"There were 49 startups that raised funding rounds worth $100 million or more in 2024, per our count at TechCrunch; three companies raised more than one "mega-round," and seven companies raised rounds that were $1 billion in size or larger. How will 2025 compare? As we enter near the final month of the year, 2025 has already matched 2024 in terms of companies raising rounds that are $100 million and larger."
"Anysphere, the maker of viral vibe coding platform Cursor, raised $2.3 billion in a funding round that valued the company at $29.3 billion. The round was announced on November 13 and is the company's second funding round this year. October September Modular announced a $250 million funding round on September 24. The round was led by US Innovative Technology Fund with participation from GV, Greylock, and General Catalyst, among others."
Forty-nine startups raised $100 million or more in 2024. Three companies raised more than one mega-round, and seven companies closed $1 billion-plus rounds. As of late 2025, the number of U.S. AI companies raising $100 million or larger rounds has matched 2024, with more firms securing multiple $100 million-plus financings. Notable 2025 rounds include Anysphere's $2.3 billion raise valuing the company at $29.3 billion; Modular's $250 million round; EliseAI's $250 million Series E at a $2.2 billion valuation; Decart's $100 million at a $3.1 billion valuation; Fal's $125 million Series C; and Ambience Healthcare's $243 million Series C.
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