Top 55 US AI Startups Raising Over $100M in 2025
The artificial intelligence (AI) sector has shown remarkable growth entering 2025, highlighted by 49 U.S. startups that secured significant funding of $100 million or more in 2024. This robust investment landscape includes numerous companies that obtained multiple funding rounds, indicating heightened investor confidence in the industry.
Rising Funding Trends for AI Startups in 2025
The upward trend continued into 2025. Notably, four companies, including Anthropic, raised more than $1 billion across two separate rounds. This contrasts with 2024, where only three companies achieved such accomplishments.
Making headlines early in 2026, Elon Musk’s xAI garnered a staggering $20 billion in funding, while Sam Altman’s Merge Labs secured a $250 million seed round led by OpenAI. These developments suggest that the AI funding landscape is poised for another year of substantial investment.
2024 Highlights: Major Fundraising Events
Here are some notable U.S. AI startups that raised over $100 million in 2024:
- Mythic: Based in Austin, Texas, Mythic raised $125 million on December 17, 2024, led by DCVC, which included investors like SoftBank and NEA.
- Chai Discovery: This biotech startup secured $130 million in funding on December 15, 2024, achieving a valuation of $1.2 billion.
- Fal: Specializing in generative media, Fal raised $140 million on December 9, 2024, valuing the company at over $4.5 billion.
- Unconventional AI: This startup received $475 million in funding on December 8, 2024, achieving a near $4.5 billion valuation.
- 7AI: Focused on cybersecurity AI, 7AI raised $130 million on December 4, 2024, with investors including Index Ventures.
Funding Ecosystem and Valuations
In November 2024, several AI companies continued to secure hefty investments:
- Genspark: Raised $275 million, bringing its valuation to $1.25 billion.
- Luma AI: Secured $900 million, reaching a valuation of $4 billion.
- Anysphere: Obtained an impressive $2.3 billion, valuing the company at $29.3 billion.
These funding events highlight a dynamic sector that has drawn increased investor interest across various domains, including healthcare, media, and cybersecurity. As momentum builds, many anticipate expansions in the application of AI technologies across numerous industries.
Forward-Looking: The Future of AI Investments
As 2025 progresses, the focus on AI startups remains high. With significant funding rounds and an expanding valuation landscape, investors and entrepreneurs alike are setting expectations for continued growth and innovation in this transformative field.
Filmogaz.com will closely monitor these developments, anticipating how emerging AI technologies will shape industries and drive economic growth in the coming years.
