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Last week's venture funding data reveals significant contraction: a 40% decrease in the number of funding rounds to 66 and a dramatic 90% drop in total capital raised to $1.74 billion compared to the prior week. Despite this downturn, several patterns and trends emerge across regions and sectors.
Sectoral focus: Investment remains highly concentrated in AI, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, and CleanTech. Many startups focus on AI-driven automation, enterprise SaaS solutions, and clean energy innovations, such as Amogy's ammonia-to-power and H2Ok Innovations' AI-powered sensors. HealthTech continues strong with companies like evolvedMD integrating behavioral health into primary care and GT Medical Technologies advancing radiotherapy for brain tumors.
Geographic insights: The US dominates funding activity with most deals, including the largest round by OpenEvidence ($210M Series B) and significant Series A and B rounds in AI, cybersecurity, and fintech. The UK sees prominent mega-deals like Cero Generation’s $268M renewables funding and the $1.5B raise by OneAdvanced in HealthTech and LegalTech. India shows smaller but diversified rounds in digital health, EV financing, and mobility.
Funding sizes and stages: Most rounds are Series A and B, indicating early to mid-stage investor interest. Seed rounds persist but with relatively smaller amounts. Exceptionally large rounds, such as OpenEvidence’s $210M and Cero Generation’s $268M, drive total funding numbers. Overall, this week marks a pullback from previous weeks with fewer rounds and lower totals, reflecting market caution despite continued interest in innovation in critical and emerging sectors.
Technology trends: AI integration across industries is dominant—ranging from AI in cybersecurity (CertifID, Cogent Security), automation (Coverflow, Tavrn), and spatial mapping (Exodigo)—showing a strong investor belief in the transformative impact of AI. Sustainability and clean technologies maintain visibility, especially in renewables, energy storage, and green maritime energy.
Conclusion: Despite an overall sharp drop in volume and capital raised, investor focus consolidates around AI-enabled tech, clean energy, and healthcare innovation, favoring startups that demonstrate scalable, impactful solutions. The marked decrease in total funding signals a temporary market cooling or a wait-and-see stance, even as selective, high-value deals in strategic sectors continue to secure sizable investments.
Last week's funding rounds
66 funding rounds, -40% from last week.
Number of funding rounds - July 21, 2025 by Parsers VC
Total raised $1.74 billion, -90% since last week
Total raised $, bln - July 21, 2025 by Parsers VC
Funding rounds in United States
Agora Space (A platform enabling enterprises to issue their own branded, easily programmable, and developer-friendly stablecoins) Raises $50M Series A Round from Dragonfly #Stablecoins #Blockchain #Crypto #Enterprise #Fintech
Amogy (Develops carbon-free ammonia-to-power solutions for maritime, power generation, and heavy industry) Raises $23M from BonAngels Venture Partners #Maritime #CleanTech #Decarbonization #Energy #Hydrogen
Auriga Space (Develops electromagnetic launch technology for space and defense applications, eliminating the need for rocket motors) Raises $6M from Seraphim #Space #Aerospace #DeepTech #Defense
Bedrock Robotics (Develops advanced autonomous systems for heavy equipment fleets, enhancing safety and efficiency in the construction industry) Raises $80M from Crossbeam Venture Partners #AI #AutonomousSystems #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Robotics
BiomEdit (An animal health biotechnology company developing engineered bacteria products and microbiome-based solutions for livestock and pets) Raises $18.4M Series B Round from NuFrontiers, AgriZeroNZ #Microbiome #Agriculture #AnimalHealth #Biotechnology
Candex (A global procurement platform simplifying and automating the entire process of vendor management and payments) Raises $33M #SaaS #B2B #Enterprise #FinTech #Procurement
CertifID LLC (Provides a wire fraud protection platform for the real estate industry, leveraging AI and human expertise) Raises $47.5M Series C Round from Centana Growth Partners #AI #Cybersecurity #FinTech #FraudPrevention #RealEstate
Cogent Security (Provides an AI taskforce for vulnerability management, automating time-intensive security tasks for in-house teams) Raises $11M from Greylock Partners #AI #Cybersecurity #Enterprise #SaaS #VulnerabilityManagement
