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Thinking Machines Lab Secures Record $2B Seed Round
AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, co-founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, raised a staggering $2 billion in seed funding, driving U.S. AI seed totals over $3.6B for 2025. This unprecedented round highlights the shift toward massive early-stage investments in high-profile AI ventures with technological edges.
Investors are increasingly backing nine-figure seeds for top founders in hot sectors like AI.
Unconventional AI Closes $475M Seed for Efficient Computing
Unconventional AI raised $475 million in seed funding to build an ultra-efficient AI computing platform, valuing the company at $4.5 billion. This massive early-stage round is among the largest in AI history and boosted 2025's record U.S. seed totals.
The funding targets energy-efficient AI hardware optimization.
2025 Seed Funding Hits All-Time High with 700+ $10M+ Rounds
Investors funded nearly 700 seed-stage rounds of $10M or more in 2025, on track for a record, led by U.S. AI startups capturing nearly half of global seed investment. Huge $100M+ rounds topped $3.6B in the U.S. alone, fueled by AI hype.
Traditional small seeds are obsolete for elite founders in trending sectors.
SafeinHome Lands $25M Series D First Close
SafeinHome announced the first close of its targeted $25 million Series D funding round to expand its operations. The Walnut Creek, CA-based startup focuses on home safety solutions.
This funding supports growth amid rising demand for secure home tech.
Harness Raises $240M Series E for AI Software Delivery
San Francisco-based Harness secured a massive $240 million Series E financing round for its AI-powered software delivery platform. The funding underscores investor confidence in AI-driven devops tools.
It positions Harness for global enterprise expansion.
Ritten Secures $35M Series B for Behavioral Health AI
Philadelphia's Ritten, an AI system of record for behavioral health providers, raised $35 million in Series B funding. The round aims to scale AI tools for mental health services.
It highlights growing VC interest in healthtech AI applications.
Bobyard Announces $35M Series A for AI Platform
San Francisco AI platform Bobyard emerged with a $35 million Series A funding round. The investment targets advancements in general AI capabilities.
It reflects the surge in mid-stage AI investments.
SuperCircle Raises $24M Series A for Textile Waste Management
New York-based SuperCircle, a full-stack platform for textile waste, secured $24 million in Series A funding from top retail brands. The cleantech startup addresses sustainability in fashion supply chains.
Funding will accelerate global waste management solutions.
Lab Thread Launches SaaS Beta After $1M Raise in CEE
Bulgarian-British startup Lab Thread launched its SaaS platform beta for genetic lab management six months after raising $1M from Midlands Engine Investment Fund. Founded by Deyan Sultov and Ryan Cawood, it targets precision lab markets.
This highlights opening funds for CEE startups.
InSoft.Partners Exits Stakes, Boosts Inoxoft Ownership
Ukrainian holding InSoft.Partners exited minority stakes in Indeema and Forbytes while increasing ownership in Inoxoft. Founder Vitalii Gorovyi led the moves, though deal values undisclosed.
It signals active M&A in CEE tech.
Factorial Capital Closes $25M Fund II for Frontier AI
Factorial Capital closed its $25 million Fund II to invest in frontier AI startups at earliest stages. Founder Hartman leverages technical founders' insights pre-traditional VC.
The fund aligns closely with innovative AI company formation.
AIR Raises $6.1M Seed for AI Credit Intelligence
New York-based AIR, an AI-powered credit ratings platform, announced a $6.1 million seed round for bias-free public/private credit analysis. The funding supports continuous credit intelligence tools.
It taps into fintech AI demand.