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Across the United States, United Kingdom, India, Germany and other regions, several funding rounds highlight key investment trends:
Strong Focus on AI and Automation: The majority of large rounds in the US involve AI-powered platforms spanning software development (Cognition Labs - $500M), clinical AI integration (Cascala Health - $8.6M), collaboration tools (Continua - $8M), and AI in data engineering (Databricks - $1B). Automation and SaaS dominate sectors like software testing, robotic process automation, and AI-native platforms.
HealthTech and Biotechnology: Healthtech startups like Twin Health ($53M), Wellth ($36M), and genomic tech KromaTiD ($8M) show investor interest in AI-driven personalized care and diagnostics. The UK also sees biotech investment with Baxiva AG developing vaccines ($3M).
CleanTech and Energy: Significant funding for sustainable tech appears globally. US companies like Group14 Technologies focus on EV battery materials ($463M), while India invests notably in solar energy firms like Vikram Solar ($71.95M). Germany backs geothermal energy exploration by Hades Mining ($6.43M).
Consumer and Marketplaces: Consumer-tech startups and marketplaces continue attracting funding, with Indian firms such as Cars24 ($40M) and R for Rabbit ($27M) raising significant rounds. The US funds AI-enhanced POS systems (Tote.ai - $22.6M) and smart mattresses (Eight Sleep - $100M).
Emerging and Deep Tech: Germany and other locations show interest in deep tech like precision optics (PowerPhotonic in UK - $3.51M), quantum computing simulation (Nullspace - $2.5M), and advanced laser manufacturing (Fluence - $7.72M).
Financial Inclusion and FinTech: Financial services targeting underserved markets gained momentum, notably AND Global’s $100M round in emerging markets and India’s Altum Credo ($19.7M) focusing on affordable housing finance.
Conclusion: The dominant funding patterns emphasize AI’s growing role in enterprise software, healthcare, and automation, underpinned by substantial investments in sustainability and energy solutions. Additionally, fintech and emerging-market platforms reflect a broadening investor appetite for innovation targeting inclusion and global impact. The convergence of AI with specific verticals like health, clean energy, and finance signals a maturing ecosystem prioritizing technology that delivers both efficiency and societal benefits.
Last week's funding rounds
77 funding rounds, -9% from last week
Number of funding rounds - August 25, 2025 by Parsers VC
Total raised $5.01 billion, +17% since last week
Total raised $, bln - August 25, 2025 by Parsers VC
Funding rounds in United States
Cognition (Creates AI systems that operate as fully capable software engineers for the entire development lifecycle) Raises $500M Series C Round #Automation #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #SaaS #B2B
AAPlasma LLC (Develops plasma-based technology for destroying persistent contaminants like PFAS on filtration media, offering a cost-effective alternative) Raises $100K #Plasma #Materials #Innovation #Environmental #CleanTech
Agenda Hero (An AI platform that transforms unstructured notes, flyers, and PDFs into structured calendar events and shareable, interactive schedules) Raises $5.6M from Precursor Ventures, K9 Ventures, Upfront Ventures #Automation #AI #SaaS #Productivity
Cascala Health (Delivers a clinically responsible AI intelligence layer that embeds real-time insights directly into clinicians’ existing workflows) Raises $8.6M Seed Round from Flare Capital Partners, Digital Health Venture Partners, ENIAC VENTURES #Healthtech
Continua: an AI Agent Company (A Social AI platform utilizing large language models to organize group chat ideas and enhance collaboration) Raises $8M Seed Round from Bessemer Venture Partners, GV #AI #Collaboration #Communication #Productivity #SocialAI
Databricks (Provides a unified data and AI platform for data warehousing, data engineering, and machine learning) Raises $1B from THRIVE CAPITAL, a16z, Insight Partners at $100B Valuation #Cloud #Data #Software #AI
Eight Sleep (Develops AI-powered smart mattresses and sleep tech to optimize user sleep through biometric data and environmental control) Raises $100M from Y Combinator, Founders Fund, Atreides Management #ConsumerElectronics #AI
EliseAI (Provides an AI-powered cloud platform for property management and healthcare operations, optimizing communication and efficiency) Raises $250M Series E Round from Sapphire Ventures, a16z, Bessemer Venture Partners, Navitas Capital #Proptech #RealEstate #SaaS
FallCall Solutions, LLC Raises $1.5M Seed Round #Technology #MedTech #Smart #Technology #MedTech #Smart
Field AI (Develops AI-powered models to control robots across diverse industries like construction, energy, and logistics, enabling rapid deployment and operational scaling) Raises $405M from Intel Capital, Khosla Ventures, Nvidia, Temasek Holdings, Canaan Partners #Automation #AI
