US Startups Secure Multiple Mega Funding Rounds Over $100M

The week saw significant venture funding activity in the U.S., highlighted by billion-dollar rounds for AI data platform Databricks, valued over $100 billion, and quantum computing startup PsiQuantum, at a $7 billion valuation. Other notable financings included AI startup Cognition raising over $400 million and healthcare provider Strive Health securing $300 million. In preparation for late-stage funding success, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco will feature sessions led by experts like Andrea Thomaz of Diligent Robotics and Zeya Yang of IVP, focusing on strategies beyond revenue milestones, such as storytelling and relationship-building. The event offers discounted registration through September 26 for startup and VC leaders aiming to secure substantial capital. Meanwhile, startups in other regions, like India, continue to attract funding across sectors such as clean kitchenware, home rental platforms, and drone technology, reflecting global innovation trends. Additionally, social app Meet5, targeting users over 40 for in-real-life group activities, recently raised $9 million in Series A funding to expand in the U.S., emphasizing its niche community-building approach.