Bluente, a Singapore-based AI-powered platform that automates document translation, has raised $1.5 million in a Seed Plus round. Investors The round was led by Informed Ventures, with additional participation from undisclosed investors. Informed Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, committed to supporting visionary startups …

Ordinal, a Bentonville, Arkansas–based AI research assistant for local governments, has raised $1 million in seed funding. Investors The round was led by Plains Ventures, with participation from Winrock International and The Venture Center Arkansas Fund. Plains Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage companies solving high-value …

Matey, an Austin, TX–based legal AI company focused on criminal defense, has raised $7.5 million in seed funding. Investors The round was led by Timespan Ventures, with participation from Neo and Streamlined Ventures. Timespan Ventures is a U.S.-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2024 and headquartered in Los Angeles, …

ALIGNMT AI, a New York–based AI compliance and governance company, has raised $6.5 million in seed funding. Investors The round was led by AIX Ventures, with participation from Sancus Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Dent Capital. AIX Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in investments in artificial intelligence (AI)–native …

TurnKey Lender, an Austin, TX-based provider of AI-powered lending automation solutions, has secured a growth investment. Investors The investment round was led by Sundance Growth, a growth equity firm focused on mission-critical B2B SaaS companies. In 2025, the firm raised a $125 million debut fund. Sundance provides flexible capital and …

PodUp, a Rexburg, Idaho–based AI-powered podcasting platform, has raised $5.8 million across two funding rounds. Investors The rounds attracted backing from North Texas Angels, Harvard Business School Alumni Angels, and other angel investors. PodUp Use of Funds The company will use the funding to accelerate platform development, scale operations, and …

MedaSync, a Cleveland, OH-based AI-powered reimbursement optimization platform for skilled nursing facilities, has secured a strategic investment. Investors The investment was led by Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc., a real estate investment trust specializing in the long-term healthcare sector, with a primary focus on skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Its …