Major Startup Funding Rounds of 2025: Highlights from the Week
This week marked a significant surge in venture capital investment, with numerous U.S.-based startups securing large funding deals exceeding $100 million. Below is a roundup of the most notable funding rounds, with a special focus on artificial intelligence and other emerging sectors.
Top Funded Startups
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Anysphere – $900 Million (AI)
Anysphere, the creator of the Cursor application, has successfully raised $900 million, bringing its valuation to $9 billion. This funding round, led by Thrive Capital, also included contributions from Andreessen Horowitz and Accel. Previously, the company had secured $105 million in a Series B round just four months ago, reflecting its rapid growth in AI-driven solutions for coding.
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Wonder – $600 Million (Food Delivery)
Food delivery platform Wonder, led by entrepreneur Marc Lore, has raised $600 million, valuing the company at over $7 billion. This latest round comes after several previous funding announcements, as Wonder aims to develop a comprehensive “super app for mealtime.” To date, the company has garnered a total of $2.5 billion in funding.
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Rippling – $450 Million (Human Resources)
Rippling announced a $450 million financing round that has increased its valuation to $16.8 billion. The funding will help facilitate the repurchase of $200 million worth of shares from employees. The company has continued to experience substantial growth, having raised $2.4 billion since its inception in 2016.
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Atlas Data Storage – $155 Million (Database Technology)
A new player in DNA data storage, Atlas Data Storage, emerged from a spin-off of Twist Bioscience, raising $155 million in seed funding. This innovative sector seeks to utilize synthetic DNA for data storage, capitalizing on its durability and density potential.
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NewLimit – $130 Million (Biotechnology)
Biotech startup NewLimit has secured $130 million in Series B funding, focusing on genetically programming cells for age restoration. This promising development aims to enhance human longevity through innovative therapies.
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Unrivaled Sports – $120 Million (Youth Sports)
New York-based Unrivaled Sports, a youth sports brand, received a $120 million strategic investment to expand its reach in the youth sports domain. This marks the company’s first external funding since its establishment in 2024.
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HubSync – $100 Million (Accounting)
HubSync, a tax and accounting platform, raised $100 million in growth capital, contributing to its total funding of $101 million since its founding in 2019.
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Statsig – $100 Million (Analytics)
Developer of a product development platform, Statsig, completed a $100 million Series C round at a valuation of $1.1 billion. Founded in 2021, the company has raised a total of $153 million.
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Sirius Therapeutics – $50 Million (Biotech)
Biotech firm Sirius Therapeutics, focused on siRNA therapeutics for cardiometabolic disorders, secured $50 million in Series B2 financing. This brings the company’s total funding to nearly $150 million since its inception.
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Wonderskin – $50 Million (Beauty)
Wonderskin, a beauty brand, has raised $50 million in its Series A round, led by Insight Partners. This funding represents its initial external investment since being founded in 2020.
Global Highlights
Outside the U.S., Indian healthcare platform PB Healthcare Services successfully raised $218 million in a notable seed round, emphasizing the global dynamics of venture capital.
Conclusion
These recent funding rounds underscore the robust appetite for investment in innovative technologies and services, particularly in AI and biotechnology sectors. For more insights into significant funding announcements and market trends, stay tuned.