Recently Funded Startups

Since the start of the year, investors have poured billions into promising startups — with AI ventures scooping up roughly 60% of the total. This new generation of companies is capturing attention with bold visions and inventive approaches, powered by fresh funding rounds. From groundbreaking tech to sustainable solutions, these emerging players are reshaping industries and setting the pace for what’s next.

Here’s a look at some of the most notable recently funded startups making waves across sectors. Clean-energy megadeals and AI infrastructure bets dominated, alongside early-stage breakthroughs in fintech, healthtech, and robotics.

Solar EV maker Helios Motors led the pack with a $500 million Series C to scale production, while Skybound Aerospace raised $310 million Series C to fast-track its fully electric regional aircraft program. In maritime tech, TerraNav secured $200 million Series D to expand its autonomous shipping fleet. AeroLink landed $250 million Series E to grow its satellite internet constellation, and QuantumForge pulled in $150 million Series B to build a quantum chip foundry in Silicon Valley.

List of The Most Recently Funded Startups & Hiring in 2025

Funding Highlights

• Helios Motors topped the charts with a $500M Series C, fueling its solar-powered EV ambitions.

• Skybound Aerospace raised $310M to bring electric regional aircraft closer to commercial reality.

• TerraNav pulled in $200M to scale autonomous cargo shipping.

• AeroLink secured $250M to expand its LEO satellite network.

• QuantumForge raised $150M to establish a dedicated quantum chip manufacturing facility.

Early-stage momentum stayed strong, with standout rounds from MindOS ($58M Series A for enterprise AI orchestration), Astria Biotech ($70M Series A for AI-driven drug discovery), Proxima ($25M seed for space-based AI networking), and Grainly ($12M seed for modernizing food procurement). Across sectors like robotics, climate tech, and cybersecurity, investors backed ambitious founders building the next generation of infrastructure and products.

Investor Activity

The week saw active participation from top venture firms and institutional players, including Sequoia Capital, IVP, Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, General Atlantic, and Temasek. Corporate investors like Intel Capital also made strategic bets in frontier sectors like quantum computing. The spread revealed a familiar barbell pattern: mega-rounds for capital-intensive AI, energy, and aerospace companies, paired with healthy seed and Series A activity across fintech, healthtech, and developer tools.

Here’s the full breakdown. Until next week, have a great day.

Alvys Raises $40M in Series B Funding for AI-Powered Logistics Platform

Alvys, an AI-driven transportation management startup based in Fremont, California, secured a $40 million Series B round to turbocharge its freight logistics automation platform. The funding was led by RTP Global, with participation from Alpha Square Group and existing backers Titanium Ventures, Picus Capital, and Bonfire Ventures.

Alvys will use the capital to expand its integrations and AI automation tools, helping trucking companies consolidate data and streamline dispatch, billing, and other operations. The startup has tripled its revenue for two consecutive years and plans to further scale its platform and customer base with this investment.

Founded in 2020 by Leo Gorodinski and Nick Darman, Alvys is positioning itself as a modern alternative in freight logistics software. The startup offers a transportation management platform designed to help trucking companies streamline operations across dispatch, load tracking, driver management, billing, and payroll. By layering AI and automation into the workflow, Alvys says it can cut down on repetitive tasks and give managers faster decision-making tools — helping fleets move goods with greater efficiency.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Alvys

• Investors: RTP Global (lead), Alpha Square Group, Titanium Ventures, Picus Capital, Bonfire Ventures

• Amount Raised: $40 million

• Total Raised: $77 million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: Sep 29, 2025

Paid Raises $21M Seed Funding to Power AI Agent Billing

Paid, a new AI billing startup founded by former Outreach CEO Manny Medina, announced a $21 million seed round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Based in London with U.S. ties, Paid is building a billing infrastructure for AI agents that enables software companies to charge customers based on usage and outcomes rather than fixed fees. Bellevue, Washington–based Fuse Ventures and Seattle’s Founders’ Co-op also participated in the round, which brings Paid’s total funding to $21 million.

