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Gradial Raises $35M for AI Marketing Platform
Gradial, a Seattle-based AI enterprise software startup, secured $35 million in Series B funding led by VMG Partners to scale its agentic AI assistants for marketing workflows and content creation. The round brings Gradial’s total funding to $55 million .
Ostium Raises $20M for Onchain Perpetual Swaps
Ostium Labs, a New York crypto-finance startup, raised $20 million in Series A funding co-led by General Catalyst and Jump Crypto to develop its onchain perpetual swaps protocol for global markets. The total raised now stands at $27.8 million .
Clio Secures $500M in Series G, $350M Debt Facility
Clio, a global legal-technology platform, raised $500 million in a Series G round led by NEA and secured a $350 million debt facility from Blackstone and Blue Owl Capital, valuing the company at $5 billion .
Chaos Industries Raises $510M for Defense Tech
Chaos Industries, a next-generation defense technology company, raised $510 million in a Series D round led by Valor Equity Partners, with participation from 8VC and Accel, at a $4.5 billion valuation .
Fabric8Labs Closes $50M Financing for 3D Metal Printing
Fabric8Labs, an innovator in non-thermal 3D metal printing, closed a $50 million financing round to expand its additive manufacturing facilities and production capabilities .
Unlimited Industries Raises $12M in Seed Round
UNLTD, Inc. raised $12 million in a seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, marking a significant early-stage investment in the startup’s growth .
Nothing Opens $5M Community Funding Round, Eyes IPO
Nothing launched a $5 million community investment round, allowing fans to buy shares at its Series C valuation of $1.3 billion, with plans to be IPO-ready within three years .
Soxton AI Emerges From Stealth With $2.5M Pre-Seed
Soxton AI raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding to transform how startups access legal support, emerging from stealth mode with a focus on AI-driven legal solutions .
Angle Health Raises $134M for AI Health Benefits
Angle Health secured $134 million in Series B funding led by Portage to expand its AI-powered health benefits platform, serving over 3,000 employers across 44 states .
Global Regulators Increase Scrutiny on Fintech Startups
Fintech startups face heightened regulatory scrutiny worldwide, prompting many to seek legal experts or collaborate with RegTech providers to ensure compliance and meet investor expectations .