Data Phleet, a Highland, Utah-based startup that uses proprietary AI-driven automation to streamline complex electric grid compliance, has secured a $600,000 pre-seed investment. Investors The round was led by Startup Ignition Ventures, which expressed strong confidence in founder Ryan Larsen and his proven track record. Startup Ignition Ventures is a …

Ashby, a San Francisco, CA-based all-in-one recruiting platform, has raised $50 million in a Series D funding round. Investors The round was led by Mark McLaughlin at Alkeon Capital, with co-lead participation from Lachy Groom and support from F-Prime, Elad Gil, Gaingels, and other existing investors. Alkeon Capital is a …

Scrunch AI, a Salt Lake City, UT-based company helping brands understand and improve how they appear in AI search, has raised $15 million in Series A funding. Investors The round was led by Decibel, with participation from Mayfield, Homebrew, and other strategic investors. Decibel is an early-stage venture capital firm …

Gupshup, a San Francisco, CA-based conversational engagement platform, has raised over $60 million in a mixed equity and debt funding round. Investors The round was led by Globespan Capital Partners (equity) and EvolutionX Debt Capital (debt). Globespan Capital Partners is a U.S.-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments …

BetterComp, a Walnut Creek, CA-based provider of compensation management software, has raised $33 million in Series A funding. Investors The round was led by Ten Coves Capital, a growth equity firm that invests in high-growth B2B software companies serving the financial services industry. Founded in 2020, the firm focuses on …

ValGenesis, a Santa Clara, CA-based provider of AI-powered digital validation solutions for the life sciences industry, has secured up to $16 million in strategic financing. Investors The financing was provided by the Innovation Banking Group at Bridge Bank, with backing from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. Bridge Bank, a division of …

Kadence, a San Francisco, CA-based workplace operations platform, has raised $20 million in Series A funding. Investors The round was led by High Alpha, with participation from Kickstart, Midwich Group, Four Cities Capital, Manta Ray, and 515 Ventures (led by Okta co-founder Frederic Kerrest). High Alpha is a venture studio …