Daily edition
Thursday 6 November 2025
27 rounds and $867M raised. The biggest: Metropolis, $500M.
- Rounds
- 27 -10%
- Capital raised
- $867M +14%
- Median round
- $2.3M -66%
vs Thu 30 Oct
The day in charts
AI took 69% of the capital on this day, up from 32% on Thu 30 Oct. Metropolis alone raised $500M, 58% of it.
The 5 biggest rounds
The 5 biggest rounds raised $803M, 93% of the total.
Mega-rounds against the rest
2 of 27 rounds made 81% of the capital.
| Rounds | Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| $100M or more | 2 | $700M |
| The rest | 25 | $167M |
Where the capital went
AI raised $598M, 69% of the capital. Choose a sector to filter the rounds below.
| Sector | Capital | Share | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI | $598M | 69% | 13 |
| Health | $223M | 26% | 6 |
| Other | $27.7M | 3% | 1 |
| Climate & Energy | $6.9M | <1% | 2 |
| Fintech | $4M | <1% | 1 |
| Consumer | $2.4M | <1% | 2 |
| Robotics & Hardware | $2.1M | <1% | 1 |
| Enterprise software | $1.7M | <1% | 1 |
Where the rounds were
United States raised $794M, 92% of the capital. Rounds in 11 countries.
Most active investors
Kima Ventures joined 3 rounds, leading 1, more than any other investor.
Rounds by stage
Seed was the most common stage: 15 rounds, median $2.1M. The median round size is under each column.
| Stage | Rounds | Median round |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 4 | $1.4M |
| Seed | 15 | $2.1M |
| Series A | 2 | $4M |
| Series B | 1 | $25M |
| Series D | 2 | $350M |
| Growth | 1 | $27.7M |
| Other or undisclosed | 2 | $1.1M |
The cities that raised
Seattle raised $513M, more than all of Europe ($59.7M). Rounds from 14 cities.
The last two weeks
This day against the 13 days before it. The biggest: Wed 5 Nov, $1.5B.
| Day | Rounds | Capital | Biggest round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 24 Oct | 9 | $63.3M | Valthos, $30M |
| Sat 25 Oct | 1 | $130K | Draiven, $130K |
| Sun 26 Oct | 0 | $0K | |
| Mon 27 Oct | 14 | $686M | Mercor, $350M |
| Tue 28 Oct | 41 | $1.4B | Fireworks AI, $250M |
| Wed 29 Oct | 29 | $457M | Fruitist, $150M |
| Thu 30 Oct | 30 | $759M | Bending Spoons, $270M |
| Fri 31 Oct | 15 | $256M | Snapmint, $115M |
| Sat 1 Nov | 0 | $0K | |
| Sun 2 Nov | 0 | $0K | |
| Mon 3 Nov | 24 | $543M | AAVantgarde Bio, $141M |
| Tue 4 Nov | 30 | $767M | Beacon Software, $250M |
| Wed 5 Nov | 30 | $1.5B | Ripple, $500M |
| Thu 6 Nov | 27 | $867M | Metropolis, $500M |
All rounds
- MetropolisAI recognition platform for parking and vehicle paymentsLed by LionTree, with BDT & MSD Partners, DFJ +2 $500MSeries D · United States
- SynchronStentrode brain-computer interface implanted without open brain surgeryLed by Double Point Ventures, with National Reconstruction Fund, T.Rx Capital +4 $200MSeries D · United States
- InceptionBuilds diffusion-based large language models, first model MercuryLed by Menlo Ventures, with Mayfield, Innovation Endeavors +4 $50MSeed · United States
- First WaterLand-based salmon farm under construction in ÞorlákshöfnLed by Stoðir, with Icelandic pension funds $27.7MGrowth · Iceland
- Amae HealthOutpatient clinics and AI care platform for severe mental illnessLed by Altos Ventures, with Quiet Capital, Bling Capital +3 $25MSeries B · United States
- Accipiter BiosciencesDesigns de novo multifunctional protein biologics for complex diseasesLed by Takeda, with Flying Fish Partners, Columbus Venture Partners +3 $12.7MSeed · United States
