This week marked a vibrant VC landscape, with billion-dollar capital infusions into robotics, fintech, biotech, and AI:

• Figure raised $1 billion in Series C funding, cementing its status as the leading robotics startup.

• Groq secured $750 million to scale AI chip manufacturing.

• Tamara captured a record $2.4 billion Shariah-compliant credit facility for its fintech super app.

• Lila Sciences advanced with $235 million for AI labs.

• Irregular brought in $80 million to drive cyber-risk analytics.

• Other notable rounds included Colossal Biosciences ($120M), CuspAI ($100M), Conceivable Life Sciences ($50M), Grvt ($19M), and MicroFactory ($1.5M).

See the chart below for a visualization of funding rounds closed and the amount raised by each company:

IPOs, Acquisitions, and Market Trends

• The IPO window continues opening, with high anticipation for exits from growth-stage unicorns. Major activity includes healthcare and AI companies preparing to list, with improved performance compared to 2024.

• M&A deals accelerated as VCs seek liquidity for maturing portfolios—particularly in AI infrastructure, robotics, and digital health.

• More funds are focusing on concentrated, high-conviction bets, a trend exemplified by backers like Apoorva Mehta’s involvement in selective fund strategies.

Most Active VCs and Weekly Deal Flow

Leading VC firms set the pace for investment activity this week, moving major capital into high-growth sectors:

• Sequoia Capital led with $245 million invested in several deals.

• Redpoint Ventures followed with $120 million, contributing to Irregular’s $80 million round and other prominent financings.

• Other active investors included GV ($80M), Lux Capital ($65M), Andreessen Horowitz ($60M), and General Catalyst, Coatue, Bessemer, Tiger Global, Khosla Ventures, and Thrive Capital with $25–50 million each.

Noteworthy Events Impacting VC Markets

• AI continues to dominate the venture capital ecosystem, accounting for the majority of mega-rounds and driving sector-wide momentum.

• Valuations are stabilizing as investor appetite returns, especially for category leaders in emerging technologies.

• LPs and funds increasingly anticipate a surge in exits over the next 12 months, signaling a healthier environment for IPOs and M&A.

This week’s activity demonstrates sustained strength and optimism in the VC market, with leadership from top VCs and visionary entrepreneurs like Apoorva Mehta shaping the next wave of innovation.