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Here are the 24 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025
- In 2024, 49 AI startups in the U.S. raised $100 million or more, with three raising more than one mega-round and seven exceeding $1 billion.
- In 2025, the AI industry's momentum in the U.S. continues, with multiple billion-dollar rounds and more AI mega-rounds in Q1 compared to 2024.
- Notable U.S. AI startups raising funds in 2025 include Glean, Anysphere, Snorkel AI, LMArena, TensorWave, SandboxAQ, Runway, OpenAI, Nexthop AI, Insilico Medicine, and Celestial AI.
- Other notable fundraisers in 2025 include Lila Sciences, Reflection.Ai, Turing, Shield AI, Anthropic, Together AI, Lambda, Abridge, Eudia, EnCharge AI, Harvey, ElevenLabs, and Hippocratic AI.
- Various rounds led by prominent investors such as Thrive Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Atlantic, SoftBank, and Sequoia, among many others, fueled the AI ecosystem growth in the U.S.
- Several companies surpassed valuation milestones, with Glean valued at $7.25 billion, Anysphere at nearly $10 billion, OpenAI at $300 billion, and Anthropic at $61.5 billion.
- The U.S. landscape for AI funding is diverse and includes sectors like enterprise search, AI coding tools, data labeling, AI models, AI infrastructure, autonomous systems, and more.
- AI startups in 2025 are attracting significant capital, highlighting the continued interest and growth opportunities in the AI space across various verticals.
- The AI investment trend is expected to reflect a positive trajectory for the remainder of the year as the industry witnesses robust funding activities and valuation expansions.
- The wide array of fundraising rounds and increasing valuations signify the eagerness of investors to back innovative AI solutions and technologies in the U.S. market.
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Pelico Raises $40 Million for AI-Powered Supply Chain Orchestration Platform
- Pelico has raised $40 million to accelerate the growth of its AI-powered supply chain orchestration platform for manufacturing operations in North America.
- The platform is deployed in more than 15 countries, supporting companies that operate over 1,000 factories worldwide.
- Pelico's customers include half of the top 10 aerospace and defense companies.
- This funding round brought Pelico’s total funding to $72 million.
- The AI-powered co-pilot is designed to create a connected, real-time view of supply chain operations.
- The platform synchronizes teams and processes, enhancing decision-making, collaboration, and responses to disruptions.
- Companies using the platform have seen significant improvements, including a 40% reduction in parts shortages and maintenance times, and a 15% increase in on-time deliveries.
- General Catalyst led the funding round, highlighting Pelico's potential to transform operational data into actionable insights.
- Businesses, including manufacturers, are increasingly investing in technologies to improve procurement processes.
- Cleo recently acquired DataTrans Solutions to enhance procurement automation in the supply chain orchestration space.
- The collaboration aims to ensure resilient and intelligent supply chains amid global manufacturing challenges.
- Investments in upgrading procurement technology are on the rise, with 42% of manufacturers currently investing in this area.
- Pelico's platform aims to address the urgent challenge of supply chain fragmentation and enhance operational efficiencies.
- The company's AI-powered solution has shown tangible benefits for companies across various industries.
- The Pelico platform emphasizes the importance of real-time data for informed decision-making and improved supply chain performance.
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Seed to Series C: What VCs actually want from AI startups
- AI investments hit $110 billion in 2024, making the funding landscape in 2025 highly competitive.
- At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, experienced investors outlined their criteria for evaluating AI startups from seed to Series C.
- Investors advise founders to focus on building trust, surviving the hype cycle, and preparing for copycats once product-market fit is achieved.
- VCs emphasize the importance of real relationships over the perfect pitch.
- Challenges of competing with major players without being overwhelmed are discussed.
- Consumer focus and swiftness still play a crucial role in the success of B2B AI.
- The impact of agents and automation on reshaping the startup landscape is highlighted.
- Equity podcast releases weekly news roundup episodes.
- Equity podcast, TechCrunch's flagship show, is produced by Theresa Loconsolo and airs on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Listeners can subscribe to Equity on various platforms like Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Spotify.
- Follow Equity on social media @EquityPod and Platforms X and Threads.
- For those who prefer reading, full episode transcripts are available in the archive of episodes.
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Scale smarter: 5 days left to save up to $210 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass
- TechCrunch All Stage pass prices are set to increase after June 22 at 11:59 PM PT.
- Founders can save $210 and investors can save $200 by registering before the deadline.
- The summit on July 15 at Boston's SoWa Power Station is designed for founders and investors looking to scale and grow.
