Top Startup and Tech Funding News Roundup – Week Ending August 8, 2025

It’s Friday, August 8, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding stories that shaped the week. From AI titans locking in multi-billion-dollar rounds to stealth-mode deep tech startups breaking cover with game-changing innovations, this edition is stacked with deals that show no signs of investor fatigue.

We’re a bit late hitting send today, but we’ve more than made up for it with a loaded edition—packed with some of the boldest raises and most ambitious founders scaling new frontiers in AI, biotech, fintech, and robotics.

It was a blockbuster week for startup funding from Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 8, 2025. Deals spanned every stage and geography, underscoring investors’ ongoing appetite for cutting-edge tech innovation. From multi-billion-dollar AI bets and programmable mRNA cancer therapies to crypto prediction markets, fintech disruptors, and space security systems

Funding Highlights

OpenAI dominated headlines with an eye-watering $8.3 billion raise at a $300 billion valuation, while First Due landed $355 million to modernize public safety software for thousands of fire and emergency response agencies. Ambience Healthcare secured $243 million to expand its AI-driven clinical documentation platform, and biotech spinout Strand Therapeutics drew in $153 million to advance programmable mRNA treatments for cancer. On the crypto front, Polymarket scored $135.4 million to scale its decentralized prediction markets, and Minghui Pharmaceutical raised $131 million in a pre-IPO push for novel dermatology and oncology drugs.

Healthtech, fintech, and robotics also made a strong showing. Apreo Health raised $130 million for its breakthrough emphysema treatment device, beatBread pulled in $124 million to fund independent musicians, and Decart secured $100 million to advance real-time generative AI. From seed-stage innovators like Orbital Operations ($8.8M for in-orbit defense vehicles) to established AI infrastructure leaders like Anaconda ($150M+ for open-source AI tools), the week’s activity showed just how diverse and ambitious today’s venture landscape has become.

Investor Activity

The week saw aggressive participation from blue-chip names like Dragoneer, Andreessen Horowitz, Oak HC/FT, Sequoia, Insight Partners, and ICONIQ, alongside strategic backers from industries as varied as music, healthcare, and aerospace. Whether fueling AI copilots for law, finance, and healthcare, or bankrolling space and defense systems, these investors are leaning into transformative technologies at scale.

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

OpenAI Secures $8.3B in Funding at $300B Valuation to Accelerate AI Development

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has raised a massive $8.3 billion in new funding at a $300 billion valuation. The oversubscribed private round, part of OpenAI’s plan to raise $40 billion in 2025, was led by Dragoneer Investment Group (contributing $2.8B) with participation from marquee investors including Blackstone, TPG, T. Rowe Price, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global, Thrive Capital, and others.

This late-stage infusion will fuel the development of more advanced AI models and infrastructure as OpenAI’s revenue and user base continue to soar, solidifying the company’s position at the forefront of the generative AI boom. OpenAI’s unprecedented raise underscores intense investor confidence in AI and provides the company with the war chest to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence across industries.

Funding Details:

• Startup: OpenAI

• Investors: Dragoneer Investment Group (lead); Blackstone; TPG; T. Rowe Price; Andreessen Horowitz; Sequoia Capital; Tiger Global; Thrive Capital; etc.

• Amount Raised: $8.3 billion

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Private Funding Round (Late-stage)

• Funding Date: August 1, 2025

First Due Lands $355M Strategic Investment to Scale Public Safety Software

First Due, a Garden City, NY-based public safety software startup, secured a $355 million strategic minority investment led by growth equity firm JMI Equity. Founded in 2016, First Due provides an all-in-one platform that helps over 3,000 fire and emergency response agencies manage operations, communications, and data to improve response times and community safety.

This massive growth round – one of the largest in public sector tech this year – will enable First Due to accelerate product development and expand its reach to more fire departments and municipalities across North America. By bolstering First Due’s resources, JMI and fellow investors aim to modernize first responder tools and solidify First Due’s position as a leading software provider for emergency services.

Funding Details:

• Startup: First Due

• Investors: JMI Equity (lead)

• Amount Raised: $355 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Strategic Growth Investment (Minority stake)

• Funding Date: August 8, 2025

Ambience Healthcare Raises $243M Series C for AI Clinical Documentation Platform

Ambience Healthcare, a healthtech startup specializing in ambient AI for clinical documentation, has closed a $243 million Series C round to expand its platform that automates medical paperwork. Co-led by Oak HC/FT and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from the OpenAI Startup Fund, Kleiner Perkins, Optum Ventures, and others, the financing vaults Ambience’s valuation above $1 billion.

Ambience’s technology listens to doctor-patient conversations and automatically generates clinical notes and billing codes, a solution already adopted by major health systems like the Cleveland Clinic. With total funding now $345M, Ambience plans to scale its AI-driven documentation assistant across hospitals and clinics, helping healthcare providers save time and reduce burnout while improving accuracy in record-keeping.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Ambience Healthcare

• Investors: Oak HC/FT (co-lead), Andreessen Horowitz (co-lead), OpenAI Startup Fund, Kleiner Perkins, Optum Ventures, Town Hall Ventures, Smash Capital

• Amount Raised: $243 million

• Total Raised: $345 million

• Funding Stage: Series C

• Funding Date: July 29, 2025

MIT Spinout Strand Therapeutics Raises $153M Series B for Programmable mRNA Cancer Therapies

Strand Therapeutics, a Boston-based biotech startup pioneering programmable mRNA therapies, secured $153 million in Series B funding to advance its pipeline of next-gen cancer treatments. The round was led by Sweden’s Kinnevik and joined by new backers including Regeneron Ventures, ICONIQ, and Amgen Ventures, alongside existing investors like FPV Ventures and Playground Global.

