Top Startup and Tech Funding News – March 30, 2025

It’s Monday, March 30, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s rounds highlight a clear shift toward infrastructure-first investing, with capital pouring into AI chips, space-based computing, cloud efficiency, and identity security. From orbiting data centers to tokenized finance platforms, investors are backing systems designed to support the next wave of compute, automation, and digital trust.

Large early- and growth-stage rounds signal strong conviction in foundational technologies that reduce cost, expand capacity, or unlock entirely new markets. At the same time, emerging players across fintech, health, and AI-driven media are attracting fresh capital to challenge incumbents and redefine how services are delivered. Today’s deals span AI, space, quantum computing, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital media—pointing to a market that continues to reward infrastructure, efficiency, and platform-scale ambition.

Tech Funding News

Funding Highlights

• Rebellions raises $400M Pre-IPO round for AI chip expansion
• Cloaked raises $375M Series B for identity security platform
• Starcloud raises $170M Series A to build space-based data centers
• ScaleOps raises $130M Series C for AI cloud efficiency
• IQM Quantum Computers raises $57.6M for quantum hardware expansion
• Midas raises $50M Series A for tokenized investment platform
• Mars Men raises $27.5M Series A for men’s wellness brand growth
• Valinor raises $25M Seed for tokenized private credit platform
• Bellatrix Aerospace raises $20M Pre-Series B for space propulsion tech
• Financial News Systems raises $1.6M Pre-Seed for AI-powered newsroom

Investor Activity

Today’s funding activity reflects strong alignment between venture capital and strategic investors around infrastructure that underpins AI and next-generation computing. Firms like Insight Partners, Benchmark, and General Catalyst backed platforms focused on efficiency, scalability, and security, while institutional players such as BlackRock and Mirae Asset signaled growing interest in quantum and semiconductor ecosystems. Across sectors, capital is concentrating on companies building the backbone of tomorrow’s digital and physical systems—where performance, cost control, and global scale are the defining advantages.

Rebellions Raises $400M Pre-IPO Funding Round for AI Chip Expansion

Seoul-based Rebellions, a fabless AI inference chip startup, has raised $400 million in a new funding round at a $2.34 billion valuation. The round was led by Mirae Asset Financial Group with participation from Korea’s National Growth Fund, among others. Rebellions plans to use the proceeds to expand into the U.S., scale its Rebel100 AI compute platform, and accelerate chip design development.

Founded in 2020, Rebellions’ energy-efficient AI chips target cloud providers, telecoms, and government applications. This funding pushes its total capital raised to $850 million, underpinning South Korea’s “K-Nvidia” initiative to develop a domestic AI chip champion.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Rebellions
• Investors: Mirae Asset Financial Group (lead), Korea National Growth Fund, Wa’ed Ventures (Aramco), Samsung Catalyst, SK Hynix, KT & others
• Amount Raised: $400,000,000
• Total Raised: ~$850,000,000 (including prior rounds)
• Funding Stage: Pre-IPO
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

Cloaked Raises $375M in Series B Funding for Identity Security

Cloaked, a California-based identity security startup, announced a $375 million Series B round to expand its enterprise-grade privacy platform. The funding was led by General Catalyst, with Liberty City Ventures as co-lead. Cloaked’s software provides burner phone numbers, email aliases, and passwords on demand, aiming to enhance user privacy and combat phishing.

The new capital will accelerate Cloaked’s push into business markets and product development as companies seek stronger security tools. The round brings Cloaked’s total funding to roughly $375 million (it was bootstrapped prior to this), positioning it as one of the largest recent raises in cybersecurity.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Cloaked
• Investors: General Catalyst (lead), Liberty City Ventures (co-lead)
• Amount Raised: $375,000,000
• Total Raised: ~$375,000,000 (Series B)
• Funding Stage: Series B
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

Starcloud Raises $170M in Series A Funding for Space Data Centers

Starcloud, a space-computing startup in Redmond, WA, has closed a $170 million Series A at a $1.1 billion valuation. The round was led by Benchmark and EQT Ventures, making Starcloud one of the fastest Y Combinator alumni to reach unicorn status. Starcloud builds solar-powered data centers in orbit and deploys AI servers on satellites. It has already launched its first NVIDIA-GPU-equipped satellite and plans more powerful “Starcloud” craft later this year.

This funding will finance the mass production of Starcloud’s fleet and the further development of its space-based compute infrastructure, addressing the growing demand for global AI and data services. Starcloud has now raised a total of about $200 million.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Starcloud
• Investors: Benchmark (lead), EQT Ventures
• Amount Raised: $170,000,000
• Total Raised: ~$200,000,000
• Funding Stage: Series A
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

ScaleOps Raises $130M in Series C Funding for AI Cloud Efficiency

ScaleOps, a San Francisco startup addressing AI infrastructure waste, raised $130 million in a Series C at an $800 million valuation. Insight Partners led the round, joined by Lightspeed Venture Partners, NFX, and other existing investors. ScaleOps’ software automates cloud and GPU resource management in real time, correcting inefficiencies that leave expensive hardware idle.

The startup says its platform can cut enterprise cloud and AI infrastructure costs by up to 80%. The new funds will be used to scale ScaleOps’ platform and support growing customer demand for more efficient AI deployments.