- Attendees can expect tactical breakouts, real investor feedback, networking opportunities, and a live pitch showdown.
- The event features two stages focusing on early-stage and Series A+ strategies.
- Topics covered include The 2025 VC Playbook, Inception Stage building, Founder challenges, Capital acquisition for AI-native startups, and democratization of investing through technology.
- Key speakers at the summit include representatives from Sapphire Ventures, Underscore VC, NEA, Index Ventures, and more.
- Register before June 22 to save up to $210 and access valuable insights and networking opportunities.
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French HealthTech company DESKi raises €5.2 million for its cardiac imaging software
- French HealthTech company DESKi raises €5.2 million in a Seed round to support the global launch of its FDA-approved cardiac imaging software, HeartFocus.
- The funding was led by Racine2 with participation from various funds and investors.
- HeartFocus was founded in 2016 by brothers Bertrand Moal and Olivier Moal and leverages AI algorithms trained on over 10 million data points.
- The software aims to improve early heart disease detection and bring life-saving diagnostics to more providers.
- DESKi collaborates with US and European platforms to expand the reach of HeartFocus globally.
- Recent milestones include FDA clearance for HeartFocus and the implementation of a Predetermined Change Control Plan for software updates.
- Clinical studies showed that HeartFocus AI can assist first-time users in capturing quality heart scans.
- Heart disease is a leading cause of death globally, and DESKi aims to address limited access to echocardiography with AI guidance.
- BNP Paribas Développement supports HeartFocus for its potential to transform cardiovascular disease management worldwide.
- HeartFocus enables healthcare professionals to conduct cardiac ultrasounds after minimal training, expanding early diagnosis capabilities.
- DESKi's announcement signifies a step toward making life-saving diagnostics more accessible and cost-effective in various care settings.
- Épopée Gestion also backs DESKi's international expansion efforts.
- The funding round marks progress for DESKi in advancing healthcare technology and enhancing patient care.
- DESKi's innovative AI products, including HeartFocus, aim to revolutionize cardiovascular disease detection and management.
- DESKi's vision is to revolutionize healthcare by making cutting-edge diagnostics widely available.
- The support and investments received by DESKi indicate growing recognition of the company's potential impact on healthcare systems globally.
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Tensec to deliver real-time, cross-border payments to smaller businesses after raising $10M in funding
- Tensec Holdings Ltd. secures $12 million in seed funding to revolutionize financial services for small and medium-sized businesses by offering real-time cross-border payments and banking services.
- The funding round was led by Costanoa Ventures with participation from Quiet Capital, WillowTree Investments, Cambrian VC, Ignia Partners, Montage Ventures, Renegade Partners, and Endeavor Scale Up Ventures.
- Tensec targets global trading companies, trade compliance consultants, investment firms, and foreign exchange brokers to enable seamless cross-border transactions and provide banking services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
- The startup has developed a global financial infrastructure platform to integrate international payments, FX services, treasury, loans, and other services at lower costs compared to traditional banks.
- Tensec aims to empower global trade companies to offer financial services directly to their partners, making global commerce faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
- The traditional SWIFT network for cross-border payments is deemed inefficient, prompting Tensec to provide modern financial tools for SMBs and global trade partners.
- Tensec simplifies global payments, hedging, and trade finance services into a single platform, enabling quick client onboarding and efficient transactions in over 150 countries and 70 currencies.
- The platform offers FX hedging services, treasury tools, customizable pricing models, and AI-powered compliance checks, enhancing efficiency for trading companies and their SMB clients.
- Tensec's services allow companies engaged in global trade to offer financial innovations, addressing the underserved needs of SMBs and aiding in their growth.
- Partnership with local banks, like Stearns Financial Services Inc., facilitates the delivery of payments and banking services through Tensec's platform.
- Tensec's platform integration is swift, requiring minimal setup time, and supports risk assessment and compliance checks to enhance security.
- Amy Cheetham from Costanoa Ventures praises Tensec for bridging the gap in financial services, providing new revenue opportunities for trading companies and modern tools to SMBs.
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Swedish FinTech startup Polar raises €8.6 million for its monetisation platform
- Swedish FinTech startup Polar raises €8.6 million in a Seed funding round led by Accel.
- The funding will support expanding Polar's team across Europe and investing in growth, developer relations, and partnerships.
- Notable investors include Guillermo Rauch, Tobi Lütke, and Harley Finkelstein.
- Polar is an open-source monetisation platform for digital products and SaaS, founded in 2022.
- The platform has gained rapid traction, with over 17,000 signups and 5,300 GitHub stars.