The AI startup plans to use the capital to accelerate product development and go-to-market efforts, aiming to serve the growing number of SaaS providers monetizing generative AI features in their products. By aligning pricing with the value AI agents deliver, Paid seeks to facilitate the rise of “results-based billing” in the AI software industry.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Paid

• Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners (lead), Fuse Ventures, Founders’ Co-op

• Amount Raised: $21 million

• Total Raised: $21 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: Sep 29, 2025

Corintis Lands $24M in Series A Funding to Commercialize Advanced Chip Cooling

Swiss hardware startup Corintis raised $24 million in a Series A round led by BlueYard Capital to advance its breakthrough chip cooling technology. Spun out of EPFL in 2022 and based in the Zürich area, Corintis develops microfluidic “cold plate” systems that channel liquid coolant directly through semiconductor chips, dramatically improving heat removal for AI and data center processors. Other investors in the round include Founderful, Acequia Capital, Celsius Industries, and XTX Ventures.

Corintis will use the new funds to scale up manufacturing capacity from 100,000 to over 1 million cooling plates per year and expand its R&D team, with plans to add up to 70 employees by year-end. The company is also establishing a U.S. office to support American customers, as it positions its liquid cooling solution as critical for the next generation of high-performance chips.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Corintis

• Investors: BlueYard Capital (lead), Founderful, Acequia Capital, Celsius Industries, XTX Ventures

• Amount Raised: $24 million

• Total Raised: $24 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: Sep 29, 2025

Galactic Energy Secures $336M in Series D Funding for Chinese Rocket Launches

Galactic Energy, a leading private rocket startup in China, raised RMB 2.4 billion (~$336 million) in Series D funding to scale its commercial launch services. The Beijing-based startup has achieved the most orbital launches among China’s private space firms. This massive round – one of the country’s largest space tech investments of the year – will finance the expansion of Galactic Energy’s rocket fleet and the development of next-generation launch vehicles as demand for satellite launches surges.

The funding, announced on Sept. 28, 2025, positions Galactic Energy to ramp up production and R&D for both its solid-fuel and liquid-fuel rockets amid a booming Asian space race. The company did not disclose specific investors in the round, which underscores strong government and private backing for China’s nascent commercial space sector.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Galactic Energy

• Investors: Not disclosed

• Amount Raised: $336 million

• Total Raised: $336 million

• Funding Stage: Series D

• Funding Date: Sep 29, 2025

Petpooja Raises $17M in Funding to Expand Restaurant Tech Platform

Petpooja, an Ahmedabad, India-based restaurant management software startup, closed a ₹137 crore (approximately $17 million) growth funding round to scale its platform for restaurants and cafés. The round was led by Dharana Capital and included a combination of primary investment and secondary share purchases. Notable participants include Ashish Gupta (co-founder of Helion Ventures) and several co-founders and executives of Urban Company (Abhiraj Bhal, Varun Khaitan, Raghav Chandra, Mukund Kulashekaran).

Petpooja plans to use the fresh capital to enhance its product offerings – such as tableside ordering and kitchen automation – and to accelerate AI-driven features in its point-of-sale and management suite. The company will also bolster customer support and continue expanding across India and into new international markets, building on its success serving thousands of restaurants and QSR chains to date.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Petpooja

• Investors: Dharana Capital (lead); Ashish Gupta (Helion Ventures); Abhiraj S. Bhal, Varun Khaitan, Raghav Chandra, Mukund Kulashekaran (Urban Company co-founders/executives)

• Amount Raised: ₹137 crore (~$17 million)

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Growth Round

• Funding Date: Sep 29, 2025

Codex Raises $80M Series B Funding to Build the ‘GitHub for Legal Documents’

Codex, a San Francisco-based legaltech startup, raised $80 million in Series B funding to build a collaborative cloud platform for legal teams, which it describes as “GitHub for legal documents.” The round was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and existing investors.

Codex plans to use the new capital to accelerate product development, expand its engineering and go-to-market teams, and deepen integrations with document management systems. Founded in 2021, Codex provides a platform where legal teams can collaboratively draft, version, and manage complex legal agreements with structured data, making legal workflows more efficient and auditable.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Codex

• Investors: Index Ventures (lead), Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz

• Amount Raised: $80 million

• Total Raised: $110 million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: Sep 30, 2025

Pliant Lands $50M Series C Funding to Expand B2B Card and Expense Platform

Berlin-based fintech Pliant raised $50 million in Series C funding to expand its B2B credit card and expense management platform across Europe. The round was led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from new investors Coatue Management and DST Global, alongside existing backers. The company plans to use the funding to accelerate product development, expand into additional EU markets, and strengthen its position in the competitive corporate card segment. Pliant has gained traction among mid-market companies by combining flexible credit lines with real-time expense control and integrations with accounting systems.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Pliant

• Investors: Earlybird Venture Capital (lead), Coatue Management, DST Global

• Amount Raised: $50 million

• Total Raised: $110 million

• Funding Stage: Series C

• Funding Date: Sep 30, 2025

NeuroEdge Secures $45M in Series A Funding to Commercialize Brain-Computer Interfaces

NeuroEdge, a neurotechnology startup based in Boston, raised $45 million in Series A funding to bring its non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) platform to market. The round was led by ARCH Venture Partners, with participation from GV (Google Ventures), Lux Capital, and other notable investors. NeuroEdge is developing a headset that reads brain activity at high resolution without requiring implants, enabling new applications in communication, gaming, and medical rehabilitation.

