Portfolio Companies
14CADDi
AI startup helping manufacturers optimize parts management and supply chain efficiency
Synthesia
Synthesia raises $180M in Series D funding for AI video generation platform
Tive
Tive raises $40M in Series C funding
Cresta
Contact center AI platform raises $125M Series D funding to enhance customer service automation
Autify
Quality engineering AI company secures $13 million funding
Rad AI
Radiologist-founded startup Rad AI raises $50M in Series B financing for AI-powered radiology solutions.
FloQast
FloQast secures $100M in Series E funding round
Candex
Vendor management and tail spend solutions company raises $45M
Josys
SaaS and device management platform secures $91M+ Series B for global expansion
BRIDGE
Japanese Web3 entrepreneurs launch accelerator with $10M funding
Raksul
Japan-based fabless printing startup raises $33.7M in funding round
Toreta
Toreta, a Japanese restaurant reservation management platform, raised $12M to expand its SaaS offering for the hospitality sector.
Kufu
Kufu raised $4.9M for an automated HR platform
Laxus
Luxury handbag rental platform for women raises $2.5M to expand access to designer brands.
Recent Articles
29The 11 Largest US Funding Rounds of May 2025 - AlleyWatch
AlleyWatch reports on the eleven largest funding rounds that took place in the United States during May 2025, highlighting major investment activities and startup valuations.
6/26/2025
AI startup CADDi, which helps manufacturers solve their 'too many parts' problem, gets $38 million in new funding - Fortune
AI startup CADDi has secured $38 million in new funding. The company helps manufacturers tackle the challenge of managing excessive parts inventory, streamlining procurement and production processes through AI technology.
3/27/2025
Synthesia secures $180 million in Series D funding round - My Startup World
AI video generation startup Synthesia has raised $180 million in a Series D funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion within the AI-driven media technology sector.
1/27/2025
Synthesia: $180 Million (Series D) Raised To Advance AI Video For Enterprises - Pulse 2.0
Synthesia has raised $180 million in a Series D funding round to advance its AI video technology for enterprise clients, signaling strong investor confidence in AI-driven video solutions.
1/26/2025
Tive Raises $40M in Series C Funding - FinSMEs
1/24/2025
Tive Secures $40 Million in Series C Funding Led by WiL & Sageview Capital - GlobeNewswire
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1/23/2025
Tive Secures $40 Million in Series C Funding Led by WiL & Sageview Capital - GlobeNewswire
Tive has raised $40 million in Series C funding, led by WiL and Sageview Capital. The investment will support the company's growth in supply chain visibility and real-time shipment tracking solutions.
1/23/2025
Synthesia Raises $180 Million in Series D - The SaaS News
AI video generation platform Synthesia has raised $180 million in a Series D funding round, marking a significant milestone for the company as it continues to expand its AI-powered SaaS offerings.
1/23/2025
Synthesia Raises $180 Million in Series D - The SaaS News
AI video generation platform Synthesia has secured $180 million in a Series D funding round, marking a major milestone for the company as it continues to expand its AI-powered video creation technology.
1/22/2025
Synthesia raises huge £146m to become UK’s most valuable GenAI firm - businesscloud.co.uk
AI video generation company Synthesia secured £146m funding round, making it the UK's most valuable generative AI startup with significant valuation milestone.
1/15/2025
Generative AI startup Synthesia just raised $180 million at a $2.1 billion valuation using this pitch deck - Business Insider
Generative AI startup Synthesia raised $180 million in funding at a $2.1 billion valuation. Business Insider shares the pitch deck the company used to secure this significant investment round.
1/15/2025
Synthesia secures £147 million Series D Investment led by NEA - UK Tech Investment News
AI video generation startup Synthesia has secured £147 million in a Series D funding round led by NEA, marking a significant investment milestone in the UK tech sector.
1/15/2025
Cresta: Contact Center AI Platform Company Raises $125 Million (Series D) - Pulse 2.0
Cresta, a contact center AI platform company, successfully raised $125 million in Series D funding, demonstrating strong investor confidence in AI-powered customer service solutions.
12/5/2024
Autify: Quality Engineering AI Company Secures $13 Million - Pulse 2.0
Autify, a quality engineering AI company, has secured $13 million in funding. The investment highlights growing demand for AI-driven software testing and quality assurance solutions in the tech industry.
6/18/2024
Radiologist-founded startup Rad AI raises $50M in Series B financing - Radiology Business
5/8/2024
FloQast Secures $100 Million in Series E - The SaaS News
FloQast, a leading accounting workflow automation platform, has raised $100 million in a Series E funding round, reinforcing its position in the SaaS accounting and finance sector.
