This January, NYC’s startup scene demonstrated robust investment activity, with significant funding rounds across various sectors. Using data from CrunchBase, this report provides an in-depth analysis of the most substantial venture capital (VC) deals of the month, offering insights beyond the raw funding numbers.
Top Funding Rounds in NYC for January 2025
Below are the top 12 funding rounds, showcasing a diverse range of innovative companies, including those in health tech, cleantech, and enterprise software:
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LetsGetChecked: $165.0M Round, Series F Description: An at-home health testing platform. Founders: Peter Foley (2015). Total Equity Funding: $448.0M
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Fundraise Up: $70.0M Round, Series B Description: An online donation platform for nonprofits. Founders: Anton Isaykin, Peter Byrnes, Yuriy Smirnov (2017). Total Equity Funding: $82.1M
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Amogy: $56.0M Round, Venture Description: Offers carbon-free energy solutions using ammonia cracking technology. Founders: Hyunho Kim, Jongwon Choi, Seonghoon Woo, Young Suk Jo (2020). Total Equity Funding: $275.3M
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Lindus Health: $55.0M Round, Series B Description: Provides CRO services and in-house trial management technology. Founders: Meri Beckwith, Michael Young, Nik Haldimann (2021). Total Equity Funding: $79.0M
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Slingshot AI: $40.0M Round, Series A Description: A cloud-based platform for machine learning models. Founders: Daniel Cahn, Neil Parikh (2022). Total Equity Funding: $70.0M
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Recycle Track Systems: $40.0M Round, Venture Description: Provides waste management solutions. Founders: Adam Pasquale, Gregory Lettieri (2015). Total Equity Funding: $151.7M
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Clay: $40.0M Round, Series B Description: Offers creative tools for growth teams. Founders: Kareem Amin, Nicolae Rusan, Varun Anand (2017). Total Equity Funding: $102.0M
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Orchid Security: $36.0M Round, Seed Description: Focuses on identity-based security orchestration. Founders: Ido Kelson, Jeffrey C. Williams, Robert Wiseman, Roy Katmor, Udi Yavo. Total Equity Funding: $36.0M
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Air: $35.0M Round, Series B Description: A creative operations system for marketing and creative teams. Founders: Shane Hegde, Tyler Strand (2017) Total Equity Funding: $63.0M
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Hone Health: $33.0M Round, Series A Description: Provides an online clinic platform for men. Founders: Alba Mertira, Mohammed Saad Alam, Seth Franz, Stuart Blitz, Zachary Kane (2018). Total Equity Funding: $38.0M
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SeeQC: $30.0M Round, Series A Description: A semiconductor company developing quantum computing systems. Founders: John Levy, Matthew Hutchings, Oleg Mukhanov (2018). Total Equity Funding: $59.2M
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Allara: $26.0M Round, Series B Description: A specialty care platform for women’s hormonal health and PCOS. Founders: Rachel Blank (2020). Total Equity Funding: $38.5M
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Raspberry AI: $24.0M Round, Series A Description: Provides generative AI software for fashion design and merchandising. Founders: Cheryl Liu (2022). Total Equity Funding: $28.5M
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Anchor: $20.0M Round, Series A Description: An autonomous billing platform. Founders: Leeor Aharon, Omry Man, Rom Lakritz (2021). Total Equity Funding: $35.0M
These investments highlight a dynamic landscape, with New York City continuing to foster innovation in diverse sectors. The information provided includes each company’s industry focus, the founders’ vision, the business models employed, and the total funding that these high-growth ventures have managed to raise. This provides additional context around each deal beyond simple funding figures.