Coverflow (Automates policy checking, discrepancy flagging, and proposal generation for insurance brokers using AI) Raises $4.8M Seed Round from Founder Collective #AI #Automation #B2B #Insurance #SaaS
Crash Override (Offers an Engineering Relationship Management (ERM) platform for real-time traceability across code, infrastructure, and teams) Raises $28M Seed Round from SYN Ventures #Software #B2B #DevOps #ERM #Security
Dextall (A construction technology company integrating design software with off-site manufacturing for buildings) Raises $15M Series A Round #Construction #Automation #Software #PropTech #Manufacturing
evolvedMD (Integrates mental health services into primary care by embedding behavioral health providers on-site nationwide) Raises $34M Series B Round from Conductive Ventures #PrimaryCare #BehavioralHealth #Healthcare #IntegratedCare #MentalHealth
Exodigo (Modernizes underground data intelligence with AI and multi-sensing for precise 3D mapping of subsurface assets) Raises $96M Series B Round from Square Peg #Sensing
Felt (Provides a cloud-native geographic information systems (GIS) platform for working with spatial data) Raises $15M from Energize Ventures #SpatialData #AI #Cloud #GIS #SaaS
FlyGuys Raises $13M
For Sale Page (Develops AI agents to automate repetitive, document-heavy tasks in financial services, freeing human workers for complex work) Raises $16M Series A Round from Flex Capital #SaaS #AI #Automation #B2B #Fintech
GT Medical Technologies, Inc. (Develops and commercializes GammaTile, a localized radiation therapy for brain tumors placed during surgery) Raises $53M Series D Round from Accelmed, Evidity Health Capital #Oncology #Radiotherapy #Surgery #Healthcare
H2Ok Innovations (Offers AI-powered inline sensors for CPG and data centers to optimize production and prevent downtime) Raises $12.42M Series A Round from 2048 Ventures #Sensors #AI #Cleantech
Heka.ai (Provides an AI engine for financial services, using web intelligence to mitigate fraud and aid credit decisions) Raises $14M Series A Round from Barclays Sustainable and Impact Banking #WebIntelligence #AI #B2B #Fintech #FraudDetection
HOPE Hydration (Delivers free filtered water via digitally connected HydroStations™, tracking refills and plastic saved) Raises $20M Series A Round #AdTech #IoT #SmartCities
Linkby (A global performance PR platform connecting advertisers with publishers for measurable editorial content campaigns) Raises $15M Series B Round from Volition Capital #SaaS #Advertising #Content #Marketing #Publishing
Moonvalley AI (Develops professional AI video models to speed up content creation and cut costs for film studios) Raises $84M from General Catalyst, Y Combinator #AI #Video #CreativeTools #Enterprise #GenerativeAI
National Veteran Business Development Council - NVBDC Raises $300K Grant Round #Corporate #Service #GovTech #Verification #Body #Corporate #Service #GovTech #Verification #Body
NetBox Labs Raises $35M Series B Round from Notable Capital, NGP Capital, Sorenson Capital, Flybridge Capital Partners, Mango Capital
OpenEvidence (Transforms how clinicians access, evaluate, and apply medical knowledge, aiding evidence-based decisions at point of care) Raises $210M Series B Round from Kleiner Perkins #AI #Healthcare #HealthTech #MedicalResearch #SaaS
Orbit Fab (Develops in-orbit satellite refueling infrastructure and services to enable sustainable and secure space operations) Raises $810.8K #Sustainability #Aerospace #DeepTech #Logistics #SpaceTech
Panacea Financial (A financial technology company providing specialized financial services for physicians, dentists, and veterinarians) Raises $62M Series B Round #SaaS #B2B #Banking #FinTech #Healthcare
ProductNow (Develops an AI operating system to unify product strategy and execution workflows, replacing fragmented tools with an intelligent system) Raises $6M Seed Round from Parameter Ventures #Productivity #SaaS #WorkflowAutomation #AI #B2B
Retirable (Offers a comprehensive retirement planning and investment platform for everyday Americans, including tools and personalized advice) Raises $10M Series A Round from Clocktower Technology Ventures #WealthManagement
Rwazi (Offers an AI-powered decision intelligence platform for enterprises to optimize strategic decisions and operations) Raises $12M Series A Round #SaaS #AI #B2B #DecisionIntelligence #EnterpriseSoftware
SuperAnnotate (Provides an AI data platform for curating, managing, and evaluating training datasets for AI developers) Raises $13.5M from Dell Technologies Capital #SaaS #AI #B2B #DataPlatform #MachineLearning
Tavrn (Automates manual and costly workflows for personal injury law firms using AI, improving efficiency and client outcomes) Raises $15M Series A Round from Hummingbird Ventures #LegalTech #SaaS #AI #Automation #B2B