4/11/2024
Candex: Vendor Management And Tail Spend Solutions Company Raises $45 Million - Pulse 2.0
12/5/2023
Candex Announces $45 Million Series B Expand Tail Spend Management Business - sharedserviceslink
Candex has secured $45 million in Series B funding to expand its tail spend management business, focusing on helping companies optimize their indirect procurement and supplier management processes.
11/29/2023
Candex Raises $45M in Series B - citybiz
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11/29/2023
Candex lands $45M infusion to grow its procurement management business - TechCrunch
Candex has secured $45 million in funding to expand its procurement management business, signaling strong investor confidence in its platform that streamlines enterprise procurement processes.
11/28/2023
Candex Announces $45 Million Series B Led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management to Cement Leadership in Tail Spend Management - Business Wire
Candex has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, reinforcing its position as a leader in tail spend management solutions.
11/28/2023
Josys SaaS and device management platform secures $91M+ in series B for global expansion - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Josys, a SaaS and device management platform, has raised over $91 million in Series B funding to accelerate its global expansion plans and enhance its comprehensive IT management solutions.
9/6/2023
Japanese Web3 entrepreneurs join forces to launch accelerator, raises $10M in funding - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Japanese Web3 entrepreneurs have collaborated to launch a new accelerator program, successfully raising $10 million in funding to support and grow Web3 startups in Japan.
2/22/2022
Japan’s fabless printing startup Raksul fundraises $33.7 million - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
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11/23/2018
Japanese companies form new $300M investment fund to target promising startups - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
A group of Japanese companies has established a new $300 million investment fund aimed at identifying and supporting promising startups, signaling a growing commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Japan.
11/23/2018
Japanese online printing startup Raksul fundraises $14.3 million - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Japanese online printing startup Raksul has successfully raised $14.3 million in funding, marking a significant milestone for the company as it continues to grow in the digital printing industry.
11/22/2018
Japan’s Toreta, reservation management platform for restaurants, secures $12 million - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Toreta, a Japanese reservation management platform designed for restaurants, has successfully raised $12 million in funding to further develop its services and expand its presence in the food and beverage industry.
10/2/2016
Kufu Takes $4.9m for automated HR platform - FinTech Global
Kufu has secured $4.9 million in funding for its automated HR platform, as reported by FinTech Global. The investment aims to advance the company's human resources technology solutions.
8/30/2016
Japan’s Laxus raises $2.5 million to help women enjoy more luxury brand handbags - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
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10/8/2015
Investment Signals
20Tive raised $40M in Series C funding, indicating investor confidence in supply chain visibility and IoT logistics solutions at scale.
Synthesia raised £147 million in Series D funding led by NEA, indicating strong investor confidence in the AI video generation platform at a late-stage growth level.
Synthesia, a generative AI startup, raised $180 million at a $2.1 billion valuation, indicating significant late-stage funding and market confidence in AI video generation technology.
Synthesia completed a Series D funding round of $180 million, indicating strong investor confidence in AI-powered video generation platform at scale.
Growth of online printing and digital transformation in Japan's traditional printing industry through SaaS-based platforms.
Japanese online printing startup Raksul raised $14.3 million in Series B funding, indicating investor confidence in digital printing solutions and B2B SaaS platforms in Japan.
Quality engineering and software testing represents a significant opportunity for AI-driven automation and efficiency improvements in the software development lifecycle.
Autify, a quality engineering AI company, has secured $13 million in funding, demonstrating investor confidence in AI-powered software testing and quality assurance solutions.
Rad AI, a radiologist-founded startup, successfully raised $50M in Series B financing, indicating strong investor confidence in AI-powered radiology solutions.
Strong market validation for vendor management and tail spend optimization solutions in enterprise procurement, suggesting investors are backing platforms that help companies control discretionary spending.
Candex, a vendor management and tail spend solutions company, raised $45 million in funding, indicating significant investor confidence in procurement automation and vendor management solutions.
Toreta, a Japanese restaurant reservation management platform, raised $12 million in funding, indicating investor confidence in SaaS solutions for hospitality management.
FloQast raised $100 million in Series E funding, indicating strong late-stage growth momentum in the SaaS sector.
There is investor interest in AI applications that solve specific operational problems in manufacturing, particularly around parts optimization and supply chain efficiency.
CADDi, an AI startup helping manufacturers optimize parts management, raised $38 million in funding, indicating strong investor confidence in AI solutions for manufacturing.
AI video generation for enterprise applications is a significant investment opportunity with substantial funding rounds being deployed.
Synthesia raised $180 million in Series D funding to advance AI video generation technology for enterprise customers.
Synthesia, a SaaS platform, successfully raised $180 million in Series D funding, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory and market opportunity.
Kufu raised $4.9M for an automated HR platform, indicating investor confidence in HR tech automation solutions.
Tail spend management is identified as a significant category where companies can establish market leadership and attract major institutional investors.