Spun out of MIT in 2018, Strand is developing self-replicating mRNA “genetic circuits” that reprogram tumor microenvironments and stimulate immune responses against cancer. The fresh capital (bringing Strand’s total raised to over $250M) will help push its lead candidate STX-001, an IL-12 mRNA therapy for solid tumors, through clinical trials and fuel expansion of its programmable mRNA platform. Strand’s hefty Series B underscores the excitement around RNA therapeutics as a new frontier in oncology.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Strand Therapeutics

• Investors: Kinnevik (lead); Regeneron Ventures; ICONIQ; Amgen Ventures; Alderline Group; JIC-VGI; LG Technology Ventures; Gradiant Corporation; FPV Ventures; Playground Global; Eli Lilly & Co.; ANRI; Potentum; etc.

• Amount Raised: $153 million

• Total Raised: $250+ million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

Anaconda Secures $150M+ Series C to Expand Open-Source AI Platform

Anaconda, an Austin-based provider of open-source tools for data science and AI, has secured over $150 million in a Series C round at a valuation of about $1.5 billion. The financing was led by Insight Partners with participation from Mubadala Capital (UAE).

Already profitable with more than $150M in annual recurring revenue, Anaconda plans to use the funds for product development, strategic acquisitions, and global expansion. The company is evolving its popular Python distribution platform into a comprehensive enterprise AI hub, helping organizations build and deploy AI applications on open-source software.

With roughly $200M raised in total, Anaconda is doubling down on its mission to enable the next generation of AI-powered development in businesses worldwide.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Anaconda

• Investors: Insight Partners (lead), Mubadala Capital

• Amount Raised: $150+ million

• Total Raised: ~ $200 million

• Funding Stage: Series C

• Funding Date: July 31, 2025

Polymarket Raises $135.4M in Funding to Expand Crypto Prediction Platform

Polymarket, a New York-based decentralized prediction markets startup, has secured $135.4 million in a new funding round to grow its platform for betting on real-world events. The investment – revealed via an SEC filing – is said to value Polymarket at over $1 billion, marking its emergence as a crypto unicorn.

Led by Founders Fund with contributions from a total of 23 investors (mostly undisclosed), the capital will help Polymarket scale its event derivatives marketplace. Founded in 2020 by Shayne Coplan, Polymarket uses cryptocurrency to let users trade on outcomes of sports, politics, economics, and other topics, harnessing collective intelligence to forecast events. The fresh funding provides resources for Polymarket to expand its operations and navigate regulatory compliance as it popularizes crypto-powered prediction markets.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Polymarket

• Investors: Founders Fund (lead) and 22+ other undisclosed investors

• Amount Raised: $135.4 million

• Total Raised: $209.4 million (estimated)

• Funding Stage: Series B (unconfirmed)

• Funding Date: August 4, 2025

Minghui Pharmaceutical Raises $131M in Pre-IPO Funding Round to Launch Dermatology Therapies

Minghui Pharmaceutical, a Shanghai-based biotech focused on dermatological drugs, raised $131 million in a pre-IPO financing to fuel the launch of its lead therapy in China and advance multiple late-stage drug candidates. Co-led by OrbiMed and Qiming Venture Partners, the round gives Minghui resources to seek approval for MH004 — a topical pan-JAK inhibitor cream for inflammatory skin conditions — and to progress innovative oncology programs, including a PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody and a TROP-2 targeting ADC for lung cancer.

The fresh capital positions Minghui for a potential public listing as it works to bring novel dermatology and cancer treatments to market in the coming years. This sizeable pre-IPO round underscores investor confidence in Minghui’s pipeline and China’s booming biotech sector.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Minghui Pharmaceutical

• Investors: OrbiMed (co-lead), Qiming Venture Partners (co-lead), TF Capital, BioTrack Capital, 5Y Capital, New Day Fund, Wider Link, and others

• Amount Raised: $131 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Pre-IPO

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

Apreo Health Closes $130M in Series B Funding for Breakthrough Emphysema Treatment Device

Apreo Health, a Menlo Park-based medical device startup, secured an oversubscribed $130 million Series B round to advance its novel treatment for severe emphysema. Co-led by Bain Capital Life Sciences and Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from F-Prime Capital, Intuitive Ventures, Lightstone Ventures, and Santé Ventures, the funding will support pivotal trials and early commercialization of Apreo’s BREATHE airway scaffold.

This implant, delivered via bronchoscopy, gently releases trapped air from hyperinflated lungs to improve breathing in advanced emphysema patients. Apreo’s approach, designated an FDA Breakthrough Device, aims to redefine care for COPD patients who currently have few treatment options. The Series B marks a major milestone, enabling Apreo to bring its breakthrough emphysema therapy closer to market and potentially improve the lives of millions suffering from the disease.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Apreo Health

• Investors: Bain Capital Life Sciences (co-lead), Norwest Venture Partners (co-lead), F-Prime Capital, Intuitive Ventures, Lightstone Ventures, Santé Ventures

• Amount Raised: $130 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

beatBread Scores $124M in Funding to Expand Music Funding Platform for Independent Artists

beatBread, a Los Angeles-based music financing platform, secured $124 million in new capital (a mix of credit and equity) to provide more funding to independent musicians and labels. The financing was led by Citi and included participation from Deciens Capital, Mucker Capital, Advantage Capital, and GMO. beatBread’s platform offers upfront advances to artists in exchange for a share of future streaming revenue, using data-driven models to democratize music financing.

With this influx of funds, beatBread plans to scale its program of offering flexible advances, extend its services to more artists globally, and accelerate the growth of its catalog funding marketplace. The deal underscores how fintech innovation is reshaping the music industry by empowering creators with alternative funding options outside traditional label deals.

Funding Details:

• Startup: beatBread

• Investors: Citi (lead); Deciens Capital; Mucker Capital; Advantage Capital; GMO LLC

• Amount Raised: $124 million (credit + equity)

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Growth Funding

• Funding Date: August 5, 2025

Blue J Raises $122M in Series D Funding to Transform Tax Research with GenAI

Blue J, a Toronto-based provider of generative AI tax research software, raised $122 million in Series D funding to accelerate its growth in the legal and fintech space. The round was co-led by Oak HC/FT and Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Intrepid Growth Partners and prior backers Ten Coves Capital and CPA.com.

