{"id":499096,"date":"2026-01-07T14:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/499096\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:34:20","slug":"the-8-largest-nyc-tech-startup-funding-rounds-of-december-2025-alleywatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/499096\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of December 2025 \u2013 AlleyWatch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the largest NYC Startup<\/a> funding rounds in New York for December 2025. I have included some additional information such as industry, description, round type, and total equity funding raised to further the analysis of the state of venture capital in NYC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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8. Octane<\/a> $50.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Series F
Description: <\/strong>Octane is a fintech firm offering financing solutions for powersports, outdoor equipment, and recreational purchases. Founded by Andre Gregori, Daniel Petkevich, Mark Davidson, Mark Garro, and Michael Fanfant in 2014, Octane<\/a> has now raised a total of $352.9M in total equity funding and is backed by Gaingels, Valar Ventures, MetLife Investment Management (MIM), FundersClub, and Upper90.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>Camping World, Good Sam, Holler-Classic Family of Dealerships, Huntington National Bank, Upper90, Valar Ventures
Industry: <\/strong>Credit, Financial Services, FinTech, Lending
Founders: <\/strong>Andre Gregori, Daniel Petkevich, Mark Davidson, Mark Garro, Michael Fanfant
Founding year: <\/strong>2014
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$352.9M
AlleyWatch\u2019s exclusive coverage of this round: <\/strong>Octane Raises $100M to Scale Digital Financing Platform Across $150B Recreational Markets<\/a><\/p>\n


8. Digital Asset<\/a> $50.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Corporate Round
Description: <\/strong>Digital Asset builds privacy-focused blockchain tools that enable institutions to create, manage, and share tokenized assets. Founded by Don Wilson, Eric Saraniecki, Shaul Kfir, Sunil Hirani, and Yuval Rooz in 2014, Digital Asset<\/a> has now raised a total of $492.2M in total equity funding and is backed by YZi Labs, BNP Paribas, Citi, Republic, and Eldridge Industries.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>BNY, iCapital Network, Nasdaq, S&P Global
Industry: <\/strong>Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Developer Platform, Developer Tools, FinTech
Founders: <\/strong>Don Wilson, Eric Saraniecki, Shaul Kfir, Sunil Hirani, Yuval Rooz
Founding year: <\/strong>2014
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$492.2M<\/p>\n


8. Esusu<\/a> $50.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Series C
Description: <\/strong>Esusu is a financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to help residents and improve property performance. Founded by Jeph Acheampong, Robert Henning, Samir Goel, and Wemimo Abbey in 2016, Esusu<\/a> has now raised a total of $195.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Plug and Play, Kleiner Perkins, Zeal Capital Partners, Impact America Fund, and Serena Ventures.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>Blue Meridian Partners, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Westbound Equity Partners
Industry: <\/strong>Credit, Financial Services, FinTech
Founders: <\/strong>Jeph Acheampong, Robert Henning, Samir Goel, Wemimo Abbey
Founding year: <\/strong>2016
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$195.0M<\/p>\n


8. Radial<\/a> $50.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Series A
Description: <\/strong>Radial provides new medical treatments for mental conditions including treatments like neuromodulation and rapid-acting medications. Founded by John Capecelatro, Carlene MacMillan, Owen Scott Muir, and Elliot Cohe in 2023, Radial<\/a> has now raised a total of $57.8M in total equity funding and is backed by General Catalyst, BoxGroup, Founder Collective, Solari Capital, and Scrub Capital.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>BoxGroup, Diede van Lamoen, Founder Collective, General Catalyst, JSL Health Capital, Scrub Capital, Solari Capital
Industry: <\/strong>Health Care, Medical, Mental Health
Founders: <\/strong>John Capecelatro, Carlene MacMillan, Owen Scott Muir, Elliot Cohe
Founding year: <\/strong>2023
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$57.8M<\/p>\n


7. PermitFlow<\/a> $54.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Series B
Description: <\/strong>PermitFlow is a construction permitting software that simplifies the permit preparation and submission process. Founded by Francis Thumpasery and Samuel Lam in 2021, PermitFlow<\/a> has now raised a total of $90.5M in total equity funding and is backed by Accel, Kleiner Perkins, Y Combinator, Felicis, and Altos Ventures.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>Accel, Altos Ventures, Felicis, Initialized Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Y Combinator
Industry: <\/strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI), Construction, Enterprise Software, Software
Founders: <\/strong>Francis Thumpasery, Samuel Lam
Founding year: <\/strong>2021
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$90.5M
AlleyWatch\u2019s exclusive coverage of this round: <\/strong>PermitFlow Raises $54M to Cut Permit Approval Times from Months to Days<\/a><\/p>\n


