Weekly edition
Week 52, 2025 (22 Dec to 28 Dec)
19 rounds and $374M raised. The biggest: DP Technology, $114M.
Compared with week 51
- Rounds
- 19 -77%
- Capital raised
- $374M -94%
- Median round
- $10.1M -16%
Average of the 3 weeks before: 88 rounds, $5.3B a week. This week is -93% on capital.
The week in charts
AI took 57% of the capital this week, down from 84% in week 51. DP Technology alone raised $114M, 30% of it.
Mega-rounds against the rest
One round, DP Technology at $114M, made 30% of the capital.
| Rounds | Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| $100M or more | 1 | $114M |
| The rest | 18 | $260M |
Capital raised per day
The busiest day: Tue 23 Dec, $134M across 9 rounds.
| Day | Rounds | Capital | Biggest round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 22 Dec | 7 | $111M | Kargo, $42M |
| Tue 23 Dec | 9 | $134M | Architect Financial Technologies, $35M |
| Wed 24 Dec | 2 | $121M | DP Technology, $114M |
| Thu 25 Dec | 0 | $0K | |
| Fri 26 Dec | 1 | $9M | DUX, $9M |
| Sat 27 Dec | 0 | $0K | |
| Sun 28 Dec | 0 | $0K |
Where the capital went
AI raised $213M, 57% of the capital. Choose a sector to filter the rounds below.
| Sector | Capital | Share | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI | $213M | 57% | 8 |
| Fintech | $47M | 13% | 2 |
| Health | $41.1M | 11% | 2 |
| Robotics & Hardware | $30M | 8% | 1 |
| Consumer | $25M | 7% | 2 |
| Climate & Energy | $13.1M | 3% | 2 |
| Web3 | $4.2M | 1% | 1 |
| Cybersecurity | $1.2M | <1% | 1 |
The 10 biggest rounds
The 10 biggest rounds raised $323M, 86% of the total.
Everyone who raised
19 companies raised $374M. A bigger tile is a bigger round.
The investor race, last 8 weeks
Ranked by rounds joined so far. General Catalyst finished first with 13 rounds over the last 4 weeks.
| Investor | Week 49 | Week 50 | Week 51 | Week 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Catalyst | 4 | 8 | 13 | 13 |
| Y Combinator | 2 | 6 | 12 | 13 |
| Andreessen Horowitz | 4 | 6 | 10 | 11 |
| Sequoia Capital | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Lightspeed Venture Partners | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Where the rounds were
United States raised $159M, 42% of the capital. Rounds in 9 countries.
The cities that raised
Beijing raised $114M, more than all of Europe ($33.3M). Rounds from 11 cities.
Rounds by stage
Seed was the most common stage: 7 rounds, median $8M. The median round size is under each column.
| Stage | Rounds | Median round |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 7 | $8M |
| Series A | 3 | $34M |
| Series B | 2 | $36M |
| Series C | 1 | $114M |
| Growth | 1 | $10.1M |
| Other or undisclosed | 5 | $7.1M |
Sectors against week 51
Biggest drop: AI, -$5.5B. Change in capital raised. Only where both periods have rounds.
| Sectors | Week 52, 2025 (22 Dec to 28 Dec) | week 51 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity | $1.2M | $8.8M | -$7.6M |
| Web3 | $4.2M | $21.4M | -$17.3M |
| Consumer | $25M | $74.2M | -$49.2M |
| Robotics & Hardware | $30M | $98.7M | -$68.7M |
| Health | $41.1M | $146M | -$104M |
| Fintech | $47M | $152M | -$105M |
| Climate & Energy | $13.1M | $503M | -$489M |
| AI | $213M | $5.7B | -$5.5B |
Countries against week 51
Biggest gain: Netherlands, +$14.3M. Biggest drop: United States, -$5.4B. Change in capital raised. Only where both periods have rounds.