Blue J’s platform uses advanced generative AI to instantly answer complex tax law questions, dramatically speeding up research for thousands of tax professionals across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Founded in 2015 by CEO Benjamin Alarie, Blue J more than doubled its revenue and customer base in the first half of 2025. With this new capital, coming just seven months after its Series C, Blue J will expand its team, enhance its product capabilities, and extend into new markets – solidifying its position as a leader in AI-driven tax and legal research.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Blue J

• Investors: Oak HC/FT (co-lead), Sapphire Ventures (co-lead), Intrepid Growth Partners, Ten Coves Capital, CPA.com

• Amount Raised: $122 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Series D

• Funding Date: August 4, 2025

Clay Raises $100M in Series C Funding to Advance AI-Driven Sales Automation

Clay, a New York City-based startup building an AI-powered sales automation platform, has raised $100 million in Series C funding at a $3.1 billion valuation. The round was led by CapitalG (Alphabet’s growth fund) with participation from Meritech Capital, Sequoia Capital, First Round Capital, BoxGroup, Boldstart Ventures, and Sapphire Ventures. Coming just six months after Clay’s previous raise, this new funding brings total financing to $204M and will fuel product development and rapid growth.

Clay’s platform integrates with 150+ data sources and uses AI agents to research sales prospects, personalize outreach, and generate new leads at scale – automating go-to-market workflows for enterprise sales teams. With over 10,000 customers (including OpenAI and Canva) and plans to triple revenue this year, Clay will use the capital to double down on its “go-to-market engineering” tools and cement its position as a leader in AI sales tech.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Clay

• Investors: CapitalG (lead), Meritech Capital, Sequoia Capital, First Round Capital, BoxGroup, Boldstart Ventures, Sapphire Ventures

• Amount Raised: $100 million

• Total Raised: $204 million

• Funding Stage: Series C

• Funding Date: August 5, 2025

Decart Nabs $100M in Series B Funding to Scale Real-Time Generative AI Platform

Decart, a San Francisco-based AI startup known for its real-time generative video technology, raised $100 million in Series B funding at a $3.1 billion valuation to expand its cutting-edge platform. The round saw continued support from Decart’s major existing investors – Sequoia Capital, Benchmark, and Zeev Ventures – and added new investor Aleph VC. Founded by veterans of Israel’s Unit 8200 cyber intelligence unit, Decart has developed GPU-optimized AI models capable of producing live, interactive video content for millions of users, in sectors like gaming, entertainment, and robotics.

The new capital (total funding now $153M) underscores strong confidence in Decart’s breakthrough generative AI and will go toward further R&D and scaling deployment. Decart aims to maintain its lead in high-performance, real-time AI content generation as demand for interactive AI experiences soars.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Decart

• Investors: Sequoia Capital, Benchmark, Zeev Ventures (existing leads); Aleph VC (new)

• Amount Raised: $100 million

• Total Raised: $153 million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

Capacity Secures $92M in Funding to Scale AI-Powered Support Automation Platform

Capacity, a St. Louis-based provider of AI-powered support automation software, received $92 million in fresh financing (a combination of equity and debt) to fuel its growth in the contact center industry. The funding includes a $42.6M Series D equity round led by TVC Capital and Toloka.vc, alongside a $50M debt facility from Chicago Atlantic.

Founded in 2017 by CEO David Karandish, Capacity’s platform uses generative AI and automation to help enterprises deflect customer support tickets, emails, and calls by providing instant answers and workflow resolutions via chatbot and knowledge base tools. Over 20,000 companies use Capacity’s software across web, voice, and chat channels.

With this fresh capital infusion, Capacity plans to accelerate product innovation and meet rising demand from organizations seeking to improve customer service efficiency with AI. The raise brings Capacity’s total funding to date to nearly $100M and bolsters its balance sheet for continued expansion.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Capacity

• Investors: TVC Capital (lead, Series D), Toloka.vc (lead, Series D), Chicago Atlantic (debt financing)

• Amount Raised: $92 million (equity + debt)

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Series D + Debt Financing

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

SAFE Security Secures $70M in Series C Funding to Boost Cyber Risk Platform

SAFE Security, a Palo Alto-based cyber risk management startup, has raised $70 million in Series C funding to scale its AI-driven cybersecurity platform. The round was led by Avataar Ventures with participation from new and existing investors, including Susquehanna Asia, NextEquity Partners, Aramco’s Prosperity7 Ventures, Eight Roads, former Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Sorenson Capital.

SAFE (which began as Lucideus) quantifies enterprise cyber risk in real time and recently launched a “CyberAGI” initiative to develop autonomous AI for threat detection and remediation. This investment brings SAFE’s total financing to over $170 million, fortifying its position as a leader in proactive cyber risk & compliance management. The company will use the funds to advance its agent-based cyber risk platform, grow globally, and continue innovating on automated threat mitigation for enterprises.

Funding Details:

• Startup: SAFE Security

• Investors: Avataar Ventures (lead), Susquehanna Asia, NextEquity Partners, Prosperity7 Ventures (Aramco), Eight Roads, John Chambers, Sorenson Capital

• Amount Raised: $70 million

• Total Raised: $170+ million

• Funding Stage: Series C

• Funding Date: July 31, 2025

Rillet Raises $70M in Series B Funding to Automate AI Accounting for Enterprises

Rillet, a Palo Alto-based fintech startup developing AI-powered accounting software, has raised $70 million in Series B funding in a round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ Capital. Coming just two months after Rillet’s last fundraise, this round also included Sequoia Capital, Oak HC/FT, and FOG Ventures, bringing Rillet’s total funding to over $100M.

Founded in 2022 by former N26 US head Nicolas Kopp, Rillet offers an AI-native ERP platform that automates accounting tasks and helps finance teams close their books in hours instead of weeks. The software integrates with systems like Salesforce, Stripe, and Brex to pull data and reconcile finances in real time.