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6. Zafran Security<\/a> $60.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Series C
Description: <\/strong>Zafran Security is a cybersecurity platform that identifies exploitable vulnerabilities and automatically mitigates them. Founded by Ben Seri, Sanaz Yashar, and Snir Havdala in 2022, Zafran Security<\/a> has now raised a total of $130.5M in total equity funding and is backed by Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, Vintage Investment Partners, and PSP Growth.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>Cyberstarts, Knollwood Investment Advisory, Menlo Ventures, PSP Growth, Sequoia Capital, Vintage Investment Partners
Industry: <\/strong>Cyber Security, Information Technology, Network Security, Risk Management, Software
Founders: <\/strong>Ben Seri, Sanaz Yashar, Snir Havdala
Founding year: <\/strong>2022
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$130.5M<\/p>\n


5. Paradigm<\/a> $78.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Series B
Description: <\/strong>Paradigm creates a platform that allow all patients to participate in clinical trials while also enhancing trial efficiency. Founded by Jonathan Hirsch and Kent Thoelke in 2022, Paradigm<\/a> has now raised a total of $281.0M in total equity funding and is backed by General Catalyst, ARCH Venture Partners, Lux Capital, Mubadala Capital, and DFJ Growth.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>ARCH Venture Partners, BrightEdge Fund, DFJ Growth, F-Prime, General Catalyst, Google Ventures, Lux Capital, Mubadala Capital
Industry: <\/strong>Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Hospital, Life Science
Founders: <\/strong>Jonathan Hirsch, Kent Thoelke
Founding year: <\/strong>2022
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$281.0M<\/p>\n


4. Adaptive Security<\/a> $81.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Series B
Description: <\/strong>Adaptive Security provides training and phishing simulations to help organizations strengthen human defenses against evolving cyber threats. Founded by Andrew Jones and Brian Long in 2023, Adaptive Security<\/a> has now raised a total of $136.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, NVentures, Abstract, Bain Capital Ventures, and Citi Ventures.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>Abstract, Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital Ventures, Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, NVentures, OpenAI Startup Fund
Industry: <\/strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, Network Security, Risk Management, Security, Software
Founders: <\/strong>Andrew Jones, Brian Long
Founding year: <\/strong>2023
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$136.0M<\/p>\n


3. Loop AI Group Cognitive Computing<\/a> $100.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Venture
Description: <\/strong>Loop AI is a private, research-driven applied lab and the world\u2019s first independent enterprise AI company. Founded by GM Calafiore in 2012, Loop AI Group Cognitive Computing<\/a> has now raised a total of $119.0M in total equity funding and is backed by AI Fund and Lorenzo Barbantini Scanni.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>AI Fund
Industry: <\/strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Quantum Computing
Founders: <\/strong>GM Calafiore
Founding year: <\/strong>2012
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$119.0M<\/p>\n


2. Imprint<\/a> $150.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Series D
Description: <\/strong>Imprint is a co-brand financial platform that designs, configures, and operates financial products in partnership and loyalty experiences. Founded by Daragh Murphy, Gaurav Ahuja, and Michael Pechman in 2020, Imprint<\/a> has now raised a total of $352.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Timeless, Stripe, Khosla Ventures, HSBC, and Thrive Capital.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>Hedosophia, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Ribbit Capital, Spice Expeditions, Thrive Capital, Timeless
Industry: <\/strong>Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Loyalty Programs, Payments
Founders: <\/strong>Daragh Murphy, Gaurav Ahuja, Michael Pechman
Founding year: <\/strong>2020
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$352.0M<\/p>\n

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1. Eon<\/a> $300.0M<\/strong>
Round: <\/strong>Series D
Description: <\/strong>Eon is a cloud backup posture management platform that provides instant access to all backed-up cloud data. Founded by Gonen Stein, Ofir Ehrlich, and Ron Kimchi in 2024, Eon<\/a> has now raised a total of $497.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Bond, Affinity Partners, and Greenoaks.
Investors in the round: <\/strong>Affinity Partners, Bond, Gil Capital, Greenoaks, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Omri Casspi, Sequoia Capital, Swish Ventures, Vine Ventures
Industry: <\/strong>Cloud Data Services, Cloud Management, Data Management, SaaS
Founders: <\/strong>Gonen Stein, Ofir Ehrlich, Ron Kimchi
Founding year: <\/strong>2024
Total equity funding raised: <\/strong>$497.0M<\/p>\n

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