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SafeinHome Secures $25M Series D First Close
SafeinHome, based in Walnut Creek, CA, announced the first close of its targeted $25 million Series D funding round on December 12, 2025. The funding supports expansion in its home safety solutions for startups and families.
This reflects growing investor interest in proptech amid economic recovery.
Harness Raises $240M Series E for AI Software Delivery
San Francisco-based Harness, an AI-powered software delivery platform, closed a $240 million Series E round. The substantial funding underscores demand for AI tools enhancing developer productivity in startups.
Investors are betting on scalable AI infrastructure for enterprise adoption.
Angle Health Bags $134M Series B for AI Healthcare Benefits
Angle Health raised $134 million in a Series B round to expand its AI-driven healthcare benefits platform. The funding targets growth in employer-sponsored health plans amid rising costs.
This positions it as a leader in healthtech innovation for entrepreneurs.
Ritten Announces $35M Series B for Behavioral Health AI
Philadelphia's Ritten, an AI system of record for behavioral health providers, secured $35 million in Series B funding. The round supports scaling AI tools for mental health startups and clinics.
It highlights venture capital focus on AI in underserved healthcare niches.
Bobyard Emerges with $35M Series A for AI Platform
San Francisco AI platform Bobyard raised $35 million in a Series A round. The funding accelerates development of enterprise AI solutions for startups.
Investors see potential in specialized AI for operational efficiency.
Fibe Raises $35M in Indian Digital Lending Round
Pune-based Fibe, a digital lending platform, secured $35 million from investors including SVL SME Neev II Fund and Waaree. Focused on personal loans and impact lending in healthcare and education.
Funding slowdown in India persists, but big deals continue.
Skydo Secures $10M for B2B Cross-Border Payments
Bengaluru's Skydo raised $10 million led by Five Sigma and Blume Ventures for its virtual foreign accounts platform. Targets Indian exporters with simplified forex and faster INR conversions.
Amid 42% funding dip week-over-week, growth rounds hold strong.
Surf Raises $15M for AI Digital Assets Intelligence
San Francisco's Surf, an AI platform for digital assets, announced $15 million led by Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures. Enhances crypto trading analytics for fintech startups.
Crypto VC activity surges with CeFi focus.
SuperCircle Lands $24M Series A for Textile Waste Management
New York's SuperCircle raised $24 million in Series A for its platform serving retail brands in sustainable practices. Supports circular economy startups tackling supply chain waste.
ESG investments gain traction in entrepreneurship.
Outset Closes $30M Series B for AI Research Platform
San Francisco's Outset, offering AI-moderated research, secured $30 million in Series B funding. Combines survey scale with interview depth for market insights.
Vital for data-driven startup decisions.
Addi Secures $71M Debt Financing from Goldman Sachs
Colombian fintech Addi raised $71 million in debt from Goldman Sachs, Fasanara Capital, and BBVA Spark. Funds expansion in LatAm buy-now-pay-later services.
Bridges VC and traditional finance for scaling startups.
Disney and OpenAI Sign Landmark Deal
Disney partnered with OpenAI in a major deal highlighted on This Week in Startups podcast on December 12, 2025. Predicted collaboration boosts AI content tools for media entrepreneurs.
Signals big tech convergence with generative AI startups.