| Countries | Week 52, 2025 (22 Dec to 28 Dec) | week 51 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $17.7M | $3.4M | +$14.3M |
| Denmark | $7.1M | $2.3M | +$4.7M |
| Spain | $1.2M | $2.3M | -$1.2M |
| Singapore | $10.1M | $30M | -$19.9M |
| Israel | $9M | $35M | -$26M |
| India | $49M | $148M | -$99.5M |
| China | $114M | $300M | -$186M |
| United States | $159M | $5.6B | -$5.4B |
All rounds
- DP TechnologyAI tools for scientific research including molecular simulation, drug design and lab automationLed by Fortune Venture Capital, with Beijing Jingguorui Equity Investment Fund, Beijing Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund +2 $114MSeries C · China
- KargoIndustrial AI towers and software that automate warehouse loading dock operationsLed by Avenir, with Linse Capital, Hearst Ventures +3 $42MSeries B · United States
- Architect Financial TechnologiesOperator of AX, a perpetual futures exchange for currencies, rates, stocks and commoditiesLed by Miami International Holdings, with Tioga Capital, Galaxy Ventures +5 $35MSeries A · United States
- TruemedMarketplace and payments platform letting consumers use HSA and FSA funds for preventive healthLed by Andreessen Horowitz, with Bessemer Venture Partners, Long Journey Ventures +2 $34MSeries A · United States
- CoreEL TechnologiesAerospace and defence electronics maker supplying DRDO, Ministry of Defence and defence PSUsLed by ValueQuest Scale Fund, with 360 ONE Asset $30MSeries B · India
- LucideanCoherent optical transceivers for AI data-center interconnectsLed by Entrada Ventures, with Koch Disruptive Technologies, Foothill Ventures +3 $18MSeed · United States
- Mosa MeatCultivated beef producer developing lab-grown meat for commercial launchLed by Invest-NL, with LIOF, PHW Group +1 $17.7MNetherlands
- PowerUp MoneySEBI-registered zero-commission mutual fund advisory platform with a paid subscriptionLed by Peak XV Partners, with Accel, Blume Ventures +3 $12MSeries A · India
- Lemon SliceReal-time interactive AI video avatars generated from a single image, available by APILed by Matrix Partners, with Y Combinator, Mantis Venture Capital $10.5MSeed · United States
- PyxisElectric vessels, energy systems and marine fast-charging for coastal and harbour craftLed by Shift4Good, with MotionVentures, MOL PLUS +1 $10.1MGrowth · Singapore
- DUXAgentic exposure management platform using AI agents to find exploitable vulnerabilitiesLed by Redpoint Ventures, with TLV Partners, Maple Capital $9MSeed · Israel
- DazzleMarissa Mayer's startup building consumer tools that make AI easier for everyday useLed by Forerunner Ventures, with Kleiner Perkins, Greycroft +3 $8MSeed · United States
- Those Vegan CowboysPrecision fermentation of animal-free casein for cow-free cheeseLed by Pieter Geelen, with Westland Kaas, Wouter Veenboer $7.4MBelgium
- EvodiaBioFermentation-based natural aroma ingredients, mainly monoterpenes for beer and beveragesLed by RA Capital Management Planetary Health Fund, with Wild Radicals, Francis Family Funds +4 $7.1MDenmark
- AmbassadorAI software that collects, analyzes and acts on customer feedback and referrals $7MUnited States
- CoinbaxStablecoin payment layer with escrow and policy controls for institutionsLed by BankTech Ventures, with Connecticut Innovations, Paxos +1 $4.2MSeed · United States
- Prosperr.ioAI-driven tax planning, compliance and reimbursement platform for individuals and employersLed by Jungle Ventures, with Yatra Angel Network, Sadev Ventures $4MSeed · India
- Naxatra LabsDesigns and makes electric motors and motor controllers for EVs and industryLed by Rainmatter, with GVFL $3MVenture · India
- StowlogPort security SaaS spun off from Estudio Cactus, used in over 15 countriesLed by Draper B1, with Soluciones Cuatroochenta, First Drop $1.2MSeed · Spain
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