Rillet will use the new capital to accelerate product development and hiring as it challenges legacy accounting solutions from incumbents like Oracle and Microsoft. The hefty Series B reflects investor conviction in Rillet’s vision to modernize enterprise finance with AI.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Rillet

• Investors: Andreessen Horowitz (co-lead), ICONIQ Capital (co-lead); Sequoia Capital, Oak HC/FT, FOG Ventures

• Amount Raised: $70 million

• Total Raised: $100M+

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: August 6, 2025

Chai Discovery Snaps Up $70M in Series A Funding to Revolutionize AI-Driven Drug Design

Chai Discovery, a San Francisco-based biotech AI startup, raised $70 million in Series A funding to advance its platform for AI-driven molecular design and drug discovery. The round was led by Menlo Ventures (via its Anthology Fund in partnership with Anthropic) and included new investors like Yosemite, DST Global Partners, SV Angel, Avenir, and DCVC, alongside existing backers Thrive Capital, OpenAI, Dimension, Neo, Lachy Groom, and Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam.

Founded just a year ago by Joshua Meier and team, Chai uses frontier AI to predict and reprogram interactions between biochemical molecules – enabling de novo design of antibodies and therapeutics much faster than traditional R&D. The startup’s first model, Chai-1, set new standards in molecular structure prediction, and it recently debuted Chai-2, which can generate novel antibodies with a high hit rate.

With this Series A (following a $30M seed last year, total funding now ~$100M), Chai will further develop its AI platform to tackle previously “undruggable” targets and partner with pharma companies, aiming to dramatically compress drug development timelines.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Chai Discovery

• Investors: Menlo Ventures (lead, Anthology Fund with Anthropic); Thrive Capital; OpenAI; DST Global Partners; SV Angel; Avenir; DCVC; Neo; others

• Amount Raised: $70 million

• Total Raised: ~ $100 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: August 6, 2025

Stavtar Solutions Gets $55M in Series A Funding to Scale Enterprise Spend Management Software

Stavtar Solutions, a New York-based fintech startup that provides business spend management and expense allocation tools, raised $55 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth. The round was led by tech-focused VC firm Elephant. Stavtar’s SaaS platform helps companies streamline budgeting, expense tracking, and resource allocation across departments.

With the new capital, the company’s first major funding, Stavtar plans to expand operations, enhance product capabilities, and scale its sales and marketing efforts. The investment will enable Stavtar to meet rising demand from mid-market and enterprise clients seeking better control over spending and financial workflows. Elephant’s backing underscores confidence in Stavtar’s ability to modernize corporate expense management and supports the startup’s push for broader market adoption.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Stavtar Solutions

• Investors: Elephant (lead)

• Amount Raised: $55 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: August 6, 2025

Positive Development Raises $51.5M in Series C Funding for Autism Therapy Platform

Positive Development, a McLean, VA-based provider of tech-enabled autism therapy, raised $51.5 million in Series C funding to expand its developmental treatment model for children with autism. The round was co-led by aMoon Fund, B Capital, and Flare Capital Partners, with participation from Healthworx and Digitalis Ventures.

Positive Development integrates technology, data, and family-centered coaching to deliver an alternative to traditional Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, achieving outcomes at over 50% lower cost. With this raise (total funding now over $100M), the company will grow into new regions and partner with insurers and Medicaid programs to make its relationship-based care more accessible. Positive Development’s Series C highlights investor support for innovative, cost-effective approaches in behavioral health and autism care.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Positive Development

• Investors: aMoon Fund (co-lead), B Capital (co-lead), Flare Capital Partners (co-lead); Healthworx, Digitalis Ventures, others

• Amount Raised: $51.5 million

• Total Raised: $100M+

• Funding Stage: Series C

• Funding Date: August 6, 2025

Alaan Raises $48M in Series A Funding to Scale AI-Powered Spend Management in MENA

Alaan, a Dubai-based fintech startup, secured $48 million in Series A funding to grow its AI-driven corporate spend management platform across the Middle East. Founded by former McKinsey consultants, Alaan helps businesses manage expenses and payments through smart corporate cards and software that solve regional pain points like low card acceptance and tedious expense reporting.

The investment was led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & SEA) and joined by Y Combinator, 468 Capital, Pioneer Fund, and notable angels (including founders of Tabby & Careem). One of the largest Series A rounds in MENA tech, the funding positions Alaan to accelerate expansion into new Gulf markets and beyond. Alaan will invest in product development and customer acquisition as it aims to modernize expense management for companies in the region.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Alaan

• Investors: Peak XV Partners (lead), Y Combinator, 468 Capital, Pioneer Fund, founders of Tabby & Careem (angels)

• Amount Raised: $48 million

• Total Raised: ~ $50 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: August 5, 2025

Kustomer Lands $30M in Series B Funding to Expand AI Customer Service Platform

Kustomer, a New York City-based customer service software startup, raised $30 million in Series B funding to accelerate development of its AI-driven CRM platform for support teams. The round was led by Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from Battery Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, and Boldstart Ventures.

Co-founded in 2015 by Brad Birnbaum and Jeremy Suriel, Kustomer provides a modern customer service hub that unifies customer data and leverages automation to help businesses deliver faster, more personalized support. (Facebook’s Meta acquired Kustomer in 2020, then spun it out in 2023.)

Now independent, Kustomer will use the new capital to add generative AI features that assist human agents and scale its operations to meet demand from enterprise clients. By integrating conversational AI and a 360° customer view, Kustomer is positioning itself as a leading solution for AI-enhanced customer support in the post-Meta era.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Kustomer

• Investors: Norwest Venture Partners (lead), Battery Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Boldstart Ventures

• Amount Raised: $30 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

Bit2Me Raises $30M in Funding to Fuel European Crypto Expansion

Bit2Me, a Madrid-based digital asset platform, secured €30 million (approximately $33 million) in new funding to drive its expansion across Europe and Latin America. The round was led by Tether’s venture arm, with participation from additional undisclosed investors. Bit2Me operates one of Spain’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges and is officially licensed by the Bank of Spain. With this growth investment, Bit2Me plans to enter more EU countries under the region’s new MiCA crypto regulations while bolstering its presence in markets like Argentina.

