Investment From Ocean Sound
DealsDec 3, 2025

Burns Engineering Secures Undisclosed Investment From Ocean Sound

Philadelphia‑based Burns Engineering announced it has received an undisclosed investment from Ocean Sound to fund expansion of its transportation and infrastructure solutions. The capital will support operational growth and further development efforts, marking a strategic partnership for the engineering firm.

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Juniper Biosciences Secures $40M Seed Round Led by NovaCapital
DealsDec 3, 2025

Juniper Biosciences Secures $40M Seed Round Led by NovaCapital

Juniper Biosciences, a radiopharmaceutical developer based in Bridgewater, NJ, announced a $40 million seed financing round. The round was led by NovaCapital alongside individual investors and the Club Degli Investitori, and will fund expansion and R&D efforts.

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Unlimited Industries Secures $12M Seed Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz and CIV
DealsDec 3, 2025

Unlimited Industries Secures $12M Seed Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz and CIV

San Francisco‑based Unlimited Industries, which uses AI to redesign infrastructure construction, announced a $12 million seed financing. The round was co‑led by Andreessen Horowitz and CIV, with participation from other industry investors.

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Triana Biomedicines Secures $120M Series B Funding Led by Ascenta Capital and Bessemer
DealsDec 3, 2025

Triana Biomedicines Secures $120M Series B Funding Led by Ascenta Capital and Bessemer

Lexington, MA‑based Triana Biomedicines announced a $120 million Series B round to advance its molecular glue discovery platform. The financing was led by Ascenta Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from several other venture firms.

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Ridley Secures $6.4M Seed Funding Led by Fifth Wall
DealsDec 3, 2025

Ridley Secures $6.4M Seed Funding Led by Fifth Wall

Real‑estate tech startup Ridley announced a $6.4 million seed round to accelerate its AI‑powered platform for homeowners. The round was led by Fifth Wall with participation from 1984 Ventures, 1Sharpe Ventures, Moxxie Ventures, Aglae Ventures, Park Rangers Capital and angel investors...

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Aether Biomachines Raises $15M to Accelerate AI-Designed Protein Solutions
DealsDec 3, 2025

Aether Biomachines Raises $15M to Accelerate AI-Designed Protein Solutions

San Francisco‑based Aether Biomachines announced an additional $15 million in funding to expand its platform that converts AI‑designed proteins into commercial products. The new capital will support scaling of its reindustrialization efforts across multiple sectors.

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Pine Secures $25M Series A to Accelerate AI Agent Platform
DealsDec 3, 2025

Pine Secures $25M Series A to Accelerate AI Agent Platform

Pine, a Palo Alto‑based AI agent startup, announced the close of a $25 million Series A round led by Fortwest Capital. The funding will be used to enhance its privacy‑first AI framework and expand go‑to‑market efforts.

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Autolane Secures $7.4M Funding Led by Draper Associates and Hyperplane
DealsDec 3, 2025

Autolane Secures $7.4M Funding Led by Draper Associates and Hyperplane

Autolane, a Palo Alto‑based autonomous vehicle infrastructure startup, announced a $7.4 million financing round. The round was led by Draper Associates and Hyperplane with participation from LAUNCH and Feld Ventures, and will accelerate deployments across retail, restaurant and commercial property sectors.

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Circulate Health Secures Strategic Investment From Scrum Ventures
DealsDec 3, 2025

Circulate Health Secures Strategic Investment From Scrum Ventures

Circulate Health, a Novato‑based precision therapeutic plasma exchange firm, announced a strategic investment from Scrum Ventures. The undisclosed funding will support the company's operational expansion and R&D efforts. The deal was reported on December 3, 2025.

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Nada Raises $10M Series A Led by Interlock Partners
DealsDec 2, 2025

Nada Raises $10M Series A Led by Interlock Partners

Dallas‑based fintech Nada announced the close of a $10 million Series A round, bolstering its platform for homeowner equity solutions. The round was led by Interlock Partners with participation from LiveOak Ventures, Riverwalk Capital Partners, and a venture debt facility from Nomura...

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Simular Secures $21.5M Series A Led by Felicis to Accelerate AI Agent Platform
DealsDec 2, 2025

Simular Secures $21.5M Series A Led by Felicis to Accelerate AI Agent Platform

Simular announced a $21.5 million Series A round led by Felicis, with existing seed investors NVentures and South Park Commons also participating. The funding will support the rollout of its AI‑driven agent for macOS and the upcoming Windows version.

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Axiado Secures Over $100M in Series C+ Funding Led by Maverick Silicon
DealsDec 2, 2025

Axiado Secures Over $100M in Series C+ Funding Led by Maverick Silicon

Axiado announced today that it has closed a Series C+ round, raising more than $100 million to accelerate its AI‑driven, hardware‑anchored security platform. The round was led by Maverick Silicon with participation from Prosperity7 Ventures, Orbit Venture Partners, Crosslink Capital, Nosterra...

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Mujin Secures $233M Series D Funding Led by NTT Group and QIA
DealsDec 2, 2025

Mujin Secures $233M Series D Funding Led by NTT Group and QIA

Mujin announced the first close of its Series D round, raising $233 million through equity and debt financing. NTT Group led the equity raise with Qatar Investment Authority as co‑lead, alongside Mitsubishi HC Capital Realty and Salesforce Ventures, while Japanese banks...

