Centific Raises $60M Series A for AI Data Foundry

Centific, the U.S.-based “AI data foundry,” has closed $60 million in Series A round to fuel its expansion. The Seattle startup, which provides infrastructure and expert oversight for large-scale AI model development, will use the new funding to grow its global operations and support enterprise AI deployments. The round was led by Singapore-based Granite Asia (Jenny Lee), underscoring investor confidence in Centific’s role in the emerging generative AI stack.

Since its inception in 2020, Centific has been the quiet force behind some of the most ambitious breakthroughs in AI. The company has become the trusted data backbone for top model builders, AI labs, and enterprise innovators—providing the infrastructure, oversight, and expertise needed to turn experimental models into real-world applications that matter.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Centific
• Investors: Granite Asia (lead, Jenny Lee)
• Amount Raised: $60 million
• Total Raised: Not disclosed
• Funding Stage: Series A
• Funding Date: July 7, 2025

Khetika Raises $18M Series B for Clean-Label Foods

Khetika, a Bengaluru-based clean-label food brand, secured $18 million in Series B funding. Founded in 2017, Khetika produces ready-to-eat batters, chutneys, millet staples, and spices using a tech-enabled supply chain that sources directly from farmers across India.

The new capital, led by Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office and Anicut Capital, will help Khetika expand its manufacturing capacity, enter international markets, and broaden its product portfolio.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Khetika
• Investors: Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office (lead), Anicut Capital, Incofin India Progress Fund, Rajasthan Gum, Shree Ram India Gums
• Amount Raised: $18 million
• Total Raised: Not disclosed
• Funding Stage: Series B
• Funding Date: July 7, 2025

Divine Hindu Raises Seed Funding for Spiritual Lifestyle Brand

Divine Hindu, a startup based in Haryana, India, announced a new seed funding round to grow its D2C spiritual lifestyle brand. Founded by brothers Aniruddha and Anurodh Singhai, Divine Hindu sells certified Hindu ritual products and devotional items.

The company said it will use the fresh capital to expand globally, launch new offerings, and build a digital-first platform for devotees. Investors in the round include BeyondSeed, D2C Insider Super Angels, and Signal Ventures.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Divine Hindu
• Investors: BeyondSeed; D2C Insider Super Angels; Signal Ventures
• Amount Raised: Not disclosed (seed)
• Total Raised: Not disclosed
• Funding Stage: Seed
• Funding Date: July 7, 2025

Filics Secures €13.5M to Expand Robotics Platform

Filics, a Munich-based robotics startup, closed a €13.5 million financing round to scale its autonomous warehouse robot. The company develops flat transport robots that can carry loads of up to 1.2 tons under factory shelves and pallets. The new funds will support ongoing product development and an international expansion of Filics’ robotics platform.

The round brought in new investors, including Sandwater, Alven, F-LOG Ventures, Amazon’s Industrial Innovation Fund, Bayern Kapital, plus angel backers Andrei Danescu and Helmut Schmid (Filics’ CCO). Existing investors Capnamic and 10x Founders also participated.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Filics
• Investors: Sandwater, Alven, F-LOG Ventures, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, Bayern Kapital, Andrei Danescu, Helmut Schmid, Capnamic, 10x Founders
• Amount Raised: €13.5 million
• Total Raised: Not disclosed
• Funding Stage: Series A (financing round)
• Funding Date: July 7, 2025

GetWhy Raises €17M Series A to Scale AI Market Research

GetWhy, a Copenhagen-based startup using generative AI for consumer market research, has raised an additional €17 million in funding. This latest injection expands GetWhy’s previously announced Series A into one of Denmark’s largest A rounds.

The financing was led by New York-based PeakSpan Capital alongside Denmark’s Arbejdernes Landsbank. GetWhy plans to use the capital to accelerate its AI-driven insights platform and grow its global customer base in industries like FMCG and consumer goods.

Funding Details:

• Startup: GetWhy
• Investors: PeakSpan Capital (lead), Arbejdernes Landsbank
• Amount Raised: €17 million
• Total Raised: Not disclosed (Series A)
• Funding Stage: Series A
• Funding Date: July 7, 2025

Synfini Raises $8.9M to Accelerate AI-Driven Drug Discovery

Synfini, a California biotech startup spun out of SRI International, announced an $8.9 million extension to its funding round. The company combines AI with automated chemistry to speed up small-molecule drug discovery. The latest round was led by JSL Health Capital and brings Synfini’s total funding to $53 million (including grants).

Other participants include SRI Ventures, WERU Investments, Ferocity Capital, High Water Ventures, Foothill Ventures, Trust Ventures, Gaingels, and Mana Ventures. Synfini will use the new capital to expand its AI cloud foundry, deepen partnerships, and hire across its scientific and engineering teams.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Synfini
• Investors: JSL Health Capital (lead), SRI Ventures, WERU Investments, Ferocity Capital, High Water Ventures, Foothill Ventures, Trust Ventures, Gaingels, Mana Ventures
• Amount Raised: $8.9 million
• Total Raised: $53 million (including non-dilutive grants)
• Funding Stage: Series A (expansion)
• Funding Date: July 7, 2025

Arago Emerges From Stealth with $26M Seed Round for Photonic AI Chips

Arago, a Paris-based deep-tech startup developing photonic (light-based) AI processors, revealed a $26 million seed funding round. Co-founded by researchers from ETH Zurich, Arago aims to reduce energy usage in AI data centers by using photons instead of electrons. The seed round was led by European VCs Earlybird and Visionaries Tomorrow, along with U.S. investor Protagonist.

The syndicate also included GenerativeIQ and C4 Ventures, as well as angel investors like former Apple engineer Bertrand Serlet and Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf. Arago says the funds will help it ramp up product development and prepare for its first commercial deployments.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Arago
• Investors: Earlybird (lead), Visionaries Tomorrow (lead), Protagonist (lead), GenerativeIQ, C4 Ventures, Bertrand Serlet, Christophe Frey, Olivier Pomel, Thomas Wolf
• Amount Raised: $26 million
• Total Raised: $26 million
• Funding Stage: Seed
• Funding Date: July 7, 2025

Kuru Labs Raises $11.6M Series A for DeFi Liquidity Platform

Kuru Labs, a decentralized finance (DeFi) startup building a central limit orderbook for the new Monad blockchain, closed an $11.6 million Series A round. The company plans to use the funding to create its on-chain order book combined with automated market-making capabilities. The round was led by crypto-focused VC Paradigm.

Notable angel investors and crypto entrepreneurs also participated, including Viktor Bunin, Alex Watts, Jordan Hagan, and others. With these funds, Kuru Labs will further develop its ultra-fast blockchain exchange infrastructure to support emerging financial applications.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Kuru Labs
• Investors: Paradigm (lead), plus crypto and angel investors including Viktor Bunin, Alex Watts, Jordan Hagan, and others
• Amount Raised: $11.6 million
• Total Raised: Not disclosed
• Funding Stage: Series A
• Funding Date: July 7, 2025

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