Founded in 2014, Bit2Me has emphasized regulatory compliance and security (holding multiple international certifications) to build user trust. The fresh capital will help Bit2Me broaden its suite of services – from trading and digital wallets to crypto education – as it aims to become a dominant, regulated player in Europe’s crypto ecosystem.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Bit2Me

• Investors: Tether Ventures (lead); other investors undisclosed

• Amount Raised: $30 million (€30 million)

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Growth (Late-stage private)

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

Salasa Raises $30M in Series B Funding to Scale Saudi E-Commerce Fulfillment Network

Salasa, a Riyadh-based e-commerce fulfillment and logistics platform, closed a $30 million Series B round to fuel its expansion across Saudi Arabia. The investment was led by local growth fund Artal Capital, with participation from Saudi Venture Capital (SVC), Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures, 500 Global, AlSulaiman Group, and other strategic backers. Salasa operates fulfillment centers and dark stores, enabling faster delivery for online retailers in the Kingdom. The latest round brings the company’s total funding to about $37 million.

Salasa plans to use the new capital to open additional fulfillment centers nationwide, launch rapid delivery services in major cities, and enhance its AI-driven logistics infrastructure.

The startup also rolled out a special customs zone service to help international brands sell in Saudi Arabia without a physical presence. This Series B will accelerate Salasa’s mission to power the Kingdom’s surging e-commerce market with world-class fulfillment and last-mile delivery capabilities.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Salasa

• Investors: Artal Capital (lead), Saudi Venture Capital (SVC), Wa’ed Ventures (Aramco), 500 Global, AlSulaiman Group

• Amount Raised: $30 million

• Total Raised: $37.2 million

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: August 4, 2025

August Health Scores $29M in Series B Funding to Bring AI to Senior Care Software

August Health, a San Francisco-based startup modernizing senior living operations, raised $29 million in Series B funding to expand its electronic health record (EHR) platform and add new AI capabilities for care providers. The round was led by Base10 Partners, with participation from existing investors General Catalyst and Matrix Partners, along with strategic backers Equitage Ventures, the Senior Living Transformation Company, and Stanford University.

Thousands of senior living communities use August Health’s cloud-based software to manage resident care, medications, billing, and compliance. With the new funding, the company will accelerate development of “August Intelligence” – an AI assistant that analyzes resident data to help staff anticipate needs, improve care quality, and streamline workflows. Co-founded in 2020 by Dr. Justin Schram and former Apple engineer Erez Cohen, August Health has quickly become a leader in senior care tech. The fresh capital will support its rapid growth as aging demographics drive demand for better technology in elder care.

Funding Details:

• Startup: August Health

• Investors: Base10 Partners (lead), General Catalyst, Matrix Partners, Equitage Ventures, Senior Living Transformation Company, Stanford University

• Amount Raised: $29 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Series B

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

Casap Raises $25M in Series A Funding to Automate Fraud Dispute Resolution

Casap, a New York-based fintech specializing in AI-driven dispute and fraud operations, secured $25 million in Series A funding to scale its platform for combating first-party fraud in banking. The round was led by Emergence Capital with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Primary Venture Partners, SoFi, and others. Casap’s software automates the entire credit card dispute lifecycle – from intake and evidence gathering to filing chargebacks and communicating outcomes – using intelligent AI agents.

By replacing manual workflows and siloed tools, Casap helps financial institutions detect suspicious customer behavior and resolve fraud cases faster, reducing fraud losses by over 50% for early clients. Led by CEO Shanthi Shanmugam, Casap will use the capital to enhance its fraud scoring algorithms, grow its team, and expand into additional use cases across payments. The investment brings Casap’s total funding to $33.5M, marking a record raise in the emerging “fraud ops” automation category.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Casap

• Investors: Emergence Capital (lead), Lightspeed Venture Partners, Primary Venture Partners, SoFi, and others

• Amount Raised: $25 million

• Total Raised: $33.5 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

Tavily Raises $25M in Series A Funding to Connect AI Agents Safely to the Web

Tavily, a one-year-old startup providing compliant internet access for AI agents, emerged from stealth with a $25 million Series A led by Insight Partners. Founded in 2024 by data scientist Rotem Weiss after his open-source project “GPT Researcher” went viral, Tavily’s platform lets enterprise AI agents securely search and crawl the web while adhering to company policies.

The startup already counts organizations like Groq, Cohere, MongoDB, and Writer as clients, and it aims to onboard “the next billion agents to the web.” With this funding (which brings total capital to $25M), Tavily will accelerate product development to power the growing demand for web-connected AI in the enterprise. By enabling AI agents to safely interface with public and private data, Tavily is tackling a key infrastructure need for the agent-driven software era.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Tavily

• Investors: Insight Partners (lead)

• Amount Raised: $25 million

• Total Raised: $25 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: August 6, 2025

FORT Robotics Adds $18.9M in Series B Extension to Secure Intelligent Machines

FORT Robotics, a Philadelphia-based company building safety and security systems for autonomous machines, raised an additional $18.9 million as a Series B extension, bringing total funding to $60.5M. The new financing was led by Tiger Global and included strong participation from both new and returning investors such as Prime Movers Lab, Mark Cuban, FundersClub, Creative Ventures, GRIDS Capital, Ahoy Capital, Neman Ventures, Mana Ventures, Gaingels, and Japan’s Ryuu Co.