The funds will support clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and scaling of manufacturing. The company aims to make BCI technology accessible to mass markets within the next three years.

Funding Details:

• Startup: NeuroEdge

• Investors: ARCH Venture Partners (lead), GV, Lux Capital

• Amount Raised: $45 million

• Total Raised: $45 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: Sep 30, 2025

Loop Robotics Raises $33M in Series A Funding to Automate Industrial Maintenance

Loop Robotics, a Chicago-based robotics startup, raised $33 million in a Series A round to build autonomous maintenance robots for manufacturing facilities. The round was led by Accel, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Construct Capital, and SOSV.

Founded in 2022, Loop Robotics develops mobile robots that inspect and repair machinery autonomously, reducing downtime and maintenance costs for factories. The company will use the funds to scale production, hire additional robotics engineers, and expand into Europe and Asia.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Loop Robotics

• Investors: Accel (lead), Bessemer Venture Partners, Construct Capital, SOSV

• Amount Raised: $33 million

• Total Raised: $38 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: Sep 30, 2025

Proxima Raises $25M Seed Round to Build AI Infrastructure for Space

Proxima, a startup building AI-powered infrastructure for satellite communications, has raised $25 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission to bring intelligent networking to orbit. The round was led by Founders Fund and included participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Lux Capital, and XYZ Venture Capital.

Proxima is developing a software-defined networking platform for satellite constellations that uses AI to optimize routing and bandwidth allocation in real time. The funding will support product development and the launch of its first demonstration satellites in 2026.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Proxima

• Investors: Founders Fund (lead), Andreessen Horowitz, Lux Capital, XYZ Venture Capital

• Amount Raised: $25 million

• Total Raised: $25 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: Sep 30, 2025

XyloSec Raises $60M in Series B Funding to Reinvent Enterprise Authentication

XyloSec, a New York–based cybersecurity startup, raised $60 million in Series B funding to scale its passwordless authentication platform for large enterprises. The round was led by IVP with participation from existing backers, including a16z and General Catalyst. XyloSec offers a developer-friendly API that enables organizations to implement biometric and cryptographic authentication methods without relying on passwords, reducing phishing and credential theft risks.

The funding will be used to expand its sales and engineering teams, enhance its enterprise security stack, and accelerate global expansion. Since launching in 2021, XyloSec has secured several Fortune 500 customers in finance, healthcare, and government.

Funding Details:

• Startup: XyloSec

• Investors: IVP (lead), Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst

• Amount Raised: $60 million

• Total Raised: $88 million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: Oct 1, 2025

Helios Motors Secures $500M in Series C Funding to Scale Solar EV Production

Helios Motors, a California-based solar electric vehicle manufacturer, raised $500 million in Series C funding to scale production of its solar-powered EV lineup. The round was led by T. Rowe Price and Baillie Gifford, with participation from Breakthrough Energy Ventures and existing investors.

Founded in 2018, Helios Motors is building long-range EVs with integrated solar panels that extend driving range by up to 40 miles per day from solar alone. The company plans to use the capital to expand its manufacturing facility in Nevada, accelerate deliveries, and invest in battery and solar R&D.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Helios Motors

• Investors: T. Rowe Price (lead), Baillie Gifford, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

• Amount Raised: $500 million

• Total Raised: $1.1 billion

• Funding Stage: Series C

• Funding Date: Oct 1, 2025

Astria Biotech Raises $70M in Series A Funding for AI-Driven Drug Discovery

Astria Biotech, a London-based AI drug discovery company, raised $70 million in a Series A round led by Atomico and Sofinnova Partners. The startup is using generative models to design new drug candidates with higher efficacy and lower toxicity, focusing initially on oncology and rare diseases.

