Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Crisp Secures $26M Series B1 Funding Led by Paine Schwartz Partners
Bentonville‑based AI platform Crisp announced the close of a $26 million Series B1 round, aimed at expanding its vertical AI solutions for retail. The round was led by Paine Schwartz Partners with participation from Blue Cloud Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Cox, DNX, Prologis and Wellington Management.
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Shapes Secures $24M in Seed and Series A Funding
Tel Aviv‑based AI‑native PeopleOS startup Shapes announced a $24 million raise spanning its Seed and Series A rounds. The Series A was led by Entrée Capital with participation from NFX and F2 Venture Capital, which led the Seed round.
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Cadent Acquires YouTube Video‑Ad Platform VuePlanner
Predictive advertising firm Cadent announced the acquisition of VuePlanner, a YouTube video‑ad planning and measurement platform, to broaden its total‑video capabilities across linear, CTV and YouTube. The deal integrates VuePlanner’s AI‑driven media‑intelligence tools into Cadent’s offering, enhancing advertisers’ ability to...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
SuperCircle Secures $24M Series A Led by Foundry
SuperCircle, a full‑stack textile waste management platform serving top retail brands, announced a $24 million Series A round. The round was led by Foundry with participation from BBG Ventures, Renewal Fund and Elemental Impact, and will fund expansion of its AI‑powered...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Earned Acquires OJM Group to Boost Wealth Advisory Services
Earned, a New York‑based tech‑enabled wealth firm, announced the acquisition of Cincinnati‑based OJM Group, a registered investment adviser and insurance brokerage. The deal, disclosed on Dec 10 2025, adds roughly $1 billion in AUM to Earned’s wealth advisory platform, though the purchase price...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Vatn Systems Secures $60M Series A to Accelerate Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Development
Portsmouth‑based defense tech firm Vatn Systems announced a $60 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to $76.5 million. The round was led by BVVC with participation from Hanwha, Airbus Ventures, Geodesic Capital and several other strategic investors, supporting the company’s...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Bobyard Secures $35M Series A to Accelerate AI Construction Platform
Bobyard, the San Francisco‑based AI platform for construction takeoffs, announced a $35 million Series A round led by 8VC with participation from several other investors. The funding will be used to enhance its computer‑vision models, expand into new trades and grow its...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Oboe Secures $16M Series A Led by A16z to Accelerate AI-Powered Course Generation
Learning startup Oboe announced a $16 million Series A round led by a16z, with participation from existing backers Eniac, Haystack, Offline, Factorial and several individual investors. The funding will fuel growth and expand its AI-driven platform that creates customized courses. The round...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Opine Secures $5M Seed Funding Led by S3 Ventures
Opine, an AI‑native workspace for technical sales teams, announced a $5 million seed round. The round was led by S3 Ventures with participation from Knoll Ventures, Atlanta Seed Company, Gray Ventures, Propel Ventures, Triangle Tweener Fund and Feross Aboukhadijeh.
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Naveen Rao Secures $475M Seed Funding for Unconventional AI
Naveen Rao announced a $475 million seed round for his newly launched startup Unconventional AI, aiming to develop next‑generation AI hardware. The sizable round underscores strong investor confidence in the venture’s mission to improve AI efficiency amid rising energy constraints.
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Channel3 Secures $6M Seed Round Led by Matrix
Channel3, a New York‑based provider of a connected product database, announced a $6 million seed round. The financing was led by Matrix with participation from Ludlow Ventures, Paul Graham, Sri Batchu and Matteo Franeschetti, and will fund engineering expansion and AI development.
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
BrainChip Raises $25M to Accelerate Edge AI and Neuromorphic Chip Development
BrainChip Holdings Ltd. announced a $25 million capital raise to fund its Akida 2 platform, GenAI model capabilities, and new edge‑AI product launches ahead of CES. The funding will support chip and module development, expanding its presence in the growing neuromorphic‑computing market.
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Highland Electric Fleets Secures $150M Equity Investment From Aiga Capital Partners
Highland Electric Fleets, an electrification‑as‑a‑service provider, announced a new equity financing round of up to $150 million led by Aiga Capital Partners. The capital will fund expansion of its electric fleet operations and infrastructure across the United States.