FORT has developed a hardware-software platform that acts as a “robot control tower,” allowing operators to monitor, stop, or redirect fleets of robots and industrial equipment in real time. Its wireless emergency stop and security system is used by 500+ customers in warehousing, agriculture, construction and more to prevent accidents and cyber threats. With the Series B extension, FORT will accelerate product development and sales as demand grows for fail-safe solutions that enable humans and machines to collaborate safely.

Funding Details:

• Startup: FORT Robotics

• Investors: Tiger Global (lead); Prime Movers Lab; Mark Cuban; FundersClub; Creative Ventures; GRIDS Capital; Ahoy Capital; Neman Ventures; Mana Ventures; Gaingels; Ryuu Co.

• Amount Raised: $18.9 million

• Total Raised: $60.5 million

• Funding Stage: Series B (Extension)

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

OffDeal Raises $12M in Series A Funding for AI-Powered Small Business M&A Platform

OffDeal, a New York-based fintech startup offering an AI-native investment banking platform for small business sales, closed a $12 million Series A round to expand its operations. The funding was led by Radical Ventures with participation from Y Combinator, Rebel Fund, and Centre Street Partners.

OffDeal’s platform uses proprietary AI plus Wall Street expertise to match small business owners with the best potential buyers and streamline the company sale process. By expanding the pool of qualified buyers and leveraging data-driven insights, OffDeal aims to help founders secure optimal exit deals. The new capital, which brings total funding to $17M, will allow OffDeal to grow its team and enhance its platform as it tackles the fragmented lower end of the M&A market. This Series A highlights increasing investor interest in platforms that democratize mergers and acquisitions for small and mid-sized businesses.

Funding Details:

• Startup: OffDeal

• Investors: Radical Ventures (lead), Y Combinator, Rebel Fund, Centre Street Partners

• Amount Raised: $12 million

• Total Raised: $17 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: August 5, 2025

Jeh Aerospace Raises $11M in Series A Funding to Scale Cross-Border Aerospace Manufacturing

Jeh Aerospace, a cross-border aerospace manufacturing startup operating in the US and India, raised $11 million in Series A funding to advance its software-driven production of high-precision aerospace and defense components. The round was led by Elevation Capital with participation from General Catalyst, coming about 18 months after Jeh’s initial $2.75M seed funding.

Founded in 2022, Jeh Aerospace leverages a “friend-shoring” model – utilizing India’s skilled talent pool for cost-efficient fabrication while tapping the U.S. market – to serve global aerospace customers with advanced manufacturing. The Series A funds will help Jeh expand operations and enhance its tech capabilities across facilities in both countries, strengthening its role in the aerospace supply chain. As geopolitical factors drive interest in diversified manufacturing, Jeh aims to provide a seamless East-West production pipeline for critical aerospace hardware.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Jeh Aerospace

• Investors: Elevation Capital (lead), General Catalyst

• Amount Raised: $11 million

• Total Raised: ~ $14 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: August 6, 2025

Ostra Security Raises $9.5M in Series A Extension for Managed Cybersecurity Services

Ostra Security, a Minneapolis-based managed cybersecurity provider for small and mid-sized businesses, announced a $9.5 million Series A extension to accelerate its growth. The additional funding was co-led by General Catalyst and Rally Ventures, with participation from longtime Ostra supporter Jeff Cowan (of Capital Four). Ostra delivers a “security-as-a-service” model, acting as an outsourced cybersecurity operations center for clients that lack in-house resources.

Ostra’s unified platform replaces a patchwork of point solutions by monitoring threats, responding to alerts, and continually fortifying each client’s IT environment. With the new funds, Ostra plans to hire more security talent, deepen its technical capabilities (in areas like threat intel and automation), and expand its high-touch service model. As cyberattacks increasingly target businesses with limited IT staff, Ostra’s goal is to provide enterprise-grade protection in an accessible, fully managed package.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Ostra Security

• Investors: General Catalyst (co-lead), Rally Ventures (co-lead), Jeff Cowan (Capital Four)

• Amount Raised: $9.5 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Series A (Extension)

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

Orbital Operations Raises $8.8M in Seed Funding to Build In-Orbit Defense Vehicles

Orbital Operations, a Long Beach, CA-based aerospace startup, emerged from stealth with an $8.8 million seed round to develop high-thrust orbital vehicles for national security missions. The round was led by Initialized Capital and included a syndicate of space-focused investors such as Harpoon Ventures, DTX Ventures, Rebel Fund, TRAC VC, Karman Ventures, and notable angels like Immad Akhund.

Founded by former SpaceX engineers Ben Schleuniger and Ross Doherty, Orbital Operations is designing a spacecraft called Astraeus that can be stationed in orbit, loaded with liquid hydrogen and oxygen propellant. Its actively cooled engine and cryogenic fuel system will allow it to maneuver on demand in space – enabling rapid responses to defend satellites or reposition assets for government and commercial customers.

The seed funding will help Orbital expand its team and facilities, conduct engine and propellant demos, and collaborate with U.S. defense partners. Orbital Operations aims to fill a critical gap in space security by providing an on-orbit “rapid reaction” vehicle to protect critical space infrastructure.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Orbital Operations

• Investors: Initialized Capital (lead), Harpoon Ventures, DTX Ventures, Rebel Fund, TRAC VC, Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund (angel), others

• Amount Raised: $8.8 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

Raise Robotics Raises $7.8M in Seed Funding to Automate Construction Site Tasks

Raise Robotics, a San Francisco-based startup developing robots for construction sites, raised $7.8 million in seed funding to advance its automated tools for hazardous building tasks. The round was led by MaC Venture Capital with participation from Undivided Ventures, Cybernetix Ventures, Zacua Ventures, and Union Labs.

Co-founded by Conley Oster and Gary Chen, Raise Robotics builds versatile robotic systems that can handle high-risk activities like layout, drilling, and inspections on vertical construction projects.

