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Last week's funding round report shows 151 funding rounds in the United States and United Kingdom, a notable increase compared to previous weeks. This upward trend highlights growing investor confidence and deal activity, surpassing 126 rounds in the week of September 16 and significantly exceeding the 88 rounds reported in both the weeks of September 9 and September 2. The steady rise contrasts with mid-August weeks where funding hovered between 77 and 105 rounds.
Key Patterns and Trends:
Increasing Volume of Deals: The rise to 151 rounds indicates a strong acceleration in startup financing activity, possibly due to seasonal investment patterns or renewed market optimism.
Sector Focus: Technology sectors such as AI, fintech, and healthtech continue to dominate funding interest, consistent with previous weeks (Sept 16).
Stage Diversity: There is a balanced mixture of early-stage seed rounds and larger Series B/C investments, suggesting healthy pipeline activity and scaling opportunities.
Geographic Concentration: The majority of rounds remain clustered in major hubs like Silicon Valley, NYC, and London, with increased activity in emerging markets within the United States.
Investor Behavior: Syndicates and later-stage VCs show cautious yet proactive deal-making, re-engaging after a slightly slower due diligence phase in early August.
Comparing to Previous Weeks:
The week of September 16 had 126 rounds, a solid number but eclipsed by the surge to 151.
September 9 and September 2 each had 88 rounds, reflecting a plateau prior to the recent surge.
August weeks ranged from 77 to 133 rounds, showing a volatile but generally upward trajectory through the summer (see August 26).
July's numbers fluctuated from mid-60s to mid-130s, with no consistent spike until recently.
Conclusion:
The latest funding report signals a clear upward momentum in venture capital activity, with deal volume increasing sharply compared to earlier months. Investor enthusiasm is returning strongly, particularly in established tech hubs and growth sectors. This rebound suggests optimism creeping back into the market after a more cautious summer period, indicating a favorable environment for startups raising capital in the near term.
For detailed insights, refer to the full report: Last week's report and previous weeks (September 16, September 9, August 26).
Last week's funding rounds
151 funding rounds, +21% from last week.
Number of funding rounds - September 22, 2025 by Parsers VC
Total raised $9.98 billion, -30% since last week
Total raised $, bln - September 22, 2025 by Parsers VC
Funding rounds in United States
62 funding rounds, total raised $6.76B
AltrixBio (Develops an oral therapy designed to mimic bariatric surgery benefits for type 2 diabetes and metabolic diseases) Raises $5M Series A Round #Therapeutics #Biotechnology #Cardiometabolic #Diabetes #Pharmaceutical
Arch (An AI-powered operating system for private markets, centralizing fragmented investment data and automating capital calls) Raises $52M Series B Round from Craft Ventures #AI #B2B #Fintech #PrivateMarkets
Arvist Raises $4M #Artificial Intelligence #Supply #E-commerce #Learn #Platform #Artificial Intelligence #Supply #E-commerce #Learn #Platform
Birches Health (A national clinical provider offering specialized, insurance-covered treatment for gambling and other behavioral addictions across all 50 US states) Raises $20M from General Catalyst #B2C #BehavioralHealth
Bloom Nutrition (A supplement and beverage brand known for green powders, expanding into better-for-you sodas, energy drinks, and gummies) Raises $160M #Wellness #Beverages #EnergyDrinks #Nutrition #Supplements
Brilliant (Develops advanced smart home control technology, including touchscreen panels, dimmers, plugs, and AI-driven features) Raises $9.7M #SmartHome #AI #ConsumerTech #Hardware #IoT
Catena Labs (Provides an API for telematics and logistics data, normalizing fragmented feeds for freight applications) Raises $5M Seed Round from Plug and Play Tech Center #AI #API #Data #Logistics
Centari (Provides an AI-powered deal intelligence platform for high-stakes transactions in M&A, investment management, and finance) Raises $14M from GTMfund #AI #B2B
CodeRabbit (A platform providing context-aware AI code reviews for modern engineering teams to improve security and efficiency) Raises $60M Series B Round from Nvidia #DevTools #SaaS #SoftwareDevelopment #AI
