Global funding activity continues to stay strong across technology, energy, and infrastructure. From next-generation battery materials to AI automation and broadband expansion, companies are securing significant capital to fuel growth and innovation.
Based on data curated from the Intellizence Startup Funding Dataset, here are the five top startup funding deals announced during the week ending August 17th, 2025.
Group14 Technologies
Funding Amount: $463 Million
Funding Round: Series D
Industry: Technology
Country: United States
Group14 develops advanced silicon battery materials aimed at improving energy density and performance in next-generation batteries. The $463 million Series D funding will help scale production of its silicon-carbon composite material, which is critical for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable energy storage solutions.
EliseAI
Funding Amount: $250 Million
Funding Round: Series E
Industry: Technology
Country: United States
EliseAI, which builds AI automation tools for the housing and healthcare industries, has raised $250 million in Series E funding. Its platform uses conversational AI to streamline operations such as property management, leasing, and patient communication. The funding will allow EliseAI to expand its product offerings and accelerate adoption across these high-demand sectors.
Ontic
Funding Amount: $230 Million
Funding Round: Series C
Industry: Technology
Country: United States
Ontic, a provider of intelligence and risk management tools for corporate security, raised $230 million in a Series C round. The company helps organizations identify and mitigate potential threats. With the funding, Ontic plans to enhance its platform and expand its global presence as demand for proactive security intelligence rises.
Weaver Services
Funding Amount: $170 Million
Funding Round: Venture
Industry: Biotechnology
Country: United States
Weaver Services, a housing finance platform that enables affordable financing solutions for homebuyers and housing developers, has raised $170 million, led by Lightspeed and Premji Invest. The funding will support its growth in the housing finance space, expand lending capacity, and strengthen its technology-driven platform.
GoFibre
Funding Amount: £125 Million
Funding Round: Venture – Series Unknown
Industry: Telecommunication
Country: Scotland
GoFibre, based in Edinburgh, is a broadband company focused on delivering high-speed internet infrastructure in underserved areas of Scotland and northern England. The £125 million funding will accelerate the rollout of its full-fibre broadband network, helping bridge the digital divide in regional communities.
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