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Vinci Secures $46M Seed and Series A Funding Led by Xora Innovation and Eclipse
DealsDec 2, 2025

Vinci Secures $46M Seed and Series A Funding Led by Xora Innovation and Eclipse

Vinci, a physics‑driven AI startup for hardware design, emerged from stealth on Dec 2, 2025 and announced a combined $46 million seed and Series A round. The financing was led by Xora Innovation with Eclipse heading the seed portion, bolstering Vinci's push to accelerate...

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Gradium Secures $70M Seed Funding to Accelerate AI Voice Technology
DealsDec 2, 2025

Gradium Secures $70M Seed Funding to Accelerate AI Voice Technology

Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium announced a $70 million seed round led by FirstMark Capital and Eurazeo, with participation from Xavier Niel, DST Global Partners, Eric Schmidt and others. The funding will support the launch of its ultra‑low‑latency audio‑language models for developers across...

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Reema Health Secures $19M Series B Funding
DealsDec 2, 2025

Reema Health Secures $19M Series B Funding

Reema Health announced a $19 million Series B round backed by LRVHealth and Optum Ventures. The capital will fuel expansion of its health‑plan partnerships and member‑engagement technology, highlighting investor confidence in its tech‑enabled, human‑powered solution.

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Ascentra Labs Secures $2M Seed Funding Led by NAP
DealsDec 2, 2025

Ascentra Labs Secures $2M Seed Funding Led by NAP

London‑based AI startup Ascentra Labs announced a $2 million seed round on Monday, led by Berlin venture firm NAP with participation from several founder‑angels. The funding will fuel the company’s U.S. expansion and go‑to‑market efforts targeting consulting firms.

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Curative Health Insurance Raises $150M Series B Funding
DealsDec 2, 2025

Curative Health Insurance Raises $150M Series B Funding

Curative Health Insurance Company announced a $150 million Series B round, valuing the startup at $1.275 billion. The round was led by Upside Vision Fund and included investors such as JAM Fund, Galaxy Digital, Duquesne Family Office, DCVC and Martin Varsavsky.

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PermitFlow Secures $54M Series B Led by Accel
DealsDec 2, 2025

PermitFlow Secures $54M Series B Led by Accel

PermitFlow, an AI‑powered construction permit platform, announced a $54 million Series B round. The financing was led by Accel with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Felicis, Initialized Capital, Altos Ventures, Y Combinator and existing backers, bolstering its growth in the construction SaaS market.

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Kalshi Raises $1B in Funding Round at $11B Valuation
DealsDec 2, 2025

Kalshi Raises $1B in Funding Round at $11B Valuation

Prediction market platform Kalshi announced a $1 billion funding round, valuing the company at $11 billion. The round was led by returning investor Paradigm with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Capital G and other existing backers. The financing comes...

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Eon Secures $300M Series D Funding Led by Gil Capital
DealsDec 2, 2025

Eon Secures $300M Series D Funding Led by Gil Capital

Eon announced a $300 million Series D round on Dec 2, 2025, led by Elad Gil of Gil Capital. The funding brings total capital to $500 million and values the company at $4 billion, accelerating its AI‑focused cloud backup platform. Returning investors include Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed...

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Antares Secures $96M Series B to Accelerate Nuclear Microreactor Development
DealsDec 2, 2025

Antares Secures $96M Series B to Accelerate Nuclear Microreactor Development

Antares, an advanced nuclear energy startup, announced the close of a $96 million Series B round led by Shine Capital with participation from several other investors. The financing includes $71 million in new equity and $25 million in debt to fund equipment, factory build‑out,...

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OpenAI Takes Stake in Thrive Holdings in Latest Circular Deal
DealsDec 1, 2025

OpenAI Takes Stake in Thrive Holdings in Latest Circular Deal

OpenAI announced it is acquiring an ownership stake in Thrive Holdings, a private‑equity‑style firm that backs AI‑focused companies. The terms were not disclosed, but the partnership will embed OpenAI’s engineering and research teams within Thrive‑owned businesses to accelerate AI adoption....

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Akura Medical Secures $53M Series C to Advance Thrombectomy Platform
DealsDec 1, 2025

Akura Medical Secures $53M Series C to Advance Thrombectomy Platform

Akura Medical announced a $53 million first close of its Series C round, led by Qatar Investment Authority. The capital will fund development of the Katana Thrombectomy System, NavIQ software, and support clinical trial and regulatory efforts.

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Morphocell Technologies Secures $10M Series A Extension
DealsDec 1, 2025

Morphocell Technologies Secures $10M Series A Extension

Montreal‑based Morphocell Technologies announced a $10M Series A extension, bringing its total Series A funding to $50M. The round was led by Investissement Québec and CDP Venture Capital, supporting its tissue‑therapeutics platform for organ replacement.

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Nevis Secures $35M Series A to Accelerate AI Wealth Management Platform
DealsDec 1, 2025

Nevis Secures $35M Series A to Accelerate AI Wealth Management Platform

Nevis, a New York‑based AI platform for wealth management, announced a $35 million Series A round led by Sequoia Capital, ICONIQ and Ribbit Capital. The funding brings its total capital to $40 million and will be used to scale its SaaS offering...

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