- Polar aims to address the challenge of monetizing software in the evolving landscape of SaaS and usage-based pricing models.
- It targets solo developers and early-stage startups, offering features like usage-based billing automation and zero boilerplate integrations.
- Polar handles international sales tax, compliance, and fraud protection as a merchant of record, emphasizing community contributions with its open-source foundation.
- The company sees a future where software development is accessible, but monetization remains a significant hurdle.
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Junction Announces Major New Investment, Senior Appointments, and Rebrand to Drive Travel Tech Innovation
- Junction, formerly Snowfall, secures a significant investment from Korelya to drive travel tech innovation.
- The company undergoes a rebrand and appoints new senior executives to focus on its core travel technology offering.
- The investment enables Junction to concentrate on creating the best multimodal marketplace for the travel sector.
- New senior appointments include Herve Gilg as deputy CEO and Matthew Turner as Chairman of the Board.
- The rebranding from Snowfall to Junction reflects the company's commitment to seamless multimodal travel solutions.
- Junction aims to provide a one-stop global platform for AI-native customers in the travel industry.
- CEO Stefan Cars emphasizes the company's focus on smarter technologies and creating effortless travel experiences.
- The company is poised for growth with new capital, management, and clients like Oppo and Ragusa Xpress.
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MasterQuant Introduces AI Bot for Smarter, Automated Trading Success
- MasterQuant has launched an innovative investment platform powered by an artificial intelligence trading bot.
- The platform aims to make smart investments accessible to all investors by leveraging advanced AI technology.
- The AI bot conducts real-time market analysis, identifies profitable opportunities, and generates optimized trading strategies.
- It dynamically adjusts risk exposure and diversifies assets to enhance overall effectiveness.
- The bot continuously optimizes trades and shows promising results in generating profits.
- MasterQuant's Director of Communications highlighted the demand for a smarter investing method.
- The platform initially focuses on the cryptocurrency market and plans to expand into forex and traditional stocks.
- MasterQuant represents a new era in investing by utilizing deep learning technology for wealth development.
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Octaura Raises $46.5M to Digitize Electronic Trading in Syndicated Loan and CLO Markets
- Octaura raises $46.5 million to digitize electronic trading in syndicated loan and CLO markets, addressing inefficiencies and lack of liquidity in these markets.
- The platform combines real-time trading capabilities, data analytics, and connectivity solutions, capturing 4.6% of total secondary loan trading volume in just two years.
- Octaura offers an electronic trading platform for syndicated loans and CLOs, revolutionizing how these markets trade through improved accessibility and streamlined processes.
- The funding round was backed by investors like Moody’s Analytics, major banks, and new investors like Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and BNP Paribas.
- Octaura's business model includes transaction-based fees for its trading platform and subscription-based offerings for data and analytics products.
- The company plans to continue penetrating the leveraged loan market, launch its CLO trading platform, and develop innovative data and analytic solutions.
- Octaura's focus on addressing client challenges and the platform's proven use case were key factors that led investors to support its growth.
- The company aims to digitize the credit market through innovation, expanding its market share and product offerings in the coming months.
- Octaura's CEO, Brian Bejile, started the company to modernize electronic trading in syndicated loans and CLOs, inspired by his experience as a CLO trader.
- The platform has shown rapid growth, attracting dealers and buy-side firms and quickly capturing a significant percentage of market trading volume.
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PrismaX launches with $11M to scale virtual datasets for robotics foundation models
- PrismaX launches with $11M funding to address challenges in physical AI and robotics industry.
- The platform aims to provide reliable data for training artificial intelligence models for robots.
- PrismaX is building a robotics teleoperations platform to create an ecosystem for diverse and scalable datasets.
- The company is developing a standard for fair data use and revenue sharing in the industry.
- The founders emphasize the importance of human capital in building models for autonomous robots.
- PrismaX focuses on data, teleoperation, and models as foundational elements for robotics advancements.
- The company plans to create a 'data flywheel' by improving data quality, teleoperation efficiency, and real-world data collection.
- PrismaX plans to build humanoid robots capable of various tasks and aims to expand its fleet.
- a16z CSX led the $11M funding round for PrismaX, with several other investors participating.
- The funding will be used to enhance teleop standards, expand data-collection portal, and attract AI enthusiasts.
- PrismaX's launch coincided with a16z's CSX Demo Day on June 3.
- The company intends to empower robotics firms by providing access to teleoperators for scaling visual datasets.
- PrismaX seeks to accelerate the building of smarter machines through community participation.
- PrismaX envisions creating an ecosystem that promotes innovation and collaboration in the robotics industry.
