May 2024
ANSA
Fintech Startup Ansa Raises $14 Million to Revolutionize Merchant Payments with Branded Wallets
BEEHIIV
A NYC-based, provider of an email newsletter platform, raises $33M Series B Funding
DANTI
Defense Tech Investor Shield Capital Leads $5 Million Round for Danti's AI-powered Earth Data Platform
LAMINI
Lamini Secures $25 Million to Empower Enterprises to Build Their Own High-Accuracy AI Systems
COREWEAVE
CoreWeave Soars to Unicorn Status with a Whopping $1 Billion Series C Funding Round
BLAIZE
Blaize Blazes Forward with $106 Million Funding for AI Chip Development
OPENAI
OpenAI Startup Fund Rockets to $15 Million, Quietly Charts Its Own Course
ALKIRA
Secured $100 Million in Series C Funding to Simplify, Secure and Scale Critical Network Infrastructure
👉 Source https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alkira-raises-100-million-in-series-c-funding-to-simplify-secure-and-scale-critical-network-infrastructure-302145752.html
POLYAI
London-based startup developing AI-generated voices for use in call centres closed a $50m funding round valuing it close to $500m
👉 Source: https://www.uktech.news/ai/polyai-funding-50m-20240516
KUDOS
Secured $10.2 Million in Series A Funding for AI-Powered Smart Wallet
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/17/kudos-ai-smart-wallet-10m-credit-card/
WEKA
Secured $140M in Series E Funding at $1.6B Valuation to meet accelerating global demand for AI-native data infrastructure
👉 Source: https://www.weka.io/company/weka-newsroom/press-releases/weka-nets-140m-in-series-e-funding-at-1-6b-valuation/
MALTED AI
Secured £6m to Develop Affordable Generative AI Solutions for Businesses
👉 Source: https://tech.eu/2024/05/15/malted-ai-raises/
EKKO
Secured €2.3 Million to Integrate Sustainability into Financial Services
👉 Source: https://siliconcanals.com/londons-ekko-raises-2-3m/
June 2024
SCALE
Alexandr Wang’s Scale AI secures $1 billion in funding at $14 billion valuation
👉 Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-21/scale-valued-at-nearly-14-billion-with-funding-from-amazon-amd
H
French AI Powerhouse H Emerges from Stealth with $220M Seed Round to Build Next-Gen "Agentic" AI for Real-World.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/21/french-ai-startup-h-raises-220-million-seed-round/
ORCA AI
Autonomous shipping startup Orca AI tops up with $23M led by OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/23/autonomous-shipping-startup-orca-ai-tops-up-with-23m-led-by-ocv-partners-and-mizmaa-ventures/
RELAY
Toronto's Relay Banks $32.2 Million to Empower SMBs with Real-Time Cash Flow Management and Growth Tools
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/29/relay-raises-cash-for-its-smb-focused-money-management-platform/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabOajHl8Edqm7slwxRqyQhhUGBzS8DmZBB_wk9Cpu8ycvzGj-EWxuXKcls_aem_AffHpVv9T51H0jm4ktdlUyFJvzSDQCkxw8Dk0FA20uXxAW82Z9m6tq9_-IUfVcnzOudM6rkJS39hDmb5xnUb7jvR
SIFI
Saudi Spend Management Platform SiFi Secures $10M Seed Round Led by PIF to Fuel Growth
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/03/sifi-raises-10m-seed/
SWORD HEALTH
AI-Powered PT Startup Sword Health Soars to $3 Billion Valuation with $130M Funding
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/04/sword-healths-raises-130m-valuation-3b-ai-physical-therapy/
PIKA
Led by PhD Dropout CEO Demi Guo, Grabs $80 Million to Power AI Video Generation Ahead of Big Tech Giants
👉 Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/04/pika-funding-openai-sora-google-video/
July 2024
EXA
Exa, led by CEO Will Bryk, raised $22 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners to develop an AI-driven search engine with improved accuracy using embedding models, aiming to expand and collaborate with businesses and developers.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/16/exa-raises-17m-lightspeed-nvidia-ycombinator-google-ai-models/
VECTARA
Vectara, led by CEO Amr Awadallah, raised $25 million to enhance their Retrieval Augmented Generation platform and introduce Mockingbird, a large language model for regulated industries, totaling $53.5 million in funding.