Funding Details:

• Startup: ScaleOps
• Investors: Insight Partners (lead), Lightspeed Venture Partners, NFX, Glilot Capital Partners, Picture Capital
• Amount Raised: $130,000,000
• Total Raised: $130,000,000 (Series C)
• Funding Stage: Series C
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

IQM Quantum Computers Raises €50M in Funding for Global Growth

IQM Quantum Computers, a Finnish startup building quantum hardware, secured €50 million (about $57.6M) in venture funding from BlackRock-managed funds. The investment, announced on Monday, comes as IQM prepares a planned U.S. IPO later this year. The capital will accelerate IQM’s expansion of quantum computer sales, chip development, and global growth initiatives.

Last year, IQM roughly doubled sales and has a significant pipeline of orders. BlackRock’s backing underscores the strategic push into quantum computing as nations and companies seek next-generation computing capabilities.

Funding Details:

• Startup: IQM Quantum Computers
• Investors: Funds managed by BlackRock (lead)
• Amount Raised: $57,640,000 (50 million euros)
• Total Raised: $57,640,000 (this round)
• Funding Stage: Growth / Pre-IPO
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

Midas Raises $50M in Series A Funding for Tokenized Investments

Midas, a German fintech startup building a platform for tokenized investment products, announced a $50 million Series A round. The round was led by RRE Ventures and Creandum. Coinbase Ventures, Franklin Templeton, and other industry investors also participated. Midas enables institutions and issuers to create digital tokens representing securities and funds on blockchain networks.

The funding will accelerate development of Midas’s platform and support its growth in Europe and beyond, tapping rising demand for blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Midas
• Investors: RRE Ventures (lead), Creandum, Coinbase Ventures, Franklin Templeton, Framework Ventures, M1 Capital, Anchorage Digital, others
• Amount Raised: $50,000,000
• Total Raised: $50,000,000 (Series A)
• Funding Stage: Series A
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

Mars Men Raises $27.5M in Series A Funding for Men’s Wellness

Mars Men, a men’s health supplements brand based in Austin, Texas, has closed a $27.5 million Series A round led by L Catterton. The company offers natural, science-backed testosterone and wellness products via a subscription-based e-commerce model. Mars Men has rapidly scaled to a $100M+ revenue run rate in under 18 months while remaining profitable and previously bootstrapped.

The new funding will be used to expand Mars Men’s product line, accelerate marketing, and enter retail channels. L Catterton’s investment highlights continued growth in the direct-to-consumer health and wellness market.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Mars Men
• Investors: L Catterton (lead)
• Amount Raised: $27,500,000
• Total Raised: $27,500,000 (Series A)
• Funding Stage: Series A
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

Valinor Raises $25M in Seed Funding for Tokenized Credit

Valinor, a New York blockchain fintech founded by ex-Blackstone partners, raised $25 million in a seed round. Castle Island Ventures led the funding, joined by Susquehanna International Group’s crypto arm, Maven 11 Capital, and the founders of crypto miner TeraWulf.

Valinor’s platform aims to tokenize private credit deals on blockchain, enabling institutions to access asset-backed lending via digital securities. The investment will fund product development and team growth, positioning Valinor at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Valinor
• Investors: Castle Island Ventures (lead), Susquehanna Digital, Maven 11 Capital, founders of TeraWulf
• Amount Raised: $25,000,000
• Total Raised: $25,000,000 (Seed)
• Funding Stage: Seed
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

Bellatrix Aerospace Raises $20M in Pre-Series B Funding for Space Propulsion

Bellatrix Aerospace, an Indian space startup developing electric propulsion and in-orbit servicing technology, has secured $20 million in a pre-Series B round. The round was led by U.S. firm Cactus Partners, with participation from Hero Investment Office, 35North, IndusBridge, Monarch Capital, and previous backers.

Bellatrix will use the funds to accelerate development of its “iPPS” space thrusters and satellite propulsion systems for GEO and LEO spacecraft. The investment underscores growing global interest in enabling technologies for the booming space industry.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Bellatrix Aerospace
• Investors: Cactus Partners (lead), Hero Investment Office, 35North, IndusBridge, Monarch Capital
• Amount Raised: $20,000,000
• Total Raised: $20,000,000 (Pre-Series B)
• Funding Stage: Pre-Series B
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

Financial News Systems Raises €1.5M in Pre-Seed Funding for AI Newsroom

Financial News Systems (FNS), a Copenhagen-based AI news startup founded by ex-Reuters journalists, raised €1.5 million (about $1.6M) in a pre-Seed round. Ugly Duckling Ventures led the investment. FNS is building an automated financial newsroom, using AI to rapidly generate news articles and data releases for investment professionals with zero human writers involved.

The funding will accelerate the development of FNS’s AI models and expand coverage of financial news. This move reflects growing interest in AI-driven automation for content and data in the finance industry.

Funding Details:

• Startup: Financial News Systems (FNS)
• Investors: Ugly Duckling Ventures (lead)
• Amount Raised: ~$1,600,000 (€1.5M)
• Total Raised: ~$1,600,000 (Pre-Seed)
• Funding Stage: Pre-Seed
• Funding Date: March 30, 2026

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