Daily edition
Tuesday 18 November 2025
37 rounds and $3.3B raised. The biggest: Lambda, $1.5B.
- Rounds
- 37 +68%
- Capital raised
- $3.3B ×7.6
- Median round
- $17.2M +180%
vs Tue 11 Nov
The day in charts
AI took 60% of the capital on this day, down from 72% on Tue 11 Nov. Lambda alone raised $1.5B, 46% of it.
The 5 biggest rounds
The 5 biggest rounds raised $2.6B, 81% of the total.
Mega-rounds against the rest
5 of 37 rounds made 81% of the capital.
| Rounds | Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| $100M or more | 5 | $2.6B |
| The rest | 32 | $611M |
Where the capital went
AI raised $2B, 60% of the capital. Choose a sector to filter the rounds below.
| Sector | Capital | Share | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI | $2B | 60% | 18 |
| Web3 | $800M | 25% | 1 |
| Robotics & Hardware | $278M | 9% | 5 |
| Enterprise software | $106M | 3% | 3 |
| Health | $54M | 2% | 3 |
| Other | $39.4M | 1% | 3 |
| Fintech | $14.2M | <1% | 2 |
| Climate & Energy | $9.3M | <1% | 1 |
| Consumer | $8.1M | <1% | 1 |
Where the rounds were
United States raised $2.9B, 89% of the capital. Rounds in 12 countries.
Most active investors
Alumni Ventures joined 3 rounds, more than any other investor.
Rounds by stage
Series A was the most common stage: 12 rounds, median $19.9M. The median round size is under each column.
| Stage | Rounds | Median round |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 2 | $692K |
| Seed | 10 | $6.4M |
| Series A | 12 | $19.9M |
| Series B | 4 | $37M |
| Series D | 1 | $100M |
| Series E+ | 3 | $150M |
| Growth | 3 | $45M |
| Other or undisclosed | 2 | $10.3M |
The cities that raised
San Francisco raised $2.4B, more than all of Europe ($322M). Rounds from 16 cities.
The last two weeks
This day against the 13 days before it. The biggest: Thu 13 Nov, $3.9B.
| Day | Rounds | Capital | Biggest round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 5 Nov | 30 | $1.5B | Ripple, $500M |
| Thu 6 Nov | 27 | $867M | Metropolis, $500M |
| Fri 7 Nov | 6 | $89.7M | Upway, $60M |
| Sat 8 Nov | 0 | $0K | |
| Sun 9 Nov | 0 | $0K | |
| Mon 10 Nov | 13 | $1B | Clio, $500M |
| Tue 11 Nov | 22 | $427M | Wonderful, $100M |
| Wed 12 Nov | 38 | $1.3B | d-Matrix, $275M |
| Thu 13 Nov | 34 | $3.9B | Anysphere (Cursor), $2.3B |
| Fri 14 Nov | 12 | $443M | Firmus Technologies, $326M |
| Sat 15 Nov | 0 | $0K | |
| Sun 16 Nov | 0 | $0K | |
| Mon 17 Nov | 31 | $1.2B | Ramp, $300M |
| Tue 18 Nov | 37 | $3.3B | Lambda, $1.5B |
All rounds
- LambdaAI cloud, GPU supercomputers and AI factories for training and inferenceLed by TWG Global, with USIT $1.5BSeries E · United States
- KrakenCryptocurrency exchange and trading platformLed by Jane Street, with DRW Venture Capital, HSG +3 $800MGrowth · United States
- DistalmotionMakes the Dexter soft-tissue robotic surgery systemLed by Revival Healthcare Capital, with Existing investors $150MSeries G · Switzerland
- Ursa MajorRocket motors and propulsion for hypersonics, defense and spaceLed by Eclipse, with Woodline Partners, Principia Growth +2 $100MSeries E · United States
- FederatoAI-native platform for the insurance underwriting and policy lifecycleLed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with Emergence Capital, Caffeinated Capital +2 $100MSeries D · United States
- AmperesandMedium-voltage solid-state transformers for AI data centers and critical powerLed by Walden Catalyst Ventures, with Temasek, Industry Ventures +4 $80MSeries A · United States
- VennPlatform managing the full tenant lifecycle for multifamily housing operatorsLed by NOA, with CIM Group, Group 11 +4 $52MSeries B · United States
- GoTu TechnologyMarketplace connecting dental practices with temporary and permanent dental staffLed by Long Ridge Equity Partners, with J.P. Morgan Asset Management $45MGrowth · United States
- MaximaAgentic AI platform automating month-end close for accounting teamsLed by Kleiner Perkins, with Redpoint Ventures, Audacious Ventures $41MSeries A · United States
- AgentioAI-native platform for buying creator-led video advertisingLed by Forerunner, with Benchmark, Craft Ventures +3 $40MSeries B · United States
- TMT IDMobile network data identity intelligence for KYC, age verification and fraud detectionLed by BGF $39.4MGrowth · United Kingdom