👉 Source
Eve air mobility
Eve Air Mobility, led by CEO Johann Bordais, raised $94 million to advance its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft, targeting a 2026 market launch.
👉 Source: https://www.eveairmobility.com/eve-air-mobility-announces-94m-new-equity-to-support-evtol-development/
Qloo
Qloo, led by CEO Alex Elias, secured $20 million from Bluestone Equity Partners to support its AI-driven consumer insights and expansion into new markets like sports and live events.
👉 Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240702486758/en/Bluestone-Equity-Partners-Invests-in-Qloo-the-Leading-AI-Platform-for-Consumer-Preferences
HERO
HERO Software, led by CEO Dr. Michael Kessler, secured €40 million in Series B funding from Eight Roads Ventures, Cusp Capital, and Federated Herme to enhance its SaaS platform for tradespeople.
👉 Source: https://hero-software.de/ueber-uns/presse/hero-funding-2024
K HEALTH
K Health, led by CEO Allon Bloch, raised $50 million from Claure Group and other investors to advance its AI-driven primary care platform and enhance personalized care within leading health systems.
👉 Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240701313131/en/K-Health-The-Leading-AI-Primary-Care-Platform-Raises-50-Million-Equity-Funding-Round
Earned wealth
Earned Wealth, led by CEO John Clendening, raised $200 million to expand its financial services platform for doctors and pursue acquisitions in the medical professional sector.
👉 Source: https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2024/earned-wealth-raises-200-million-for-doctor-focused-financial-services-platform/
Tribe AI
Tribe AI, led by CEO Jaclyn Rice Nelson, raised $3.25 million to expand its AI talent and services firm and develop new tools.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/17/tribe-ai-raised-venture-capital-to-keep-up-with-demand-after-six-years-of-bootstrapping/
ALMA
Alma, led by CEO Aizada Marat, raised $5.1 million to enhance its AI-powered legal tech solutions for immigration services and expand its team.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/11/immigration-visa-alma-law/
BYWAY
Byway, led by CEO Cat Jones, raised £5.04 million in a Series A funding round to expand its overland travel services and enhance its AI-powered trip planning technology.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/09/byway-is-using-ai-to-help-travellers-slow-down-and-take-the-scenic-route/
August 2024
Slingshot AI
Slingshot AI, founded by Daniel Reid Cahn, raised $30 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The funds will support expansion and development of AI-driven mental health solutions and global partnerships.
👉 Source: https://bhbusiness.com/2024/08/28/mental-health-chatbot-startup-slingshot-ai-raises-30m/
Opusclip
OpusClip, led by Young Z, raised $30 million in funding to expand its operations. The AI startup specializes in turning long videos into engaging viral clips for social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
👉 Source: https://www.opus.pro/blog/opusclip-celebrates-30m-in-funding-and-the-launch-of-clipanything
COMUN
Comun, led by CEO Andres Santos, secured $21.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for immigrants in the U.S.
👉 Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/08/28/2937124/0/en/Comun-Sees-Rapid-Growth-Among-Immigrants-as-It-Secures-21-5M-in-Series-A-Funding.html
BLAND AI
Bland AI, led by CEO Isaiah Granet, secured $16 million in Series A funding to transform enterprise phone communications with AI agents, enhancing efficiency and personalization.
👉 Source: https://venturebeat.com/ai/bland-ai-scores-16m-to-automate-enterprise-phone-calls-with-agents/
Viggle AI
Viggle AI, led by CEO Hang Chu, raised $19 million in Series A funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup revolutionizes character animation using AI, with plans to expand globally and enhance its creator program.