Unify (An AI-native platform that helps go-to-market teams identify prospects, personalize outreach, and automate tasks) Raises $40M Series B Round from THRIVE CAPITAL #SalesTech #AI #Automation #B2B #SaaS
Vultron (Provides an agentic operating system combining AI-native infrastructure with modular workflows for federal growth) Raises $22M Series A Round from Craft Ventures #AI #Automation #B2B #GovernmentTech #SaaS
Funding rounds in United Kingdom
Cero Generation (Develops and operates utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across Europe) Raises $268M #Renewables #Solar
Cryogenx (Develops portable cooling devices to rapidly treat heatstroke and heat-related illnesses in-the-field) Raises $2.22M Seed Round #ClimateTech #Defence #HeatStress #MedTech #Portable
InnovatiumUK (Develops liquid air energy storage systems for industrial sites and data centers, offering a safer, cheaper, cleaner energy storage) Raises $4.06M #RenewableEnergy #Cleantech #DataCenter #EnergyStorage #Industrial
Laka (A London-based digital insurance provider specializing in bicycles, e-bikes, and green mobility solutions) Raises $10.4M Series B Round from Achmea Innovation Fund, Motive Partners #InsurTech #Mobility #UK #B2C #Insurance
Numan (Provides personalized digital healthcare solutions, including clinical guidance, medication, and coaching, for various conditions) Raises $55.78M Series B Round from White Star Capital #Telehealth #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #PersonalizedCare
OneAdvanced Raises $1.515B #HealthTech #LegalTech #HealthTech #LegalTech
Opsydia Raises $3.35M Seed Round #Technology #Data #Glass #Hardware #Materials #Technology #Data #Glass #Hardware #Materials
Semarion Raises $2.52M #University #University
Funding rounds in India
Aimtron Corporation (An electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider specializing in printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and electronic product manufacturing) Raises $11.65M #Manufacturing #B2B #Electronics #EMS #Hardware
dial4242.com (An on-demand ambulance network providing real-time tracking, automated dispatch, and 24x7 call center services) Raises $3M Seed Round from NSRCEL-IIMB #Mobile #EmergencyServices #Healthcare #India #Logistics
DriveX (An online marketplace for pre-owned two-wheelers, offering inspection, refurbishment, and sales services) Raises $7.44M #UsedVehicles #Automotive #eCommerce #Marketplace #Mobility
Mufin Finance (Provides financing solutions exclusively for electric vehicles and clean energy infrastructure in India) Raises $6.5M #RenewableEnergy #ElectricVehicles #FinTech #ImpactInvesting #India
Truemeds India (An online pharmacy platform enabling access to genuine and affordable medicines and healthcare products) Raises $20.98M Series C Round from Peak XV Partners #Wellness #E-commerce #Healthcare #HealthTech #Pharmacy
Trupeer (An AI engine that generates professional videos from raw screen recordings and documents, personalizing content at scale) Raises $3M Seed Round from NSRCEL-IIMB #Video #Workflows #AI #ContentCreation #SaaS
Funding rounds in Germany
36ZERO Vision (Develops an AI-powered visual inspection operating system for manufacturing to reduce false positives and improve quality) Raises $4.21M Seed Round from Vanagon.vc
ALVA Energie GmbH (Provides decentralised energy solutions and landlord-to-tenant electricity for residential and commercial properties) Raises $5.41M from BFB Brandenburg Kapital
Ordio - Schichtplanung der Zukunft (Streamlines operations, from onboarding to automated payroll, for deskless workers in various industries) Raises $14.04M Series A Round from Capnamic Ventures
Funding rounds in Switzerland
Grensol AG (Develops a novel three-step process for extracting circular raw materials from challenging waste streams like automotive shredder residue) Raises $2.05M Seed Round from Venture Kick #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy #DeepTech #GreenTech
Medyria (Develops a medical device to assist physicians in diagnosing vascular and microvascular diseases during procedures) Raises $1.7M #Vascular #Diagnostics #Healthcare #MedicalDevice #MedTech
Scanvio Medical AG (Develops an AI assistant for real-time endometriosis diagnosis during pelvic ultrasound examinations) Raises $3.4M Seed Round from StartAngels Network #DigitalHealth #Femtech #Medtech #AI
SEALSQ (Pioneers post-quantum semiconductors and software solutions for securing connected devices against quantum threats) Raises $60M #Semiconductors #Blockchain #Cybersecurity #IoT #QuantumComputing
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