Parsers VC - Weekly Funding / Startup / VC news of April 8, 2025

Venture Capital News. Funding rounds, statistics Week of April 1 - April 7: United States (28 - $3.78B), United Kingdom (8 - $826M), India (11 - $428M), France (6 - $142M), Switzerland (3 - $44M)

April 08, 2025

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In the bustling world of education technology, Brisk Teaching has emerged as a beacon of hope. The San Francisco-based company recently secured $15 million in a Series A funding round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners. This investment marks a significant leap forward for Brisk, which aims to revolutionize K-12 education through artificial intelligence.
Brisk Teaching is not just another edtech startup. It’s a learning agent designed to ease the burdens of teachers while enhancing the educational experience for students. With one million educators already on board across more than 100 countries, Brisk is poised to make waves in classrooms worldwide.

In the fast-paced world of finance and consumer goods, two companies are making headlines: Imprint and Celsius Holdings. Both are positioned for significant growth in 2025, driven by strategic partnerships and market insights.
Imprint, a leader in co-branded credit cards, recently secured a $500 million credit facility. This move is a game-changer. It boosts their total lending capacity to around $1 billion. The facility was led by major players like Mizuho, Truist Bank, and HSBC. This infusion of capital allows Imprint to expand its lending to partner brands. The company is on a growth trajectory, fueled by a surge in revenue and cardholder numbers in 2024.

3. The Surge of Innovation: Startups Securing Funding to Transform Industries (Cited in 13 tech media)

In the fast-paced world of technology and healthcare, startups are the new gladiators, battling for funding and market share. Recent funding rounds reveal a vibrant landscape where innovation meets investment. Companies like Tvaster Genkalp, Entvin AI, and Evenflow are not just securing capital; they are redefining their industries.
Tvaster Genkalp, a molecular diagnostics startup, has raised $1.25 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Ideaspring Capital. This funding is a lifeline for the company, which aims to revolutionize early liver cancer detection. Their flagship product, Episcreen Liver, is a methylation-based liquid biopsy test. It boasts a remarkable 90% sensitivity rate, far surpassing the traditional Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) test, which only achieves 50%. This leap in accuracy could mean the difference between life and death for many patients.

The electric vehicle (EV) landscape in Malaysia is shifting. Local brands are stepping up to challenge the dominance of established players like BYD and Tesla. The Malaysian government is pushing for a greener future, and local automakers are responding with vigor.
Proton Holdings and Perodua are at the forefront of this movement. Proton's e.MAS 7 SUV has already made waves. Launched in December 2024, it has sold over 1,000 units in just a few months. This model has become the best-selling EV in Malaysia, surpassing even BYD. Proton's CEO is keen to maintain this momentum. The goal is clear: keep the e.MAS 7 in the spotlight while planning new models.

5. The Rise and Fall of Tech Titans: A Tale of Two Startups (Cited in 12 tech media)

In the fast-paced world of technology and e-commerce, fortunes can shift like sand. Two companies, Merama and Builder.ai, illustrate this volatility. One is riding high on investment waves, while the other is navigating stormy seas.
Merama, a Latin American e-commerce powerhouse, recently secured a staggering $215 million in funding. This influx of cash comes from heavyweights like Advent International, SoftBank, and Valor Capital. They’ve thrown in $45 million, a drop in the bucket compared to the total. Merama also secured a $170 million revolving credit line from Banco BTG Pactual, Citigroup, and Itau Unibanco. This is a lifeline, a financial buoy in turbulent waters.

In the fast-paced world of technology, innovation is the lifeblood of progress. Diffblue, a trailblazer in AI-driven software development, has just secured a £1 million grant from Innovate UK. This funding is not just a financial boost; it’s a ticket to the future of coding.
Based in Oxford, Diffblue specializes in automating unit test generation. Think of it as a skilled craftsman who sharpens tools for builders. With this grant, Diffblue aims to refine its AI solutions, making them sharper and more effective. The company is part of the ITEA GENIUS project, a collaborative effort that seeks to harness generative AI to streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

The Asia Pacific Supply Chain Sustainability Summit 2025, held in Singapore, was a pivotal gathering. It brought together the brightest minds in sustainability, supply chain management, and technology. The event, hosted by Fosus, took place on March 19-20, 2025, at the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay. It was a melting pot of ideas, strategies, and innovations aimed at transforming supply chains in a rapidly changing world.
The summit attracted policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts from diverse sectors. From fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to healthcare, the representation was broad. This diversity enriched discussions and highlighted the interconnectedness of global supply chains. As the world grapples with climate change and geopolitical shifts, the summit served as a beacon of hope and a call to action.

