On April 9, 2025, several NYC startups received significant venture capital funding, highlighting a surge in investment across technology sectors. Blackbird, a blockchain loyalty platform, raised $50M in Series B, while Arena secured $30M for its AI hardware optimization platform. Tracera, focusing on sustainability, collected $12M in Series A after rebranding. Other notable mentions include Luzern Risk with $12M Series A funding and DIAMO with $4M in Seed funding for the hospitality industry, emphasizing innovation in various fields.
Blackbird, a blockchain-based loyalty and payment platform for restaurants, has raised $50M in Series B funding led by Spark Capital, bringing its total equity funding to $85M.
Arena, an AI platform for testing and optimizing advanced hardware, secured $30M in Series B funding, raising its overall equity to $62M since its founding.
Tracera, an AI platform focusing on sustainability data and exposure, has raised $12M in Series A funding, rebranding from ESG Flo and totaling $17.3M in equity.
DIAMO, a revenue platform for independent hotels, raised $4M in Seed funding led by Inovia Capital, showcasing the growth of tech in the hospitality sector.
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