Colossal Biosciences (A biotech company focused on de-extinction and species preservation using advanced genetic engineering) Raises $320M Series C Round at $10.32B Valuation #GeneticEngineering #Biotechnology #Conservation #DeepTech #DeExtinction
ENTOUCH (Cloud-based software helping multi-location organizations reduce energy use, streamline operations, and meet sustainability goals) Raises $50M #Sustainability #B2B #EnergyManagement #IoT #SaaS
Envive AI (Empowers self-improving, brand-safe AI agents to optimize revenue, loyalty, and discoverability for digital commerce) Raises $15M Series A Round from FUSE #Automation #CommerceTech #E-commerce #SaaS
Ethosphere AI Platform (A voice-enabled AI platform providing coaching insights for retail sales associates based on customer interactions) Raises $2.5M Pre-Seed Round from AI2 Incubator #B2B #Retail #SaaS #Voice
Extend AI (A spend and expense management platform that enables businesses to control spending with virtual cards and real-time visibility) Raises $20M from March Capital Partners #B2B #ExpenseManagement #Fintech #Payments
Fenix Space Raises $30M #Space #Platform #Service #Space #Platform #Service
FIGURE AI (Develops general-purpose human-like robots for real-world industrial and domestic applications) Raises $1B Series C Round from Brookfield, Intel Capital, Align Ventures at $39B Valuation #AI #Automation #DeepTech #Humanoid
Figure Raises $787.5M IPO Round #Home #Product #Loan #Mortgage #Management #Home #Product #Loan #Mortgage #Management
GrainChain Inc (An agricultural technology and fintech company that uses blockchain, smart contracts, and IoT for transparent and efficient commodity transactions) Raises $3M #SupplyChain #AgriTech #Blockchain #FinTech #IoT
Groq (Develops an AI inference platform providing fast, affordable, and scalable compute for developers and enterprises) Raises $750M from DTCP, Altimeter Capital Management, BlackRock, Neuberger Berman at $6.9B Valuation #AI #Computing #DeepTech #Hardware
Helius Medical Technologies (A medical technology company adopting Solana SOL token as its primary treasury reserve asset) Raises $500M from Pantera #Biotechnology #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #Medical
Hyperbound (Offers an AI-powered platform for sales team training, including roleplays, call scoring, and multilingual support) Raises $15M Series A Round from Snowflake Ventures #AI #B2B #SaaS #SalesTech #Training
Immuto Scientific (A Madison, WI-based biotechnology company developing an AI-enabled target discovery platform for disease therapeutics) Raises $8M from GREAT OAKS VENTURE CAPITAL #DrugDiscovery #Oncology #Therapeutics #AI
Invisible.io (An AI software platform for enterprises, providing end-to-end AI lifecycle capabilities and human expertise) Raises $100M from HOF Capital, Backed VC, Greycroft #AI #Automation #Enterprise #SaaS
Irregular (Develops AI security systems and testing infrastructure to vet and harden frontier AI models for safe deployment) Raises $80M from Sequoia Capital #Cybersecurity #DeepTech #Security #Testing
Funding rounds in United Kingdom
10 funding rounds, total raised $316M
AnthroTek (Creates advanced silicone composite materials replicating human tissue for medical simulation, robotics, and entertainment) Raises $1.28M Seed Round #AI #MaterialsScience #Medtech #Robotics #Simulation
Clarity (Provides an AI-powered customer-experience and voice-of-customer (VoC) platform for highly regulated industries) Raises $12M from Tech Invest Com #AI #CustomerExperience #Enterprise #SaaS
Conduct (Uses cutting-edge agentic AI to help organizations understand their own legacy ERP systems, restoring agility and accelerating innovation) Raises $13.1M Seed Round from Creandum, Booom #Enterprise #ERP #ITManagement #SaaS #AI
Enhanced Genomics (A biotechnology company developing 3D multi-omics to identify genetically validated drug targets for common diseases) Raises $19M Series A Round from Parkwalk Advisors, BGF Ventures #Genomics #Therapeutics #Biotechnology #Diagnostics
Mamedica (A UK-based provider of cannabis-based prescription medicines for chronic conditions via remote consultations) Raises $6.07M from Casa Verde Capital #Healthcare #Medical #Telemedicine #UK
Nory (An AI platform streamlining restaurant operations, managing inventory, workforce, and payroll for profitability) Raises $37M Series B Round from Accel Partners #SaaS #AI #Automation #Hospitality #RestaurantTech