👉 Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240826353941/en/Viggle-AI-Secures-19-Million-in-Series-A-Funding-Led-by-Andreessen-Horowitz
SOLACE
Solace, led by CEO Jeremy Gurewitz, raised $14M in Series A funding from Inspired Capital. The company connects patients with healthcare advocates through its digital platform, aiming to improve health outcomes and expand access to personalized healthcare support.
👉 Source: https://hitconsultant.net/2024/08/23/solace-raises-14m-to-expand-healthcare-advocacy-platform/
LETTUCE financial
Lettuce Financial, led by CEO Ran Harpaz, raised $15M in Series A funding from Zeev Ventures. The startup offers accounting and tax services for solopreneurs and aims to simplify tax optimization and business management.
👉 Source: https://fintech.global/2024/08/21/lettuce-financial-secures-15m-in-series-a-to-bolster-solopreneur-support/
ASTRO FORGE
AstroForge, led by CEO Matt Gialich, raised $40M in Series A to fund its asteroid mining mission, with plans for a private asteroid landing in 2025.
👉 Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robertcjacobson_astroforge-raises-40-million-activity-7238569307926880256-gd_Y/
ONEBRIEF
Onebrief, led by CEO Grant Demaree, secured $53M in Series B funding to enhance military staff collaboration software. The funds will be used for product development, expanding the engineering team, and integrating AI-accelerated workflows.
👉 Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821391951/en/Onebrief-Secures-53M-to-Build-the-Future-of-Military-Staffs
Defcon ai
Defcon AI raised $44M in seed funding led by Bessemer to enhance military logistics software with AI and expand operations.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/20/defcon-ai-raises-44m-seed-to-help-solve-military-logistics/
EPPO
Eppo, led by CEO Che Sharma, raised $28M in Series B funding led by Innovation Endeavors to boost its experimentation platform for AI-driven growth and expand operations.
👉 Source: https://www.geteppo.com/blog/announcing-eppos-28m-series-b
Code rabbit
CodeRabbit, led by CEO Harjot Gill, raised $16M in Series A funding led by CRV to enhance its AI-driven code review platform, bringing total funding to nearly $20M.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/15/coderabbit-raises-16m-to-bring-ai-to-code-reviews/
Pylon
Pylon, led by CEO Marty Kausas, raised $17M in Series A funding from Andreessen Horowitz, bringing total funding to over $20M. The platform unifies B2B customer communication tools to enhance efficiency for teams.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/28/pylon-lands-17m-investment-to-build-a-full-service-b2b-customer-service-platform/
Capitalize
Capitalize, led by CEO Gaurav Sharma, raised $19M in Series B funding from RRE Ventures, bringing total funding to $38M. The platform streamlines digital transfers of retirement assets, processing billions in rollovers annually.
👉 Source: https://www.finsmes.com/2024/08/capitalize-raises-19m-in-series-b-funding.html
ENCORD
Encord raised $30M in Series B funding led by Next47, bringing total funding to $50M. The platform streamlines data labeling for AI and serves 120 clients, including Philips, with quadrupled revenue last year.
👉 Source: https://encord.com/blog/encord-announces-30-million-series-b/
SETPOINT
Setpoint raised $31M in Series B funding led by 645 Ventures, totaling $76M. The platform modernizes debt management for 100+ clients, including GreenSky, improving capital market efficiency.
👉 Source: https://www.setpoint.io/announcing-setpoints-31-million-series-b-funding/
MD Ally
MD Ally secured $14M in Series A funding led by Frist Cressey Ventures. CEO Shanel Fields aims to reduce non-emergency 911 calls with their virtual care program, enhancing public safety and healthcare efficiency.