In a world where cyber threats loom like dark clouds, ReliaQuest emerges as a beacon of hope. The cybersecurity firm recently secured over $500 million in funding, catapulting its valuation to a staggering $3.4 billion. This financial boost is not just a number; it represents a strategic move to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and expand its global footprint.
Founded in 2007, ReliaQuest has carved a niche in the cybersecurity landscape. Its mission? To make security possible. The company specializes in enhancing enterprise security operations, providing organizations with the tools to gain visibility and automate processes across the security lifecycle. This is no small feat in an era where cyber threats evolve faster than a chameleon changes color.

Last week's funding rounds

114 funding rounds, +22% from last week.

Number of funding rounds in the last quarter - April 7, 2025 by Parsers VC

Total raised $7.01 billion, +16% since last week

Total raised $, bln - April 7, 2025 by Parsers VC

Funding rounds in United States

  • Actively AI: Best Raises $22.5M 

  • Aiper Raises $137M 

  • AIRNA Raises $155M Series B Round 

  • AppWork Raises $13M Series A Round from Resolve Growth Partners 

  • Atsena Therapeutics Raises $150M Series C Round 

  • Caretaker Medical Raises $200K Grant Round 

  • Caris Life Sciences Raises $168M 

  • Chef Robotics Raises $43M Series A Round 

  • Cyberhaven Raises $100M Series D Round 

  • HeroWear Raises $5M Series A Round 

  • Hillstar Bio Raises $67M Series A Round 

  • Hydrolix Raises $80M Series C Round 

  • incentify Raises $9.5M Series A Round 

  • Opsera Raises $20M 

  • Persefoni Raises $23M Series C Round 

  • Plaid Raises $575M at $6.1B Valuation 

  • RapidClaims Raises $11M from Together, Accel Partners 

  • Redpanda Data Raises $100M Series D Round 

  • ReliaQuest Raises $500M from EQT 

  • Rescale Raises $115M Series D Round 

  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Raises $10M 

  • Runway Raises $308M from General Atlantic 

  • SandboxAQ Raises $450M Series E Round 

  • Silicon Ranch Raises $500M 

  • Solace Raises $60M Series B Round 

  • Sourcetable Raises $4.3M Seed Round 

  • SpinLaunch Inc. Raises $12M 

  • Temporal Technologies Raises $146M at $1.72B Valuation 

Funding rounds in United Kingdom

  • Aelius Biotech Raises $955.2K 

  • Calla Lily Clinical Care Raises $1.32M 

  • CMR Surgical Raises $200.86M 

  • Diffblue Ltd Raises $1.29M Grant Round 

  • Isomorphic Labs Raises $600M 

  • SEDNA Raises $11.09M 

  • Unravel Raises $7M 

  • Wealthyhood Raises $3.91M 

Funding rounds in India

  • CollegeDekho Raises $3.51M 

  • Easebuzz Raises $200M Series A Round from Bessemer Venture Partners 

  • Fitiquette Raises $380.3K 

  • GlobalBees Raises $8.54M 

  • Jai Kisan Raises $3.11M Series B Round 

  • JUSPAY Raises $60M 

  • Koparo Raises $1.7M Seed Round 

  • Pratilipi Raises $20M Series E Round 

  • Samunnati Raises $268.9K 

  • Spinny Raises $131M from Accel Partners 

  • Tata Steel Raises $2.92M 

Funding rounds in France

  • Aqemia Raises $7.57M Grant Round 

  • Ecoat Raises $23.3M 

  • FAIRLY MADE® Raises $16.64M 

  • FAIRMAT Raises $55.91M Series B Round 

  • Ultra Raises $12M  

  • WeeFin Raises $27.04M 

Funding rounds in Switzerland

  • Bloom Biorenewables Ltd Raises $14.74M 

  • Energy Vault Raises $28M 

  • Novigenix SA Raises $2M Grant Round 

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