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Radial Secures $50M Series A Funding Led by General Catalyst
Radial announced a $50 million Series A round to expand access to advanced mental health treatments, including AI‑guided decision support. The round was led by General Catalyst with participation from Solari Capital, JSL Health Capital, Founder Collective, BoxGroup, Scrub Capital,...
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Safebooks Raises $15M Seed Round to Launch Financial Data Governance Platform
Safebooks, a San Francisco‑based financial data governance startup, announced its emergence from stealth with a $15 million seed round. The round was led by 10D, Propel Ventures and Mensch Capital, with participation from several other venture firms.
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
South 8 Technologies Secures $11M Follow‑On Funding Led by W.L. Gore & Associates and Lockheed Martin Ventures
South 8 Technologies, a San Diego developer of LiGas® electrolytes for lithium‑ion batteries, announced a $11 million follow‑on funding round. The round was co‑led by the venture arm of W. L. Gore & Associates and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with participation from several other venture firms....
FinSMEs
Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Diald AI Secures $3.75M Seed Funding Led by Feedback Ventures
Los Angeles‑based Diald AI announced a $3.75 million seed round to accelerate its AI‑powered real‑estate due‑diligence platform. The round was backed by Feedback Ventures with participation from The Invention LAB, and will fund expansion, product development, and market reach.
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Tether Joins Investors in $81M Funding Round for Italian AI Robotics Startup Generative Bionics
Tether announced its participation in an €70 million ($81 million) funding round for Generative Bionics, an Italian AI startup developing industrial humanoid robots. The round was led by CDP Venture Capital with other investors including AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next and RoboIT.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Empromptu Secures $2M Pre‑Seed Funding Led by Precursor Ventures
Empromptu, an AI platform that lets enterprises build applications via chat, announced a $2 million pre‑seed round on Tuesday. The round was led by Precursor Ventures with participation from Zeal Capital, Alumni Ventures, Founders Edge and South Loop, and will fund...
TechCrunch AI
Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Unconventional AI Secures $475M Seed Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed
Former Databricks AI head Naveen Rao's startup Unconventional AI announced a $475 million seed round at a $4.5 billion valuation. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed Ventures with participation from Lux Capital and DCVC, marking a massive early‑stage raise...
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Algori Secures €3.6M Growth Capital to Accelerate European and Latin American Expansion
Madrid‑based Algori announced a €3.6 million funding round to boost its FMCG data platform. New investors include Red Bull Ventures, Tech Transfer Agrifood, Co‑Invest Capital, AttaPoll and Firstpick, alongside existing backers. The capital will fund expansion into Europe and Latin America and accelerate...
FinSMEs
Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Cloverleaf Networks Secures Strategic Venture Investment From Super K Ventures
Cloverleaf Networks, a Phoenix‑based provider of cloud‑optimized connectivity and cybersecurity solutions, announced today that it has received a strategic venture capital investment from early‑stage investor Super K Ventures. The funding, terms undisclosed, aims to accelerate the company’s growth in the...
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Saviynt Secures $700M Series B Funding at $3B Valuation
Identity‑security firm Saviynt announced a $700 million Series B growth‑equity round, valuing the company at roughly $3 billion. The round was led by KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth Fund III with participation from Sixth Street Growth, TenEleven and existing investor Carrick Capital Partners.
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Checkmarx Acquires AI Security Startup Tromzo
Checkmarx announced the acquisition of Tromzo, an AI‑native autonomous security agent provider, to bolster its Checkmarx One platform and Expand the Checkmarx Assist family. The deal value was not disclosed, and Tromzo’s team will join Checkmarx’s product and engineering organization.
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
CoreOps.AI Secures $3.5M Pre-Series A Funding Led by Siana Capital
CoreOps.AI, a New Delhi‑based enterprise AI platform, announced a USD 3.5 million pre‑Series A round to accelerate product development and expansion. The round was led by Siana Capital Management with participation from Kettleborough, Aroa Venture Partners and other investors.