👉 Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/md-ally-secures-14-million-series-a-to-transform-emergency-response-through-next-gen-911-virtual-care-302220433.html
Bridge
Bridge, founded by Zach Abrams and Sean Yu , raised $58M for a stablecoin payment network to rival traditional systems, backed by Sequoia and Ribbit, with SpaceX as a client.
👉 Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bridge-stablecoin-network-raises-58m
Supio
Supio, led by ceo Jerry Zhou, raised $25M for its legal tech platform that helps lawyers manage case-related data using AI, backed by Sapphire Ventures, with notable clients like TorHoerman Law.
👉 Source: https://www.geekwire.com/2024/ex-microsoft-engineers-raise-25m-for-legal-tech-startup-that-uses-ai-to-help-lawyers-analyze-data/#:~:text=Supio%2C%20a%20Seattle%20startup%20founded,and%20organize%20case%2Drelated%20data.
Ema unlimited
Ema Unlimited, led by CEO Surojit Chatterjee, raised $50M to enhance its enterprise AI platform that automates repetitive tasks, backed by Accel and Prosus Ventures.
👉 Source: https://www.prosus.com/news-insights/group-updates/2024/ema-increases-series-a
Starpath
Starpath, led by CEO Saurav Shroff, raised $12M in seed funding to develop lunar resource extraction technology, including rovers and a processing plant, to accelerate Moon testing.
👉 Source: https://payloadspace.com/starpath-raises-12m-for-lunar-ice-mining/
September 2024
BLUESKY
Bluesky raises $15M Series A, to expand its decentralized social platform and add monetization features for its 13M users.
👉 Source: https://bsky.social/about/blog/10-24-2024-series-a
Coframe
Coframe raises $9.3M seed round, led by CEO Josh Payne, to enhance its AI-driven website optimization and personalization platform for marketing and sales teams.
👉 Source: https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/coframe-secures-9-3m-in-seed-funding-for-ai-driven-website-optimization/
Modash
Modash raises $12M Series A, led by CEO Avery Schrader, to expand its creator partnerships platform and enhance offerings for its growing user base.
👉 Source: https://www.finsmes.com/2024/10/modash-raises-12m-in-series-a-funding.html
Mind
MIND raises $11M seed round, led by CEO Eran Barak, to revolutionize data security with its AI-driven data loss prevention platform for organizations.
👉 Source: https://www.geekwire.com/2024/seattle-startup-mind-raises-11m-to-help-companies-protect-data-and-prevent-leaks/
Bifrost ai
Bifrost AI raises $8M Series A, led by CEO Charles Wong, to advance its Generative 3D Data platform for rapid AI training and 3D simulations in industries like aerospace and manufacturing.
👉 Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bifrost-raises-8m-to-accelerate-ais-ability-to-solve-problems-in-the-physical-world-302292864.html
Swoove
Swoove Studios raises $7.5M seed round, led by CEO Rudy Verbeeck, to enhance its AI-powered 3D animation platform and expand into the US market.
👉 Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/3d-animation-platform-swoove-studios-raises-7-5m-seed-round-302291797.html
Insider
Insider raises $500 million, led by Hande Cilingir, to fuel its AI-driven marketing technology platform and support US expansion.
👉 Source: Insider raises $500 million, led by Hande Cilingir, to fuel its AI-driven marketing technology platform and support US expansion.
October 2024
Interface.ai
CEO Srinivas Njay, raises $30 million for customer automation platform designed to help banks streamline customer requests using AI technology.
SynthBee
CEO Rony Abovitz, raises $20 million seed for AI platform focused on enterprise productivity, security, and enhancing creativity.
Daze
Founded by Willem Simons, raises $5.7 million pre-launch for AI-powered creative messaging app popular among Gen Z.
👉Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/21/daze-a-creative-ai-powered-messaging-app-for-gen-z-is-blowing-up-prelaunch/
Granola
Co-founded by Sam Stephenson and Christopher Pedregal, raises $20 Million series A for AI-powered meeting notepad popular among VCs.