Nothing (A consumer electronics company developing AI-native devices, including smartphones, smart glasses, and robotics) Raises $200M Series C Round from Tiger Global, Highland Europe at $1.3B Valuation #Tech #AI #ConsumerElectronics #Hardware #Innovation
Plumerai (Develops on-device AI solutions for cameras, specializing in Tiny AI for smart devices in enterprise security and retail) Raises $8.7M Series A Round from OTB Ventures #AI #ComputerVision #EdgeAI #Embedded
Seapoint (A fintech platform simplifying the financial stack for mid-market European startups and scale-ups) Raises $3M Pre-Seed Round from Frontline Ventures, Tapestry VC #Europe #FinancialManagement #Fintech #SaaS #B2B
Whittard Of Chelsea (A historic British brand offering a wide range of premium teas, coffees, and hot chocolates) Raises $16.19M #Retail #eCommerce #FoodBeverage #Heritage #Luxury
Funding rounds in India
16 funding rounds, total raised $219M
ECO SOUL (A sustainable home essentials brand offering eco-friendly alternatives for kitchenware and homeware products) Raises $20M Series B Round from Alteria Capital, SIDBI #Homeware #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ConsumerGoods #EcoFriendly
FarmDidi (Empowers rural women to make homemade, chemical-free D2C condiments and pickles, ensuring clean-label products) Raises $811.3K Seed Round from LetsVenture, Indigram Labs Foundation #D2C #FoodTech #RuralEconomy #SocialImpact
FinBox (Provides digital lending platforms and APIs that power credit decisioning, fraud detection, and embedded finance solutions) Raises $40M Series B Round from WestBridge Capital Partners, A91 Partners #AI #B2B #FinTech #Infrastructure
GlobalBees (An Indian e-commerce rollup company acquiring and growing digital-first brands across various categories) Raises $11.59M #India #BrandAggregator #ConsumerGoods #D2C #E-commerce
House of Zelena (Designs and sells maternity and postpartum clothing focused on women's bodies, comfort, and emotional journeys) Raises $811.3K Seed Round #Apparel #DTC #E-commerce #India #Maternity
Indkal (An Indian consumer electronics company manufacturing and marketing smart TVs and home appliances, notably its Wobble brand) Raises $20M #ConsumerElectronics #HomeAppliances #India #Manufacturing #SmartTV
Infra.Market (An online marketplace for construction materials connecting real estate developers, contractors, and architects with suppliers) Raises $84.84M Series G Round from Accel Partners, Evolvence India, Tiger Global at $2.8B Valuation #B2B #Construction #Marketplace #Materials
MyNaksh (An AI-powered astrology platform providing personalized guidance, blending AI astrologers with human experts for personal development) Raises $869.3K Pre-Seed Round from Eximius Ventures #Astrology #Personalization
PeLocal (An AI-led payments orchestration platform embedding payments into WhatsApp and other messaging platforms for enterprises) Raises $5M Series A Round #SaaS #AI #Enterprise #Fintech #Payments
Presolv360 (Provides technology-driven arbitration and mediation solutions using AI to expedite dispute resolution for legal procedures) Raises $4.7M from Elevation Capital #B2B #LegalTech #ODR #SaaS #AI
Prowrrap (A design-to-distribution procurement platform streamlining supply chain operations for MSMEs and high-growth businesses) Raises $463.6K Seed Round #B2B #Logistics #Packaging #Procurement #SupplyChain
Raptee (An Indian startup developing high-voltage electric motorcycles with fast-charging technology) Raises $347.7K #Mobility #Automotive #DeepTech #ElectricVehicles #Manufacturing
Rebel Foods (Formerly Faasos) (Operates a global network of cloud kitchens, managing a diverse portfolio of food brands and pioneering rapid delivery services) Raises $17.39M from Alteria Capital #Brands #CloudKitchen #Delivery #FoodTech
Funding rounds in Germany
8 funding rounds, total raised $250M
Funding rounds in France
5 funding rounds, total raised $93M
Funding rounds in Switzerland
4 funding rounds, total raised $9.3M
Funding rounds in Singapore
4 funding rounds, total raised $252M
Funding rounds in Spain
3 funding rounds, total raised $29.2M
Funding rounds in Sweden
3 funding rounds, total raised $54.7M
Funding rounds in Norway
3 funding rounds, total raised $47.4M
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