- The company aims to drive breakthroughs in robotics by harnessing advanced technologies and decentralized approaches.
- PrismaX is set to revolutionize data collection, teleoperation standards, and model development in AI and robotics.
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What’s wrong with expert opinions about fundraising?
- Expert opinions on fundraising can sometimes be overwhelming due to providing too much information, making it challenging for the questioner to act on the advice.
- Experts tend to suffer from the Curse of Knowledge, attempting to share all their expertise when asked a question, resulting in answers that may not be practical or actionable for the questioner.
- When receiving highly specific questions like choosing between red and blue for fundraising, experts often provide extensive background information rather than concise and practical guidance.
- Experts are advised to offer focused and specific answers to questions, like stating a color choice and providing a couple of reasons to support it, to help questioners with actionable advice.
- Questioners are encouraged to frame their inquiries to elicit precise responses from experts and to ask follow-up questions if initial responses are too overloaded with information.
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GenAI startup Darwix AI Secures $1.5 million in Funding
- GenAI platform Darwix AI secures $1.5 million in funding from Rebalance, IPV, JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation, Growth Sense, Growth91, Ankit Nagori, and Amit Lakhotia.
- Darwix specializes in omnichannel GenAI solutions for conversational intelligence in enterprise sales discussions using a large language model (LLM) technology.
- Primary clients in banking, financial services, and retail sectors in the US, India, and the Middle East.
- Startup founded by IIM graduates Ajay Sethi and Hanit Awal aims to enhance product development and market reach with funding.
- Funds to be utilized for team expansion, product development, and diversifying omnichannel platform applications.
- Darwix AI’s Transform+ platform offers conversational insights, agent support, and automation across voice, chat, email, and in-person interactions.
- Focus on creating a unified, generative AI stack for enhanced customer interactions with actionable intelligence and automation.
- Investors like Rebalance backing the startup's vision for smarter, contextual sales conversations in BFSI and retail sectors.
- Rebalance emphasizes investment in startups led by women and diverse entrepreneurs, providing up to $200K in pre-seed or seed capital.
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“From the shop floor to the boardroom” – Paris-based Pelico raises €34.7 million to advance GenAI in its Supply Chain Orchestration platform
- Pelico, a French Supply Chain Orchestration platform, has raised €34.7 million in a strategic financing round led by General Catalyst to expand in North America.
- The funding round, which included investors 83North and Serena, brings Pelico’s total funding to €62.6 million.
- Founded in 2019, Pelico aims to address operational challenges in supply chain management by providing a real-time, AI-powered platform.
- The company has offices in Paris, Miami, and Frankfurt and caters to global manufacturers like Airbus, Safran, Eaton, and Daikin.
- Pelico's platform has enabled customers to reduce parts shortages by 40%, increase on-time deliveries by 15%, and cut MRO cycle times by 40%.
- The company has seen significant growth, with 300% revenue increase year-over-year, and has tripled its headcount since 2022.
- Pelico plans to use the recent funding to accelerate expansion in North America, hire in data science and engineering, and invest in Agentic AI for smarter supply chains.
- Investors like General Catalyst and Microsoft recognize Pelico's potential to transform manufacturing operations through AI-driven insights and optimization.
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Your Guide to The Best Hospitals in Ahmedabad
- When looking for quality medical care in Ahmedabad, it can be overwhelming due to the numerous hospitals available.
- Marengo CIMS Hospital in Ahmedabad is renowned for various medical achievements, including pioneering heart transplants and advanced cardiac care.
- Zydus Hospital is another top medical institution known for its super-speciality services and comprehensive care across different specialities.
- Sterling Hospitals, Sindhu Bhavan, excels in gastro sciences, oncology, and robotic surgery, offering advanced treatments for various health conditions.
- KD Hospital, also known as Kusum Dhirajlal Hospital, stands out for its multi-speciality services, especially in cardiology, oncology, and joint replacements.
- Shalby Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider in Ahmedabad, specializing in orthopaedics, cardiac sciences, and advanced surgical procedures.
- Lifeline Hospital is noted for its expertise in spine surgery, joint replacements, and comprehensive care across multiple disciplines.
- Narayana Hospital offers advanced medical care in haemato-oncology, rheumatology, cardiac sciences, and paediatrics, ensuring multidisciplinary care.
- Life Care Hospital is a trusted healthcare facility known for its cardiac care, neurology, orthopaedics, and patient-centric services.
- Kaizen Hospital, being the first NABH-accredited gastroenterology super-speciality hospital in Western India, provides cutting-edge care in gastrointestinal disorders and surgery.
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