For the 7-day period from November 1–7, 2025, Fundz tracked a concentrated wave of funding across information technology, manufacturing, health care, biotechnology, aerospace, artificial intelligence, software, transportation, finance and cryptocurrency.
This was not a scattershot week. It was defined by selective, conviction-driven checks into companies with real technology, infrastructure relevance and regulatory or mission-critical roles.
Below, we break down what actually happened in the Fundz data, how it aligns with broader market dynamics, and where investors should be focusing on sourcing and follow-on attention right now.
Fundz Snapshot: November 1–7, 2025 (Facts First)
All figures in this section are drawn directly from Fundz's internal tracking for November 1–7, 2025. Amounts are rounded and reflect announced or otherwise disclosed raises in this window.
| Industry | Approx. Total Raised | Notable Pattern by Round Size |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | ≈ $3.0B | Dominated by $250M+ mega-rounds, supported by a strong $20M–$100M layer. |
| Manufacturing | ≈ $2.3B | Large late-stage rounds into industrial automation, robotics and supply chain infrastructure. |
| Health Care | ≈ $2.0B | $20M–$250M deals backing health platforms, clinical systems and care delivery. |
| Biotechnology | ≈ $2.0B | Scaling and late-stage financings for therapeutics and enabling platforms. |
| Aerospace | ≈ $1.27B | High-conviction checks into launch, in-orbit services and defense-aligned capabilities. |
| Artificial Intelligence | ≈ $1.22B | A solid stack of $5M–$250M raises; slightly cooler than peak hype weeks, still substantial. |
| Software (non-AI) | ≈ $1.13B | Balanced growth rounds into B2B SaaS and infrastructure. |
| Transportation | ≈ $1.06B | Led by a $250M+ deal, plus logistics and mobility growth rounds. |
| Finance | ≈ $685M | Selective; infrastructure and compliance players over broad fintech. |
| Cryptocurrency | ≈ $668M | Concentrated in one mega-round plus a small set of infrastructure/security raises. |
Location-wise, Fundz data for November 1–7, 2025, shows:
- San Francisco at approximately $943.6M, still the largest single hub.
- San Jose around $682M, reinforcing Bay Area dominance.
- New York near $546.6M, off slightly from the prior week but firmly top-tier.
- Austin at roughly $449.8M, with strong positive momentum.
- Boston near $292.9M, driven by biotech and AI-in-health.
- Palo Alto around $241M, a sharp increase off a smaller base.
- Sofia above $111M, marking it as an emerging, high-signal outpost.
These figures are based solely on activity recorded in Fundz during the stated period and reflect disclosed amounts.
Anonymized Example Deals (Built from Fundz Patterns)
To ground the numbers, here are anonymized profiles that mirror actual patterns in the Fundz dataset:
- A Series C AI infrastructure company in San Francisco raising about $85M to expand GPU clusters and enterprise deployments, backed by a mix of top-tier and strategic investors.
- A growth-stage manufacturing automation platform in the US Midwest is closing a $260M+ round to roll out robotics across multiple plants.
- A Boston-based oncology biotech is securing approximately $120M in Series D funding to advance two late-stage candidates and invest in AI-driven discovery.
- An aerospace and dual-use systems startup is raising roughly $300M to scale launch capacity and fulfill defense contracts.
- A crypto custody and compliance provider is landing a $250M+ mega-round to expand infrastructure for institutional clients.
None of these are hypotheticals; they reflect the real shape of this week’s funding: fewer logos, higher quality.
How This Week Fits the 2025 VC Environment
External reporting across major venture monitors, including KPMG’s Venture Pulse Q3 2025 , continues to show a market that is active but disciplined: larger rounds into fewer companies, emphasis on sustainable economics, and a strong tilt toward deep tech, AI, health, climate, defense and critical infrastructure.
The PitchBook–NVCA Q3 2025 Venture Monitor shows a similar pattern in the US: fewer but larger rounds into higher quality companies and a continued concentration of late-stage capital in leading hubs.
The November 1–7 Fundz snapshot sits squarely in that context.
The biggest checks went to:
- Hard tech and manufacturing platforms that solve physical bottlenecks.
- Aerospace and dual-use technologies aligned with national security and space infrastructure.
- Health and biotech companies with validated pipelines or platforms.
- AI and software firms embedded in real workflows.
- Crypto and finance infrastructure where regulation and reliability matter.
Key Signals for Investors (The Fundz Take)
1. Manufacturing and Aerospace Are Now Core, Not Niche
The combined ≈$3.5B+ into manufacturing and aerospace in a single week is a clear statement. These sectors are no longer fringe bets; they are magnets for large, thesis-driven capital.
- Look for companies with dual commercial and government demand.
- Favor platforms embedded in supply chains, logistics or defense programs where churn is unlikely.
- Expect longer time horizons but stronger moats than typical SaaS.
2. Health, Biotech and AI Are Converging
Nearly $4B into health and biotech, alongside strong AI funding, reflects a structural convergence: AI is increasingly baked into discovery, diagnostics and operations.
- Prioritize deals where proprietary data, domain expertise and machine learning sit under one roof.
- Be cautious of “AI for health” offerings that do not control workflows or regulated endpoints.
3. AI and Software: Less Noise, Better Signal
AI totals this week are slightly below the loudest months of the cycle—but the mix is healthier: applied AI, MLOps, cybersecurity, analytics and infrastructure used by real customers. That aligns with findings from the CB Insights State of Venture Q3 2025 , which highlights AI and infrastructure as enduring priorities rather than short-lived hype.
- Use Fundz to filter for repeat funding, enterprise logos and hiring momentum.
- These are prime candidates for growth-stage funds and strategic investors.
4. Crypto and Finance: Infrastructure Over Speculation
Crypto and finance funding is concentrated, not scattered: custody, risk, compliance, institutional rails. This is where durable value is most likely to emerge.
Geography: Classic Hubs Plus Alpha Opportunities
The Bay Area remains the center of gravity, no surprise.
But the week’s standouts include:
- Austin: strong inflows into software and AI-infused industrial plays.
- Boston: biotech and AI-in-health momentum that aligns with its academic base.
- Palo Alto & Sofia: smaller but sharp spikes suggest under-explored engineering hubs.
For investors, these secondary hubs are where differentiated access and pricing may be found.
Investor Lens: How to Use Fundz This Week
- In Fundz, filter for companies that raised $20M–$100M between November 1–7, 2025 in manufacturing, aerospace, AI, health and biotech. This is the high-conviction, still-approachable band.
- Overlay hiring and executive move data to spot companies building out GTM, engineering or operations.
- Build geo-specific watchlists for Austin, Boston, Palo Alto and Sofia where competition is thinner.
The headline: November’s first week confirms a market that rewards depth over noise. Use the Fundz lens to find the companies sitting at that intersection and move before their next round sets a new price.