👉 Source: https://theaiinsider.tech/2024/10/25/granola-raises-20m-to-build-the-ai-notepad-that-makes-you-smarter/
Reality defender
New York startup led by CEO Ben Colman raises $33 Million in Series A funding to combat AI-Generated Deepfakes across audio, video, and text.
👉 Source: https://aimresearch.co/generative-ai/with-33-million-in-new-funding-reality-defender-expands-fight-against-deepfake-technology
Moneybox
Led by CEO Ben Stanway, Moneybox raises £70 million to enhance its digital savings and investment platform, helping users save, invest, and plan for retirement, valuing the company at £550 million.
👉 Source: https://fintech.global/2024/10/23/moneybox-raises-70m-in-new-investment-valuation-hits-550m/
Ozlo
Led by former Bose executives, Ozlo raised 12M & launched sleepbuds with Bluetooth streaming, targeting tinnitus treatment.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/22/as-ozlos-sleepbuds-go-on-sale-company-raises-funds-for-tinnitus-treatment/
Boardy
Led by CEO Andrew D’Souza, raises $3M pre-seed for AI-powered networking platform where users provide their phone number, receive a call from an AI assistant and share what they're working on or what they need.
👉 Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-networking-startup-boardy-raises-130000372.html
November 2024
Wordware
Wordware led by Robert Chandler and Filip Kozera secures $30M seed round to redefine AI development for the next 500M builders.
👉 Source: https://venturebeat.com/ai/how-wordware-30m-seed-round-could-disrupt-the-entire-ai-development-industry/
Outsmart education
Led by CEO Jorge Mazal, ex-chief product officer at Duolingo, has raised $13 million in Seed funding to make college education more affordable and accessible.
Playai
Led by CEO Mahmoud Felfel, raised $21 million in Seed funding to advance its generative AI voice models, including the PlayDialog model, for natural, multi-turn conversations in customer support, sales, and content creation.
CIRCLEBACK
Led by co-founders Ali Haghani, Kevin Jacyna, and Stephen Van Son, raised $2.5 million in Seed funding to enhance its AI-powered app for automating meeting notes, action items, and CRM updates.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/26/yc-backed-circleback-is-out-to-become-the-best-meeting-notetaker/
Cradle
An AI-powered protein engineering platform led by CEO Stef van Grieken, raised $73M in Series B funding to support platform development, wet lab expansion, and scaling operations.
👉 Source: https://www.biopharmatrend.com/post/1035-cradle-raises-73m-for-gen-ai-protein-engineering/
Appcharge
Tel Aviv-based platform led by CEO Maor Sason, raised $26M in Series A funding to support expansion and development of its AI-driven monetization tools for gaming app developers.
Volta
Milan and Paris-based startup co-founded by Paul Guillemin and Mario Parteli, raised €6M ($6.3M) in a pre-seed round to develop a vertical SaaS platform for B2B sales, including tools for catalog management and order tracking.
Lighthouse
London-based data analytics platform for hospitality, raised $370M in Series C, reaching a $1B valuation. Founded by CEO Sean Fitzpatrick, it uses AI to analyze 400TB of data daily for over 70,000 hospitality providers.
Twine
Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity company, raised $12M in seed funding to develop digital cyber employees, led by CEO Benny Porat.
👉 Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120830422/en/Twine-Attracts-Top-Investors-for-a-12M-Seed-Round-to-Create-Digital-Cybersecurity-Employees
Tetsuwan scientific
SF based company developing AI scientists for wet-lab experimentation, raised $2.7M in pre-seed funding from 2048 VC to enhance lab robotics integration.
Coframe
Coframe raises $9.3M seed round, led by CEO Josh Payne, to enhance its AI-driven website optimization and personalization platform for marketing and sales teams.
Modash
Modash raises $12M Series A, led by CEO Avery Schrader, to expand its creator partnerships platform and enhance offerings for its growing user base.