By delegating dangerous and labor-intensive tasks to robots, Raise Robotics helps contractors improve safety and efficiency. With the new funding, the company will grow its team and accelerate product development, preparing to deploy its robots on active construction sites. The seed round underscores the construction tech sector’s interest in automation solutions to tackle labor shortages and jobsite risks.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Raise Robotics

• Investors: MaC Venture Capital (lead), Undivided Ventures, Cybernetix Ventures, Zacua Ventures, Union Labs

• Amount Raised: $7.8 million

• Total Raised: $7.8 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: August 5, 2025

Qbeast Raises $7.6M in Seed Funding to Boost Data Lakehouse Performance

Qbeast, a data infrastructure startup born out of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, raised $7.6 million in seed funding to optimize analytics on open-data lakehouse platforms. The round was led by Peak XV’s Surge accelerator (Sequoia India’s scale-up program) with participation from HWK Tech Investment and France’s Elaia Partners.

Now based in Bellevue, WA, and led by former AWS engineer Srikanth Satya, Qbeast has developed an indexing technology that can speed up big data queries by 2–6× while cutting cloud compute costs by up to 70%. With the new seed capital, Qbeast will expand its team and broaden support for more analytics use cases as it brings its high-performance data tooling to market. Qbeast’s technology “supercharges” data lakehouse systems like Delta Lake and Apache Iceberg, promising significant efficiency gains for enterprises managing massive datasets.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Qbeast

• Investors: Peak XV Surge (lead), HWK Tech Investment, Elaia Partners

• Amount Raised: $7.6 million

• Total Raised: $7.6 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: August 4, 2025

Translucent AI Snags $7M in Seed Funding to Launch Finance Copilot for Hospitals

Translucent AI, a New York-based startup building an AI-powered financial “copilot” for healthcare providers, raised a $7 million seed round to accelerate its launch. The oversubscribed financing was led by NEA with participation from Virtue VC, FPV Ventures, and Redesign Health.

Founded in 2024 by hospital operations veterans, Translucent has developed a virtual CFO assistant platform that ingests complex hospital financial and operational data to deliver real-time insights, forecasts, and reports. The goal is to help hospital finance teams identify inefficiencies, predict revenue cycle issues, and make faster decisions in an era of tight margins.

In pilots, Translucent’s software has already been used by health systems managing over $5B in combined revenue. With the new seed funding, the startup will expand its engineering team and roll out its analytics platform to more hospitals and large medical groups seeking to improve financial performance.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Translucent AI

• Investors: NEA (lead), Virtue VC, FPV Ventures, Redesign Health

• Amount Raised: $7 million

• Total Raised: $7 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: August 7, 2025

LegalTech Startup August Raises $7M in Seed Funding to Bring AI to Midsize Law Firms

August, a New York-based legal tech startup, raised a $7 million seed round to help midsize law firms automate their document-heavy tasks. Founded by Columbia University alumni, August’s platform uses artificial intelligence to handle routine legal paperwork, freeing up attorneys to focus on higher-value work. The seed round was led by NEA and Pear VC, with participation from notable angels including Gokul Rajaram and others.

With its new backing, August plans to expand its team and refine its configurable AI-driven tools for law firms that lack the resources of larger competitors. The company’s technology allows midsize firms to deploy custom AI “agents” for tasks like contract analysis and document drafting, leveling the playing field with Big Law. The funding will accelerate August’s product development and go-to-market as it aims to modernize legal workflows for an underserved segment of the legal industry.

Funding Details:

• Startup: August

• Investors: NEA (lead), Pear VC; Gokul Rajaram, Geoff Charles, David Azose, Kevin Zhang (angels)

• Amount Raised: $7 million

• Total Raised: $7 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: August 5, 2025

RunReveal Raises $7M in Seed Funding for AI-Driven Security Data Platform

RunReveal, an Austin-based cybersecurity startup, raised $7 million in seed funding to grow its AI-driven security data platform. The round was led by Costanoa Ventures with participation from Runtime Ventures, Modern Technical Fund, and Okta Ventures. RunReveal’s cloud-native platform uses artificial intelligence to unify log data and automate threat investigations, aiming to replace legacy SIEM tools with faster, more autonomous security operations.

RunReveal’s AI workflows triage alerts and integrate across popular IT tools, helping companies detect and respond to cyber threats more efficiently. Founded by former security leads at Uber and Atlassian, RunReveal set out to simplify how security teams manage the flood of logs and telemetry that traditional systems struggle with. The new funding will enable RunReveal to scale its team and accelerate development of its platform as demand grows for smarter, more automated cybersecurity solutions.

Funding Details:

• Startup: RunReveal

• Investors: Costanoa Ventures (lead), Runtime Ventures, Modern Technical Fund, Okta Ventures

• Amount Raised: $7 million

• Total Raised: $7 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: August 5, 2025

DPDZero Raises $7M in Series A Funding for AI-Powered Debt Collection Platform

DPDZero, a Bengaluru, India-based fintech startup specializing in AI-driven debt collection, raised $7 million in Series A funding to scale its platform for lenders. The round was led by Japan’s GMO Venture Partners with participation from India Quotient, Indonesia’s Sinarmas Group, SMBC’s Asia Rising Fund, and Blume Ventures. DPDZero’s machine learning platform helps banks and NBFCs automate loan recovery and improve collection efficiency.

The startup has seen 6× revenue growth and helped recover over ₹150 crore (~$18M) across 3.5 million borrowers to date. With India’s consumer lending market projected to hit $1T by 2030, DPDZero will use the funds to expand its services across the country and further enhance its AI models for scalable, efficient debt resolution. This cross-border backed Series A highlights the global investor interest in India’s fintech sector and the push to modernize debt collections with technology.

