AI-Driven Startups Witness Funding Boom: $356M Across Multiple Rounds
The technology startup ecosystem witnessed a significant surge in funding activity on July 30, 2025. Multiple AI and tech companies secured major investment rounds, totaling over $356 million.
Leading the pack was Observe Inc., a San Mateo-based AI-driven observability platform company. It raised a whopping $156 million in Series C funding led by Sutter Hill Ventures. This funding will enable Observe Inc. to bring advanced AI capabilities to enterprise software monitoring and analytics.
Oxide Computer Company, an on-premises cloud computing startup from Emeryville, California, closed a substantial $100 million Series B round. This round was led by Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund. The company, founded by tech infrastructure veterans, designs integrated hardware-software systems. These systems deliver hyperscaler-level performance within enterprise data centers.
Additional notable funding included Conversion, an AI-powered marketing automation startup. Founded by UC Berkeley dropouts, Conversion secured $28 million in Series A funding led by Abstract Ventures.
The diverse funding activity spans sectors from AI and cybersecurity to climate tech and fintech. This demonstrates continued investor confidence in technology innovation, despite market uncertainties.
Source: https://techstartups.com/2025/07/30/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-july-30-2025/