Firecrawl (Offers a developer-first platform for extracting clean, structured, machine-readable web data for AI applications) Raises $14.5M Series A Round from Nexus Venture Partners, Y Combinator #Development #Data #AI #Web #Platform
Functionize (Develops an AI-powered cloud platform automating software testing, bug detection, and test script generation for developers) Raises $41M Series B Round from Wipro Technologies, Canvas Ventures #Automation #AI #SoftwareTesting #SaaS #B2B
Group14 Technologies (Develops advanced silicon battery materials for high-performance rechargeable energy storage in EVs and consumer electronics) Raises $463M Series D Round from Lightrock, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund #EnergyStorage #EV #Materials
Keychain: Platform for CPG Manufacturing (Connects consumer packaged goods companies with suppliers of packaging and raw materials to streamline manufacturing supply chains) Raises $30M from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Wellington Management, BoxGroup #Platform #SaaS
KnowledgeLake (Offers an AI-native synthetic labor platform for document automation, streamlining content workflows for organizations) Raises $65M from Edison Partners #DocumentManagement #EnterpriseSoftware #SaaS
KromaTiD™ Inc. (Develops innovative platforms for next-generation genomic structural analysis, detecting chromosomal structural rearrangements) Raises $8M Series C Round from BroadOak Capital Partners #Genomics #LifeSciences #Therapeutics #BioTech #Diagnostics
LendingTree Raises $475M #FinTech #Mortgage #Service #Home #EdTech #FinTech #Mortgage #Service #Home #EdTech
Nuro (Develops autonomous driving technology for robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles) Raises $203M from T. Rowe Price, Fidelity Management and Research Company, Tiger Global, Nvidia, Uber #Robotics #Technology
Overhaul (Provides an in-transit supply chain risk management platform that integrates real-time monitoring and predictive intelligence to safeguard high-value cargo) Raises $105M Series C Round from Edison Partners #RiskManagement #SaaS #SupplyChain #AI #Logistics
Paradigm (An AI-powered spreadsheet leveraging AI agents for instant research, analysis, and deliverable production) Raises $5M Seed Round from General Catalyst #Automation #AI #SaaS #Productivity #Enterprise
Roots and Wings Raises $35K #EdTech #Learn #Charity #Nonprofit #Management #EdTech #Learn #Charity #Nonprofit #Management
Safe Pro Group (Develops AI-powered defense and security solutions for unmanned systems, specializing in object threat detection and navigation) Raises $8M #Drones #Security #AI #ComputerVision
sola.ai (An AI co-pilot for Robotic Process Automation, automating workflows across applications without code or consultants) Raises $17.5M Series A Round from Y Combinator, a16z #Automation #AI #SaaS #RPA #B2B
SolAmerica Energy Raises $100M #EnergyTech #Provider #Commerce #Design #Engineering #EnergyTech #Provider #Commerce #Design #Engineering
SpinLaunch Inc. (A space technology company developing a new approach to launch and satellite communications) Raises $30M from ATW Partners #Aerospace #Technology #Space #Satellite #Broadband
Sunbit Raises $200M #FinTech #Service #Technology #E-commerce #Local #FinTech #Service #Technology #E-commerce #Local
TensorZero (Develops an open-source stack for building industrial-grade large language model applications) Raises $7.3M Seed Round from DRW, Bessemer Venture Partners, FirstMark Capital #OpenSource #Software #AI #B2B
The Better Meat Co. (Develops and commercializes patented mycoprotein ingredients for sustainable and nutritious protein alternatives) Raises $31M Series A Round from Future Ventures (San Francisco), EPIC Ventures #Biotechnology #AlternativeProtein #Sustainable #FoodTech #Fermentation
Tote.ai (Provides an AI-native point-of-sale system for fuel and convenience stores, simplifying management and enhancing customer experience) Raises $22.6M from Storm Ventures, Cervin Ventures, Cota Capital #POS #RetailTech
TWIN HEALTH (Uses AI digital twin technology to provide personalized guidance for metabolic health improvement and diabetes reversal) Raises $53M from Maj Invest #DigitalHealth #AI #PersonalizedCare #MetabolicHealth #HealthTech
Wellth (Combines daily motivation with AI-powered behavior change strategies to improve health outcomes and reduce costs) Raises $36M Series C Round from Mercato Partners, FCA Venture Partners, Comcast Ventures #DigitalHealth #HealthTech
Zed (Enhances real-time collaborative coding for developers and AI agents with a fast, GPU-accelerated integrated development environment) Raises $32M Series B Round from Sequoia Capital #Collaboration #AI #Software #IDEs #DeveloperTools
Zipline AI (Develops an AI data pipeline platform to streamline the creation and management of AI training datasets and models) Raises $7M Seed Round from Stripe, Wing Venture Capital, BoxGroup #Enterprise #SaaS #AI
Zoth.io Raises $15M #Blockchain #Time #Blockchain #Time
Funding rounds in United Kingdom
Aircards (A global immersive studio delivering augmented reality, virtual reality, and AI-driven experiences for brands) Raises $4.05M from Foresight Group #ImmersiveTech #Marketing #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #Experiential