- AponoPrivileged access management with zero standing privilege for cloud and AI agentsLed by U.S. Venture Partners, with Swisscom Ventures, Vertex Ventures +1 $34MSeries B · Israel
- GetVocalGoverned AI voice and chat agents for enterprise customer serviceLed by Creandum, with Elaia, Speedinvest $26MSeries A · France
- ChargeflowAI chargeback automation platform for enterprise merchantsLed by Viola Growth, with OpenView Venture Partners $25MSeries A · United States
- VahatiCorA-FLUX Reducer system for coronary microvascular dysfunctionLed by S3 Ventures, with Intuitive Ventures $23MSeries B · United States
- Nudge SecuritySaaS and AI governance and security for the workforceLed by Cerberus Ventures, with Ballistic Ventures, Forgepoint Capital +1 $22.5MSeries A · United States
- SphereAI-native platform automating global tax compliance and filingsLed by Andreessen Horowitz, with Y Combinator, Felicis Ventures $21MSeries A · United States
- OpenHandsOpen-source platform for cloud coding agents used by enterprisesLed by Madrona, with Menlo Ventures, Obvious Ventures +2 $18.8MSeries A · United States
- AKA FoodsSecure AI system helping food companies develop and reformulate productsLed by Alex Bronstein, with Michael Bronstein $17.2MSeed · Netherlands
- AlixLabsAtomic layer etching process that splits chip patterns without multipatterning or EUV.Led by Navigare Ventures, with Industrifonden, FORWARD.one +2 $16.3MSeries A · Sweden
- InfracostCloud cost visibility for engineers inside pull requests and codeLed by Pruven Capital, with Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital +3 $15MSeries A · United States
- AlbatrossReal-time AI that adapts product recommendations and search to live user behaviorLed by MMC Ventures, with Redalpine, Daphni $12.5MSwitzerland
- ConduktAgentic perpetual KYB compliance platform for financial servicesLed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with MMC Ventures, Cocoa Ventures $10MSeed · United Kingdom
- PionixOpen-source EV charging software (EVerest) and plug-and-play hardware for charge pointsLed by Ascend Capital Partners, with Start-up BW Seed Fund (MBG Baden-Württemberg), Pale Blue Dot +2 $9.3MSeed · Germany
- EmmSmart menstrual cup with sensors measuring flow and cycle patternsLed by Lunar Ventures, with Labcorp Venture Fund, Tiny VC +2 $9MSeed · United Kingdom
- VoltracBuilds Thor, an unmanned ground vehicle for farming and front-line logisticsLed by Extantia Capital, with FoodLabs, Antler +2 $8.1MSeed · Spain
- ChromologicsFermentation-based natural food colour ingredients such as Natu.RedLed by Novo Holdings, with EIFO, Döhler Ventures +2 $8.1MDenmark
- FamilyWell HealthIntegrated mental health care for women across pregnancy, postpartum and menopauseLed by New Markets Venture Partners, with .406 Ventures, GreyMatter Capital $8MSeries A · United States
- VestoRefurbishes and resells professional kitchen equipment for restaurantsLed by Citizen Capital, with Banque des Territoires, Inco Ventures $7.4MSeries A · France
- FeedMeAI-enabled ordering and operations software for restaurants across Southeast AsiaLed by Integra Partners, with Cento Ventures $5MSeries A · Malaysia
- AI-StrokeSmartphone AI that screens for stroke signs from a 30-second videoLed by Heka (Newfund), with Bpifrance, Business angels $4.6MSeed · France
- Asseta AIAccounting and reporting platform for multi-entity family officesLed by Nyca Partners, with Motive Partners $4.2MSeed · United States
- Axirium AerospacePrecision machining and structural assemblies maker for global aerospace OEMs and Tier-1 suppliersLed by Shastra VC, with BEENEXT, Ashish Gupta +1 $3.5MSeed · India
- CellbyteAI-native platform that helps pharmaceutical companies prepare and run drug launchesLed by Frontline Ventures, with Y Combinator, Pace Ventures +2 $2.8MSeed · Germany
- Planet SmartDevelops biodegradable superabsorbent polymer PlanetSorb to replace plastics in nappiesLed by General Inception, with Vertical Venture Partners, Innovate UK +1 $1MPre-Seed · United Kingdom
- HooprMusic licensing marketplace offering copyright-free tracks and a self-serve platform for creatorsLed by Inflection Point Ventures $452KPre-Series A · India
- CircleAI-verified peer-to-peer marketplace for secondhand goods with pickup and deliveryLed by Titan Capital, with Raveen Sastry $384KPre-Seed · India
No round matches these filters.