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Former Citadel Employees Raise $17M for Fin Stablecoin App
Former Citadel employees launched Fin, a global stablecoin app designed to eliminate complexity, securing $17 million in funding. The app targets seamless crypto transactions for users worldwide. This reflects growing interest in simplified fintech solutions.
Harvard Grads Raise $20M for Ostium Crypto Derivatives Platform
Harvard graduates secured $20 million for Ostium, a platform specializing in derivatives popular among crypto traders. The funding supports expansion in the volatile crypto derivatives market. It highlights continued VC interest in blockchain innovations.
Angle Health Secures $134M Series B for AI Healthcare Benefits
Angle Health raised $134 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven healthcare benefits offerings. The platform aims to optimize employer health plans through advanced AI. This underscores AI's role in transforming healthtech startups.
Manifold Raises $18M Series B
Manifold secured $18 million in a Series B round in December 2025, signaling strong investor confidence in its growth potential. The funding will accelerate product development and market expansion. Details on the startup's focus remain breakthrough tech.
Exein Lands $117M Series C Funding
Exein raised $117 million in Series C funding during December 2025, highlighting momentum in its sector. Investors are betting on its high-growth trajectory amid global tech trends. This round emphasizes verified capital flows to innovative startups.
HawkEye 360 Secures $150M Series E
HawkEye 360 raised $150 million in Series E funding, boosting its position in space tech and geospatial intelligence. The capital supports scaling operations and advanced satellite deployments. It showcases robust late-stage investment activity.
Shield AI Raises $240M at $5.3B Valuation
Defense tech startup Shield AI secured $240 million in funding at a $5.3 billion valuation, with new CEO Gary Steele at the helm. The round comes amid expanding operations, including in Ukraine. This positions it as a leader in autonomous defense systems.
PolyAI Raises $86M Series D
PolyAI obtained $86 million in Series D funding in December 2025, focusing on conversational AI advancements. The investment will drive global enterprise adoption. It reflects surging demand for AI customer service solutions.
FuturePlay Named TIPS Operator of the Year 2025 in Korea
FuturePlay was selected as TIPS Operator of the Year 2025 by Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups on December 19. The accolade emphasizes execution in linking investment, R&D, and global scale-up. It signals policy shifts prioritizing effective venture intermediaries.
Databricks Raises $4B in Massive Series L Round
Databricks secured $4 billion in a Series L round, valuing the data and AI company at $134 billion. This funding fuels its enterprise AI and analytics platform expansion. It exemplifies the AI boom with record VC investments in 2025.
India's Deeptech Funding Rises as Startups Exit Labs
India's deeptech sector experienced a funding uptick in 2025, with investments shifting to startups beyond proof-of-concept stages. Capital is flowing into mature innovations ready for commercialization. This trend supports global deeptech momentum.
Lightspeed Venture Partners Closes Over $9B in New Funds
Lightspeed Venture Partners raised over $9 billion in new capital to back category-defining startups. The funds target early-stage tech across sectors amid 2025's AI surge. It highlights VC firms scaling up for the next innovation wave.