Mind
MIND raises $11M seed round, led by CEO Eran Barak, to revolutionize data security with its AI-driven data loss prevention platform for organizations.
👉 Source: https://www.geekwire.com/2024/seattle-startup-mind-raises-11m-to-help-companies-protect-data-and-prevent-leaks/
Bifrost ai
Bifrost AI raises $8M Series A, led by CEO Charles Wong, to advance its Generative 3D Data platform for rapid AI training and 3D simulations in industries like aerospace and manufacturing.
👉 Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bifrost-raises-8m-to-accelerate-ais-ability-to-solve-problems-in-the-physical-world-302292864.html
Swoove
Swoove Studios raises $7.5M seed round, led by CEO Rudy Verbeeck, to enhance its AI-powered 3D animation platform and expand into the US market.
Insider
Insider raises $500 million, led by Hande Cilingir, to fuel its AI-driven marketing technology platform and support US expansion.
👉 Source: https://useinsider.com/news/insider-announces-500m-series-e-led-by-general-atlantic/
Gitai
Led by CEO Sho Nakanose, raised $15.5M to develop robotic satellites, lunar rovers, and arms, aiming to cut space operation costs by 100x.
👉 Source: https://traded.co/deals/national/all/sale/deal-275378/
PHYSICAL INTELLIGENCE
Led by CEO John Matthews, raised $400M to develop advanced household robots for tasks like folding laundry.
👉 Source: https://www.therobotreport.com/physical-intelligence-raises-400m-for-foundation-models-for-robotics/
Tessl
Founded by Guy Podjarny, has raised $125 million funding to develop an AI platform for writing and maintaining code.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/14/tessl-raises-125m-at-at-500m-valuation-to-build-ai-that-writes-and-maintains-code/
Evenup
AI-powered legaltech company founded by CEO Itamar Kandel, raised $135 million in Series D funding to help individuals negotiate settlements for personal injury claims.
Buddy.ai
Led CEO by Ivan Crewkov, uses AI and gaming to teach children English as a second language through an animated conversational tutor, raised $11 million in seed funding.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/31/buddy-ai-is-using-ai-and-gaming-to-help-children-learn-english-as-a-second-language/
Attention
New York-based AI startup led by CEO Anis Bennaceur, raised $14 million in Series A funding to automate sales processes through natural language processing.
Spot.ai
Led by CEO Tanuj Thapliyal, raised $31 million to enhance its AI-powered video platform, which automates workflows and extracts insights from video data.
👉 Source: https://www.spot.ai/blog/spot-ai-introduces-first-video-ai-agents-for-the-physical-world-as-it-nears-100-million-in-funding-to-date
Troveo
LA-based platform led by CEO Marty Pesis, focused on helping content owners monetize their work through AI licensing, has raised $4.5 million in Seed funding.
December 2024
Wordware
Wordware led by Robert Chandler and Filip Kozera secures $30M seed round to redefine AI development for the next 500M builders.
Lica
Led by Priyaa Kalyanaraman, secures $4M in funding to build an AI tool that effortlessly creates tutorials and product videos from screenshots and screen recordings.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/03/ex-microsoft-employees-get-4m-from-accel-to-build-an-ai-tool-for-product-presentations/
Waveforms ai
Led by CEO Alexis Conneau, the team at WaveForms has raised $40 million in funding to develop AI audio software that enhances conversations with machines by picking up on emotional cues.
👉 Source: https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2024/waveforms-raises-40-million-dollars-voice-ai-offering/
Speak
Led by CEO Connor Zwick, Speak has raised $78 million in Series C funding to enhance its AI-powered language learning platform, focusing on teaching users to communicate by simulating native speaker conversations.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/10/openai-backed-speak-raises-78m-at-1b-valuation-to-help-users-learn-languages-by-talking-out-loud/
Nowadays
Led by sisters Anna Sun and Amy Yan, Nowadays raised $2 million to automate event planning with AI technology, serving major clients like Google and Amazon for events over $20,000.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/06/y-combinator-alum-nowadays-founded-by-sisters-raises-2m-to-automate-event-planning/
FireDome
Israeli startup FireDome, led by CEO Aviv Sela, has raised $4.5 million for wildfire detection technology, with plans to deploy its systems in the western U.S. by the 2025 fire season.