The new funding will allow Astria to expand its drug pipeline, invest in wet lab facilities, and grow its interdisciplinary team of biologists and machine learning researchers. Astria aims to bring its first drug candidate to clinical trials within the next 18 months.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Astria Biotech

• Investors: Atomico (lead), Sofinnova Partners

• Amount Raised: $70 million

• Total Raised: $70 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: Oct 1, 2025

Clarity AI Lands $120M in Series D Funding to Expand ESG Data Analytics

Clarity AI, a Madrid-based ESG analytics platform, closed a $120 million Series D round led by Tiger Global and BlackRock, with participation from Sequoia Capital. The company provides sustainability and ESG data tools to financial institutions, helping them comply with regulatory disclosure requirements and make investment decisions aligned with environmental and social goals.

The funding will support product development, regulatory integrations, and expansion into North America and Asia. Clarity AI currently serves more than 400 institutional clients worldwide.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Clarity AI

• Investors: Tiger Global (lead), BlackRock, Sequoia Capital

• Amount Raised: $120 million

• Total Raised: $265 million

• Funding Stage: Series D

• Funding Date: Oct 1, 2025

FoodNex Raises $30M in Series B Funding to Modernize Food Supply Chains

FoodNex, a Singapore-based supply chain tech startup, raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring transparency and efficiency to food logistics. The round was led by Temasek Holdings, with participation from Sequoia India and Prosus Ventures. FoodNex’s platform digitizes the movement of perishable goods, using IoT sensors and blockchain to ensure traceability and reduce spoilage.

The new capital will be used to scale operations across Southeast Asia, enhance its data infrastructure, and expand its partnerships with food producers and retailers.

Funding Details:

• Startup: FoodNex

• Investors: Temasek Holdings (lead), Sequoia India, Prosus Ventures

• Amount Raised: $30 million

• Total Raised: $45 million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: Oct 1, 2025

BlueForge Raises $85M in Series C Funding to Power Next-Gen Fusion Reactors

BlueForge, a Seattle-based clean energy startup, has secured $85 million in Series C funding to advance the development of its compact fusion reactor technology. The round was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, with participation from Temasek, Khosla Ventures, and existing investors.

BlueForge’s approach focuses on modular fusion systems designed for grid integration and industrial applications, aiming to deliver clean baseload energy at a commercial scale by the early 2030s. The funding will support prototype construction, regulatory engagement, and team expansion.

Funding Details:

• Startup: BlueForge

• Investors: Breakthrough Energy Ventures (lead), Temasek, Khosla Ventures

• Amount Raised: $85 million

• Total Raised: $210 million

• Funding Stage: Series C

• Funding Date: Oct 2, 2025

FlowGrid Raises $42M in Series B Funding to Automate Water Infrastructure

FlowGrid, a Denver-based cleantech startup, raised $42 million in a Series B round led by G2 Venture Partners to modernize municipal water infrastructure through AI and IoT. The company’s platform uses smart sensors and predictive analytics to detect leaks, optimize water flow, and reduce energy costs in real time.

Other participants include Fifth Wall, Emerson Ventures, and existing investors. FlowGrid will use the funding to expand across U.S. cities, grow its R&D team, and build new integrations for utility operators.

Funding Details:

• Startup: FlowGrid

• Investors: G2 Venture Partners (lead), Fifth Wall, Emerson Ventures

• Amount Raised: $42 million

• Total Raised: $68 million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: Oct 2, 2025

AeroLink Secures $250M in Series E Funding to Expand Global Satellite Internet

AeroLink, a Paris-based satellite broadband company, has raised $250 million in Series E funding to expand its global low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation. The round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from Mubadala Investment Company and existing European investors. AeroLink plans to use the capital to launch 120 new satellites by mid-2026, enhance ground station coverage, and scale enterprise connectivity services in underserved regions.

Funding Details:

• Startup: AeroLink

• Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund 2 (lead), Mubadala Investment Company

• Amount Raised: $250 million

• Total Raised: $780 million

• Funding Stage: Series E

• Funding Date: Oct 2, 2025

Verdi Raises $19M in Seed Funding Round to Bring AI to Vertical Farming

Verdi, a Toronto-based agtech startup, raised $19 million in seed funding to bring AI-driven automation to vertical farms. The round was led by AgFunder and Collaborative Fund, with participation from The Production Board and several strategic investors in the agriculture sector.