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Buildcheck AI Secures $5.9M Seed Funding Led by Uncork Capital
Buildcheck AI, an AI‑powered construction design‑review platform, announced a $5.9 million seed round on Dec 9, 2025. The round was led by Uncork Capital with participation from Peterson Ventures and Xfund, alongside strategic angel investors from the real‑estate and AI sectors.
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Cashew Research Secures C$1.5M Pre‑Seed Funding to Accelerate AI‑Driven Market Research
Calgary‑based AI startup Cashew Research announced it has closed a C$1.5 million pre‑seed round, aimed at expanding its AI‑powered market research platform. The funding will support product development and U.S. market expansion as the company targets B2B customers.
TechCrunch AI
Deals•Dec 8, 2025
MediaKind to Acquire Harmonic’s Video Business in $145M Cash Deal
Harmonic announced it will sell its video business to MediaKind for an all‑cash consideration of approximately $145 million. The transaction, pending completion, will sharpen Harmonic’s focus on broadband while expanding MediaKind’s video portfolio. A conference call confirmed the deal on December 8, 2025.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Corma Secures €3.5M Seed Round Led by XTX Ventures
Paris‑based SaaS management platform Corma announced a €3.5 million seed round to accelerate product development, AI capabilities, and commercial expansion. The round was led by XTX Ventures with participation from Tuesday Capital, Kima Ventures, 50 Partners and Olympe Capital.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Samba TV Secures Up to $60M Growth Capital Facility
Samba TV, the AI‑driven media intelligence platform, announced a new growth capital facility with an initial $30 million close and the ability to draw an additional $30 million, bringing total financing to up to $60 million. The funding comes from Horizon Technology Finance...
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
AllScale Secures $5M Seed Round to Accelerate Global Micro‑Business Neobank
AllScale, a NYC‑based self‑custody stablecoin neobank for micro‑businesses, announced a $5 million seed round led by YZi Labs, Informed Ventures and Generative Ventures. The funding will be used to expand operations and develop its LLM‑enabled financial platform.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
PvX Secures $4.7M Seed Extension to Boost SaaS and AI Platform
Singapore‑based fintech platform PvX announced a $4.7 million seed extension, led by Z Venture Capital and Drive by DraftKings, with participation from General Catalyst, Play Ventures and Storyhouse Ventures. The funding will accelerate its SaaS offerings and AI‑driven underwriting tools.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
ZS Acquires Torrent Consulting to Boost Salesforce Healthcare & Life Sciences AI Solutions
ZS, a global management consulting and technology firm, announced the acquisition of Salesforce consulting partner Torrent Consulting. The deal aims to combine ZS's healthcare expertise with Torrent's multi‑cloud Salesforce capabilities to accelerate AI‑driven solutions for patients, providers, and life‑sciences organizations.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Honeyjar Secures $2M Pre-Seed Funding to Accelerate AI Co‑Pilot for Communications
San Francisco‑based Honeyjar announced a $2 million pre‑seed round led by Heather Hartnett and Kevin Mahaffey. The AI‑driven communications co‑pilot will use the capital to expand operations and enhance its platform for PR and media outreach.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Airwallex Secures $330M Series G Funding Led by Addition
Airwallex announced a $330 million Series G round, spearheaded by Addition with participation from T. Rowe Price, Activant, Lingotto, Robinhood Ventures and TIAA Ventures. The financing values the fintech at $8 billion and will support U.S. expansion and AI‑driven product development.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Stellus Rx Secures Undisclosed Investment From WindRose Health Investors
Stellus Rx, a Texas-based pharmacy care management platform, announced it has received an investment from WindRose Health Investors. The undisclosed funds will support the company’s growth, expanding clinical capabilities and scaling its platform nationwide.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
CoreWeave Announces $2B Convertible Note Offering to Fuel AI Expansion
CoreWeave disclosed a plan to raise $2 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2031, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes and capped‑call transactions to limit dilution. The note includes an optional $300 million additional purchase and can...