- Arcoris BioMUSE nanotechnology platform for multiplexed biomarker detectionLed by Ventura Ace, with ZEISS Ventures, Zürcher Kantonalbank $7.8MSeed · Switzerland
- BTRYUltra-thin solid-state lithium-ion battery cells, spin-off of Empa and ETH ZurichLed by Redstone VC, with Bloomhaus Ventures, Linear Capital +4 $5.7MSeed · Switzerland
- AvallonAI agents automating repetitive insurance claims tasks for carriers and TPAsLed by Frontline Ventures, with Y Combinator, 1984 +2 $4.6MSeed · United States
- StackBOXAI-powered warehouse and transportation management software for FMCG, manufacturing and e-commerceLed by Enrission India Capital, with White Whale Venture Fund $4MSeries A · India
- TeklifimGelsinPersonalized marketplace comparing loans, insurance and other financial offersLed by Hedef Portföy Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu $4MSeries A · Turkey
- FreedaAI platform catching design errors in construction plans before work startsLed by Frst, with Brick & Mortar Ventures $3.9MSeed · France
- StruckAI platform giving architects and developers quick building-compliance insightLed by Value Factory Ventures, with Antler $2.3MSeed · Netherlands
- MeshDefendAI-native infrastructure intelligence for enterprise data systemsLed by Kalaari Capital, with Kettleborough VC $2.3MPre-Seed · India
- ULOOKAutonomous satellite swarms collecting radio-frequency intelligenceLed by growX Ventures, with Info Edge Ventures $2.1MSeed · India
- Game State LabsData infrastructure letting game studios analyze player behavior with AILed by PeerCapital, with Neon Fund $2MSeed · India
- SiteLabsPlatform turning independent pharmacies into hubs for preventive screenings and clinical research referralsLed by Boomerang Ventures, with Labcorp Venture Fund, SC Launch $2MSeed · United States
- Leil StorageSoftware helping enterprises use high-density SMR hard drives for cheaper storageLed by Karma Ventures, with Specialist VC $1.7MSeed · Estonia
- MotleyConnects to CRMs and databases to generate report-ready business documentsLed by Seedcamp, with Tiny VC, Kima Ventures +4 $1.5MPre-Seed · Switzerland
- PearlAI platform that tells revenue teams which sales actions to takeLed by 20VC, with STATION F, Kima Ventures +2 $1.4MPre-Seed · France
- HooraShort-video style discovery feed for mobile gamesLed by Kima Ventures, with Mathias Salanon, Nicolas Steegmann +5 $1.3MFrance
- Cambridge Photon TechnologyPatented photon-multiplier layer raising silicon solar panel output up to 15%Led by Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, with Spectrum Impact, Tybourne Capital +2 $1.2MPre-Series A · United Kingdom
- The ArtmentArt-inspired home decor and lifestyle brand sold online and in luxury retailLed by Inflection Point Ventures, with Siyaram Family Office, ESV +1 $1.1MPre-Series A · India
- HealthTech InnovationsHospital spin-off building AI and robotics tools to automate surgical instrument and gauze countingLed by Grow Venture Partners (FITA Fund), with Institut Catala de Finances (ICF) $923KSpain
- Understanding ZoeAI app helping parents of neurodivergent children spot behavior patternsLed by Verge HealthTech Fund $502KSeed · Australia
- MedySevaHybrid teleconsultation and in-person clinics for rural and semi-urban patientsLed by Unicorn India Ventures $452KSeed · India
- YON E HealthAt-home smart device measuring vaginal pH and temperature for reproductive healthLed by PMK-Group, with UniPrisma Venture Studio $288KPre-Seed · Netherlands
No round matches these filters.