Funding Details:

• Startup: DPDZero

• Investors: GMO Venture Partners (lead), India Quotient, Sinarmas Group, SMBC Asia Rising Fund, Blume Ventures

• Amount Raised: $7 million

• Total Raised: ~ $10 million

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: August 6, 2025

HYLENR Closes $3M in Pre-Series A Funding for Clean Nuclear Energy Tech

HYLENR, an Indian deep-tech energy startup, closed a $3 million Pre-Series A round to commercialize its patented low-energy nuclear reaction (LENR) systems. The strategic funding was co-led by Valour Capital and Chhattisgarh Investments Ltd, with participation from individual angel investors Karthik S. Iyer and Anant Sarda. HYLENR is developing scalable, carbon-free heat and power generators for industrial use – positioning LENR as a potentially breakthrough alternative to fossil fuels with a favorable safety and efficiency profile.

The fresh capital will enable HYLENR to accelerate its transition from pilot prototypes to market-ready products, ramping up R&D and manufacturing as the company prepares to expand into the US, Europe, India, and Japan. This round underscores growing investor confidence in LENR technology as a possible cornerstone of the post-carbon energy era. HYLENR aims to be at the forefront of bringing LENR out of the lab and into practical deployment for clean energy generation.

Funding Details:

• Startup: HYLENR

• Investors: Valour Capital (co-lead), Chhattisgarh Investments Ltd (co-lead); Karthik S. Iyer (angel), Anant Sarda (angel)

• Amount Raised: $3 million

• Total Raised: $3 million

• Funding Stage: Pre-Series A

• Funding Date: August 6, 2025

Trust AI Raises $6M in Seed Funding to Launch the “ChatGPT for Dentistry”

Trust AI, a healthtech startup developing generative AI solutions for dentistry, raised $6 million in seed funding to launch its platform, nicknamed the “ChatGPT for dentistry.” The funding came from a consortium of dental industry investors, including the Wehrle Implant Immersion Center, Goetze Dental, Rockwood Programs, and a group of prominent dentists collectively representing over $100M in practice revenues.

Trust AI’s platform applies large language models to assist dental professionals with tasks like patient communication, treatment planning, documentation, and administrative workflow. By training AI on dental-specific knowledge, the startup aims to help dentists save time and improve patient experience through instant answers and automated paperwork.

Trust AI will use the seed capital to bring its product to market, integrate with dental practice software, and further develop specialized AI features for dental care. The raise highlights the growing trend of domain-specific AI assistants targeting professional fields – in this case, empowering dentists with an AI “colleague” in the office.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Trust AI

• Investors: Wehrle Implant Immersion Center; Goetze Dental; Rockwood Programs; and a consortium of dentistry professionals

• Amount Raised: $6 million

• Total Raised: $6 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: August 8, 2025

Mitigata Raises $5.9M in Series A Funding for AI-Powered Cyber Resilience Platform

Mitigata, a Bengaluru-based cyber resilience startup, secured $5.9 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered platform that integrates cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and cyber insurance into one solution. The round was led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Titan Capital and WEH Ventures, which had backed Mitigata’s earlier seed round.

Founded in 2021, Mitigata offers a full-stack “cyber resilience” platform that gives organizations real-time visibility into their cyber risk posture and even facilitates tailored cyber insurance coverage to address residual risks. Its AI-driven risk manager continuously monitors threats, ensures compliance standards, and helps companies proactively remediate vulnerabilities.

With the Series A funds, Mitigata will further develop its technology, hire talent, and expand operations across India and into select global markets. The company’s holistic approach to cyber risk is attracting attention as businesses seek unified defenses in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Mitigata

• Investors: Nexus Venture Partners (lead), Titan Capital, WEH Ventures

• Amount Raised: $5.9 million

• Total Raised: Not disclosed

• Funding Stage: Series A

• Funding Date: August 4, 2025

Lava Raises $5.8M in Seed Funding for “Agent-Native” Payments Platform

Lava (Lava Payments), a New York-based fintech startup, raised $5.8 million in seed funding to build a payment platform for the emerging “agent-native” economy. Founded by serial entrepreneur Mitchell Jones (a Y Combinator alum and ex-Goldman Sachs), Lava is developing a digital wallet system that lets AI agents autonomously pay for services using a shared pool of credits – eliminating the need for individual subscriptions or manual approvals for each transaction.

The startup’s vision is to become the invisible payment layer powering online AI agents. The seed round was led by Lerer Hippeau, with participation from Harlem Capital, Streamlined Ventures, and Westbound. Lava will use the funding to hire talent, develop its product, and launch go-to-market efforts. By enabling AI agents to seamlessly transact on behalf of users or organizations, Lava’s solution could unlock new possibilities as autonomous software agents proliferate. This seed investment indicates strong interest in the infrastructure needed for a future where AI agents conduct business online.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Lava

• Investors: Lerer Hippeau (lead), Harlem Capital, Streamlined Ventures, Westbound

• Amount Raised: $5.8 million

• Total Raised: $5.8 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: August 6, 2025

PhnyX Lab Lands $4M in Seed Funding to Build GenAI Tools for the Pharma Industry

PhnyX Lab, a Seoul, South Korea-based generative AI startup for life sciences, raised a $4 million seed round to expand its suite of AI tools for pharmaceutical companies. The round was led by SK Networks and included several prominent angel investors such as Aidan Gomez (CEO of Cohere) and Illia Polosukhin (co-founder of NEAR Protocol), both notable figures in AI research.

PhnyX Lab’s flagship platform, Cheiron, launched in late 2024 and is already used by over 60 pharma and biotech firms to streamline complex workflows like scientific literature reviews and clinical trial searches. With the new funding, PhnyX Lab is evolving Cheiron into a full product suite – including an AI tool to automate medical writing – and deepening partnerships with industry players.

The capital will support further product development and global growth as PhnyX Lab aims to bring AI efficiencies to biotech R&D. Notably, this round brings PhnyX’s total funding to $4M and highlights the convergence of generative AI and drug development.

Funding Details:

• Startup: PhnyX Lab

• Investors: SK Networks (lead), Aidan Gomez (angel), Illia Polosukhin (angel)

• Amount Raised: $4 million

• Total Raised: $4 million

• Funding Stage: Seed

• Funding Date: August 4, 2025

Tech Funding Summary Table (August 4–8, 2025)

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