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Scowtt Secures $12M Series A to Accelerate AI-Powered Advertising Platform
Seattle‑based startup Scowtt announced a $12 million Series A round led by Inspired Capital, with participation from LiveRamp Ventures, Angeles Investors and Angeles Ventures. The funding will fuel the expansion of its AI‑driven performance‑marketing platform that promises up to 50% lift...
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Rotostitch Secures $1M Pre-Seed Funding Led by Boost VC and Nova Threshold
San Francisco‑based Rotostitch announced a $1 million pre‑seed round to accelerate its automated textile manufacturing technology. The round was oversubscribed and led by Boost VC and Nova Threshold, providing capital for product development and market expansion.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion to Boost AI‑Driven Data Platform
IBM announced it will acquire real‑time data streaming firm Confluent for $11 billion in cash, aiming to strengthen its AI and automation offerings. The deal, valued at $31 per share, positions IBM to enhance enterprise data processing capabilities as demand for...
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Scowtt Secures $12M Series A to Accelerate AI Advertising Platform
Seattle‑based AI advertising optimization startup Scowtt announced a $12 million Series A round led by Inspired Capital, with participation from LiveRamp Ventures, Angeles Investors and Angeles Ventures. The funding will be used to expand operations and accelerate product development for its...
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
TomNext Secures Undisclosed Funding Led by Panghea Capital Partners
London‑based TomNext announced it has closed an undisclosed funding round, with Panghea Capital Partners as lead investor and participation from Consello, Blizzard the Avalanche Fund and Altea Partners. The capital will fund expansion and product development as the company emerges...
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Semify Acquires Dragon Metrics to Boost AI-Powered Marketing Reporting
Semify, a white‑label digital marketing software provider, announced the acquisition of Dragon Metrics, a leading SEO/AI/PPC reporting platform. The deal expands Semify's AI optimization capabilities and broadens its international market reach. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Tracktile Secures $1.25M Seed Round to Accelerate AI‑Powered Manufacturing Platform
Canadian AI software firm Tracktile announced a $1.25 million seed round led by BDC Seed Venture Fund and Island Capital Partners, with participation from Graphite Ventures. The funding will enhance its AI capabilities, expand sales, and broaden its footprint among...
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Deals•Dec 5, 2025
Quanta Secures $15M Series A Led by Accel
San Francisco‑based accounting platform Quanta announced a $15 million Series A round, with Accel as lead investor and participation from Operator Collective, Naval Ravikant, Designer Fund, Basecase and several operator‑investors. The funding will support product expansion and go‑to‑market efforts for the...
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Deals•Dec 5, 2025
Meta Acquires AI Device Startup Limitless to Accelerate Personal Superintelligence
Meta announced it has acquired Limitless, an AI device startup focused on personal superintelligence. The acquisition aligns with Meta's vision of bringing advanced AI capabilities to everyday users. Deal terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Dec 5, 2025
Trozzolo Communications Group Acquires Midan Marketing to Boost Meat & Ag Capabilities
Trozzolo Communications Group announced it has acquired Midan Marketing, a full‑service agency serving the meat industry. The deal expands Trozzolo's marketing communications reach into the fast‑growing meat and agriculture sectors, enhancing service depth for both firms' clients.
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Deals•Dec 5, 2025
Multifactor Secures $15M Seed Round to Advance Post‑Quantum Security
San Francisco‑based post‑quantum security platform Multifactor announced a $15 million seed round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Y Combinator and several other venture firms. The funding will accelerate development of its platform that safeguards online accounts for humans...
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Deals•Dec 5, 2025
AI Synthetic Research Startup Aaru Raises $1B‑valued Series A
Aaru, a one‑year‑old AI‑driven synthetic research startup, announced a Series A financing that values the company at a $1 billion headline valuation. The round was disclosed by sources to TechCrunch, marking a significant milestone for the market‑research platform.
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Deals•Dec 5, 2025
Accenture Invests in AI-Powered Research Platform WEVO
Boston‑based WEVO, an AI‑driven customer research platform, announced a new investment from Accenture. The funding amount was not disclosed, and WEVO plans to use the capital to expand its operations and development efforts.
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