Liquid AI
Led by CEO Ramin Hasani, Liquid AI raised $250 million in Series A funding to scale its Liquid Foundation Models, enhancing efficient and reliable AI systems for various industries like telecommunications and finance.
👉 Source: https://www.liquid.ai/blog/we-raised-250m-to-scale-capable-and-efficient-general-purpose-ai
Precision Neuroscience
Led by neurosurgeon Ben Rapoport, Precision Neuroscience raised $102 million to advance its AI-enabled brain implant, the Layer 7 Cortical Interface, allowing users to control digital devices through thought.
👉 Source: https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/precision-neuroscience-scores-102m-ai-enabled-brain-implant
Hostaway
Led by CEO Marcus Räder, Hostaway raised $365 million at a $925 million valuation to enhance its software platform for vacation rental operators amid the travel industry's recovery.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/17/travel-is-back-hostaway-raises-365m-at-a-925m-valuation/
BlueQubit
Led by CEO Hrant Ghairbyan , BlueQubit raised $10 million to advance its Quantum Software as a Service (QSaaS) platform, which aims to integrate quantum computing into real-world applications across industries like finance and pharmaceuticals.
👉 Source: https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/12/19/bluequbit-raises-10-million-to-bridge-the-gap-between-quantum-and-enterprise-computing/
Tyme
Led by Coen Jonker, Tyme Group raised $250 million in a Series D round at a $1.5 billion valuation to expand its digital banking operations in emerging markets such as Vietnam and Indonesia.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/16/nubank-leads-250m-round-in-african-digital-bank-tyme-at-1-5b-valuation/
MINDGARD
Led by Dr. Steven Garnett, MindGard raised $15 million to protect companies from AI threats. The platform offers real-time detection and prevention, ensuring businesses stay ahead of evolving risks.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/20/british-university-spinoff-mindgard-protects-companies-from-ai-threats/
BOON
Led by CEO Arjun Malhotra, Boon raised $20.5 million to create agentic AI tools for fleet management. Their platform helps optimize operations and improve efficiency for logistics teams.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/19/boon-raises-20-5m-to-build-agentic-ai-tools-for-fleets
HAMMING AI
Led by CEO Eleanor Lee, Hamming AI raised $3 million in seed funding to make voice agents more reliable. Their technology focuses on enhancing the consistency and accuracy of AI-driven voice interactions.
👉 Source: https://hamming.ai/blog/hamming-ai-seed-funding-to-make-voice-agents-more-reliable
TRACTIAN
Led by CEO and co-founder Igor Marinelli, the company raised $120 million in Series C funding to eliminate industrial downtime. Its platform combines hardware and software to monitor industrial assets, optimizing machine performance and ensuring seamless operations.
👉 Source: https://tractian.com/en/blog/tractian-raises-series-c-to-eliminate-industrial-downtime-worldwide
BACKFLIP
Led by CEO and co-founder Maya Patel, the company raised $30 million in Series A funding to transform text into AI-generated designs. Their platform makes it easy for users to create high-quality visuals by simply typing what they need.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/19/backed-by-a16z-and-nea-backflip-raises-30m-series-a-to-turn-text-into-ai-generated-designs/
DECART
Led by CEO and co-founder Dean Leitersdorf, the company raised $32 million in Series A funding, bringing its valuation to over $500 million. Decart is building an AI research lab and developing products like Oasis, an AI model that creates playable open-world environments, and a tool that optimizes GPU usage for businesses.
👉 Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/19/decart-adds-another-32m-at-a-500m-valuation/