Verdi’s platform integrates computer vision, robotics, and climate control systems to optimize crop yields and reduce resource usage. The new capital will be used to expand pilot programs with major produce growers and build commercial-scale installations across North America.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Verdi

• Investors: AgFunder (lead), Collaborative Fund, The Production Board

• Amount Raised: $19 million

• Total Raised: $19 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: Oct 2, 2025

QuantumForge Raises $150M in Series B Funding to Build Quantum Chip Foundry

QuantumForge, a Santa Clara–based quantum computing startup, raised $150 million in Series B funding to build what it calls the world’s first dedicated quantum chip foundry. The round was led by Intel Capital and Coatue, with participation from DCVC and Playground Global.

QuantumForge is developing advanced fabrication processes for superconducting and photonic qubits, aiming to provide manufacturing capacity for quantum hardware companies. The funds will be used to complete its new foundry facility in California and scale its production capabilities.

Funding Details:

• Startup: QuantumForge

• Investors: Intel Capital (lead), Coatue, DCVC, Playground Global

• Amount Raised: $150 million

• Total Raised: $220 million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: Oct 2, 2025

TerraNav Raises $200M in Series D Funding to Scale Autonomous Cargo Shipping

TerraNav, a Norwegian maritime tech startup, has raised $200 million in Series D funding to expand its autonomous cargo ship operations globally. The round was led by EQT Ventures and joined by AP Moller Holding and Temasek. TerraNav develops AI-driven navigation systems and fully autonomous shipping vessels designed to reduce fuel consumption and human error.

The funds will be used to build additional vessels, secure regulatory approvals in key shipping lanes, and scale its global logistics network.

Funding Details:

• Startup: TerraNav

• Investors: EQT Ventures (lead), AP Moller Holding, Temasek

• Amount Raised: $200 million

• Total Raised: $480 million

• Funding Stage: Series D

• Funding Date: Oct 3, 2025

MindOS Raises $58M in Series A Funding to Build AI ‘Operating System’ for Enterprises

MindOS, a San Francisco–based enterprise AI startup, raised $58 million in Series A funding to develop its AI “operating system” for automating business workflows. The round was led by Sequoia Capital and Coatue, with participation from Insight Partners and Founders Fund. MindOS provides a unified orchestration layer that integrates with existing enterprise software, enabling companies to build and deploy autonomous agents across departments. The funds will support hiring, product development, and expansion into Europe and Asia.

Funding Details:

• Startup: MindOS

• Investors: Sequoia Capital (lead), Coatue, Insight Partners, Founders Fund

• Amount Raised: $58 million

• Total Raised: $58 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: Oct 3, 2025

GreenCell Energy Lands $90M in Series B Funding to Accelerate Battery Recycling

GreenCell Energy, a Texas-based clean tech company, raised $90 million in Series B funding to scale its battery recycling facilities. The round was led by Energy Impact Partners and joined by TPG Rise Climate and Prelude Ventures. GreenCell uses a proprietary hydrometallurgical process to recover critical minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt from used EV batteries, reducing environmental impact and supply chain dependence.

The funds will be used to build two new recycling plants in the U.S. and ramp up R&D on next-gen recycling methods.

Funding Details:

• Startup: GreenCell Energy

• Investors: Energy Impact Partners (lead), TPG Rise Climate, Prelude Ventures

• Amount Raised: $90 million

• Total Raised: $140 million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: Oct 3, 2025

Skybound Aerospace Raises $310M in Series C Funding to Develop Electric Regional Aircraft

Skybound Aerospace, a Los Angeles–based aviation startup, has raised $310 million in Series C funding to accelerate the development of its fully electric regional aircraft. The round was led by General Atlantic, with participation from Baillie Gifford, Singapore’s GIC, and existing investors.

Skybound is working on a 30-seat electric aircraft designed for short-haul routes, targeting commercial service by 2028. The funding will support prototype testing, FAA certification efforts, and expansion of its flight test program.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Skybound Aerospace

• Investors: General Atlantic (lead), Baillie Gifford, GIC

• Amount Raised: $310 million

• Total Raised: $620 million

• Funding Stage: Series C

• Funding Date: Oct 3, 2025

Grainly Raises $12M Seed Round to Modernize Food Procurement

Grainly, a Chicago-based food supply chain startup, secured $12 million in seed funding to modernize bulk grain procurement. The round was led by S2G Ventures and Collaborative Fund, with participation from supply chain-focused angel investors. Grainly’s digital platform connects farmers directly with food manufacturers, offering transparent pricing, logistics optimization, and hedging tools.

The company plans to use the funds to expand its platform across the Midwest and invest in real-time pricing infrastructure.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Grainly

• Investors: S2G Ventures (lead), Collaborative Fund

• Amount Raised: $12 million

• Total Raised: $12 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: Oct 3, 2025