Embargo (Provides an AI-driven CRM and loyalty platform for hospitality SMEs to boost customer retention and digital engagement) Raises $3.5M #Hospitality #Loyalty #SaaS #AI #CRM
Phoebe (Deploys AI agents to monitor, diagnose, and autonomously fix software problems and outages) Raises $18.24M Seed Round from Cherry Ventures Management, GV #SaaS #Software #AI #Automation #DevOps
PowerPhotonic (A global leader in precision micro-optics, designing and manufacturing complex freeform optics for high-power laser systems) Raises $3.51M from Maven Capital Partners #DeepTech #B2B #Lasers #Manufacturing #Optics
Screenloop (An AI-powered interview intelligence platform helping companies optimize hiring, improve recruiter efficiency, and reduce bad hires) Raises $7M #HRTech #Recruitment #SaaS #AI #Analytics
Sooper Books (A digital platform providing a vast library of free children's stories for children worldwide) Raises $67.4K Seed Round #EdTech #Platform #Storytelling #Children #Content
SugaROx (Develops next-generation biostimulants that optimize plant metabolism to enhance crop growth, yield, and resilience) Raises $1.29M from Future Planet Capital #FoodTech #Security
Funding rounds in India
Ace Blend (A Mumbai-based nutrition brand specializing in natural health products, offering protein powders and functional drinks) Raises $3.3M Seed Round from Fireside Ventures #Nutrition #Health #ConsumerGoods #Wellness #Supplements
airtel Raises $131.4K #FinTech #Mobile #Service #Telecommunication #AfricaTech #FinTech #Mobile #Service #Telecommunication #AfricaTech
Altum Credo Home Finance Private Limited (Offers affordable housing finance to unserved and underserved low-income segments in India) Raises $19.7M from British International Investment #Housing #ImpactInvesting #India #Finance #FinTech
CARS24 India (An online platform facilitating the buying and selling of used cars, offering inspections, documentation, and financing services) Raises $39.99M #E-commerce #Automotive #UsedCars #Online #Marketplace
Goldi Solar Pvt. Ltd. (Manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells, supporting India's clean energy transition) Raises $15.94M #India #CleanTech #Solar #RenewableEnergy #Manufacturing
House of Biryan (A cloud kitchen food-tech platform specializing in personalized biryani bowls for delivery) Raises $3.71M from The Chennai Angels #QSR #FoodTech #Delivery #CloudKitchen #Restaurants
olee.space (Develops advanced laser-based communication, quantum-secure networking, and directed energy defense systems) Raises $3M Seed Round #Communication #Defense #Photonics #Quantum #Security
Polestar Solutions & Services (A leader in AI-driven data analytics and planning, providing enterprise solutions for data harnessing and intelligent insights) Raises $12.5M #DataAnalytics #AI #Software #Enterprise #DigitalTransformation
R for Rabbit Baby Products Private Limited (A direct-to-consumer brand specializing in a wide portfolio of baby products sold through online and offline channels) Raises $27M Series B Round from Filter Capital, 3one4 Capital #D2C #E-commerce #Retail #BabyCare #Consumer
Shree Tech Data (Mumbai-based digital infrastructure company specializing in power, data centers, and equipment manufacturing) Raises $4.5M #DataCenters #Infrastructure #IT #Manufacturing #Power
Trackk (A next-generation stock trading app enabling users to find stocks, trade, and get behavioral insights) Raises $1M Seed Round #Investing
Vikram Solar (A leading Indian solar energy solutions provider, manufacturing photovoltaic modules and providing EPC services) Raises $71.95M Pre-IPO Round #Manufacturing #Renewable #Solar #Cleantech #Energy
Vistaar Financial Services PVT LTD (Provides secured business loans to small and micro-enterprises (MSMEs) in semi-urban and rural areas of India) Raises $157.6K #FinTech #FinancialServices #MSME #Lending #India
Funding rounds in Germany
Hades Mining (Develops drilling and subsurface access systems for ultra-deep critical mineral and geothermal energy extraction) Raises $6.43M Pre-Seed Round from Founders Factory, Project A #Geothermal #Energy #DeepTech #Resources #Mining
Knowunity (An AI-powered learning companion app providing personalized content, quizzes, and tutor features for students worldwide) Raises $31.58M #EdTech #AI #MobileApp #Learning #Education
nuwacom.ai (Builds a secure, clear, and simple digital workspace for human-AI collaboration in enterprises) Raises $3.74M from Newion Investment #SaaS #Workplace #AI #Collaboration #EnterpriseSoftware
Stark (Develops and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for combat, specializing in weaponised drone systems and swarming capabilities) Raises $62M from Sequoia Capital #Hardware #Robotics #AI #Defence #Drones
Veganz (Develops, produces, and distributes innovative plant-based food products for a sustainable lifestyle) Raises $9.87M #Vegan #ConsumerGoods #Food #PlantBased #Sustainability
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