Latest Startups & Entrepreneurship News
Making Science Launches AWAKE AI Venture Studio
Making Science announced the launch of AWAKE, an AI-first venture studio on December 23, 2025, to industrialize startup creation using centers in Chicago, Madrid, and Tbilisi. The model has accelerated startups like ad-machina, multiplying its value by 10x, and focuses on AI-native solutions with 10x advantages. It leverages AI for 2x faster tech development and global talent.
Lovable Secures $330M Series B Funding
Sweden-based Lovable raised $330 million in a Series B round on December 22, 2025, led by CapitalG and Menlo Ventures, with investors including Salesforce Ventures and Khosla Ventures. This marks the startup's total funding at $330 million.
The round highlights strong investor interest in AI-driven platforms.
SanegeneBio Raises $110M Series B
Biotech startup SanegeneBio closed a $110 million Series B on December 22, 2025, with participation from Sino Biopharm, Legend Capital, Vivo Capital, and Eli Lilly. Investors include Invus and SymBiosis, targeting biotech innovation.
This is the company's first major round totaling $110 million.
Erebor Bank Lands $350M Series D
Erebor Bank secured $350 million in Series D funding on December 22, 2025, led by Lux Capital, with Founders Fund and 8VC participating. The round brings total funding to $350 million for the fintech player.
It underscores banking tech's appeal to top VCs.
ZeroAvia Gets $150M Series D for Green Aviation
ZeroAvia raised $150 million in Series D on December 22, 2025, backed by Barclays Climate Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and Horizons Ventures. Focus is on zero-emission aviation tech with total funding at $150 million.
Investors include national funds signaling climate tech momentum.
QPioneers Raises First Funding Round
AI-powered Startup OS QPioneers secured its seed funding round in December 2025 from Q Fund. The undisclosed amount supports productivity tools for startups.
Backed by Wamda reports on emerging AI operations platforms.
Kraken Tops 2025 Sell-Side Demand List
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken leads Forge's 2025 list for highest sell-side demand, following its $1.5B NinjaTrader acquisition. San Francisco-based, it trades over 100 digital assets.
High liquidity interest from shareholders highlights crypto resilience.
Ripple Ranks High in Investor Demand
Blockchain firm Ripple is second on Forge's 2025 sell-side list with Forge Price™ at $154.25, implying $25.37B valuation as of December 22. Expanding cross-border payments and CBDC tools, recently approved in Singapore.
Investors include Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
SandboxAQ Shows Strong Sell-Side Interest
Quantum-AI firm SandboxAQ, spun from Alphabet, ranks seventh in 2025 sell-side demand on Forge. Launched OpenCryptography in October for cybersecurity and analytics.
Leads in quantum-AI convergence for enterprises.
OpenAI Ninth in Sell-Side Demand
Generative AI leader OpenAI ranks ninth for 2025 sell-side interest, after raising $6.6B via employee share sale in October. Expanding enterprise ChatGPT and DALL-E offerings.
San Francisco-based with massive subscription growth.
Prosperr.io Raises $4M Seed Funding
Bengaluru fintech SaaS startup Prosperr.io secured $4 million seed led by Jungle Ventures on December 23, 2025. Targets fintech operations with Yatra Angel participation.
Part of India's daily startup roundup.