Looking at the largest NYC startup funding rounds from April 2025, leveraging data from CrunchBase, we’ve analyzed the most significant venture capital deals of the month. Beyond the raw funding numbers, this month’s analysis includes detailed information about each company’s industry focus, founding team, business model, and total funding history to provide deeper context about these high-growth ventures.
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8. Rogo $50.0M
Round: Series BDescription: New York-based Rogo is a secure Generative AI platform purpose-built for elite financial institutions. Founded by Gabriel Stengel, John Willett, and Tumas Rackaitis in 2022, Rogo has now raised a total of $79.0M in total equity funding and is backed by BoxGroup, Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, Tiger Global Management, and Company Ventures.Investors in the round: AlleyCorp, BoxGroup, J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners, Khosla Ventures, Positive Sum, Thrive Capital, Tiger Global ManagementIndustry: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence, Financial Services, FinTech, Generative AIFounders: Gabriel Stengel, John Willett, Tumas RackaitisFounding year: 2022Location: New YorkTotal equity funding raised: $79.0M
7. Crux $50.0M
Round: Series BDescription: New York-based Crux is a capital market company that provides debit marketplace, transferable tax credits, and market intelligence for tax credit transfers. Founded by Alfred Johnson and Allen Kramer in 2023, Crux has now raised a total of $77.1M in total equity funding and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, QED Investors, Lowercarbon Capital, Giant Ventures, and Acrew Capital.Investors in the round: Acrew Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Ardent Venture Partners, CIV, Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, MassMutual Ventures, New System Ventures, OMERS Ventures, Three Cairns GroupIndustry: Clean Energy, Finance, Lending, Manufacturing, Renewable EnergyFounders: Alfred Johnson, Allen KramerFounding year: 2023Location: New YorkTotal equity funding raised: $77.1M
Round: Series BDescription: New York-based Blackbird Labs is a web3 hospitality technology platform that should directly connect restaurants and customers. Founded by Ben Leventhal in 2022, Blackbird has now raised a total of $85.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, QED Investors, Union Square Ventures, Circle, and Spark Capital.Investors in the round: a16z crypto, American Express Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Spark Capital, Union Square VenturesIndustry: Hospitality, Information Technology, Loyalty Programs, Web3Founders: Ben LeventhalFounding year: 2022Location: New YorkTotal equity funding raised: $85.0M
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Round: Series DDescription: New York-based Ethic develops technology that helps wealth advisors. Founded by Doug Scott, Jay Lipman, and Johny Mair in 2015, Ethic has now raised a total of $162.8M in total equity funding and is backed by Oak HC/FT, 500 Global, Nyca Partners, UBS, and Fifty Years.Investors in the round: State Street Global AdvisorsIndustry: Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Impact Investing, SustainabilityFounders: Doug Scott, Jay Lipman, Johny MairFounding year: 2015Location: New YorkTotal equity funding raised: $162.8M
Round: Series BDescription: New York-based Nourish is a telehealth platform that connects individuals with registered dietitian nutritionists for personalized nutrition counseling. Founded by Aidan Dewar, Sam Perkins, and Stephanie Liu in 2021, Nourish has now raised a total of $113.1M in total equity funding and is backed by Y Combinator, BoxGroup, Maverick Ventures, Thrive Capital, and Index Ventures.Investors in the round: Atomico, BoxGroup, G Squared, Index Ventures, J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners, Maverick Ventures, Pinegrove Capital Partners, Thrive Capital, Y CombinatorIndustry: Apps, Health Care, Nutrition, TelehealthFounders: Aidan Dewar, Sam Perkins, Stephanie LiuFounding year: 2021Location: New YorkTotal equity funding raised: $113.1M
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Round: Series DDescription: New York-based Chapter offers a Medicare navigation platform that provides advisory services for seniors seeking health coverage. Founded by Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, Corey Metzman, and Vivek Ramaswamy in 2020, Chapter has now raised a total of $184.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Maverick Ventures, Susa Ventures, XYZ Venture Capital, Narya Capital, and Addition.Investors in the round: Addition, Maverick Ventures, Narya Capital, Stripes, Susa Ventures, XYZ Venture CapitalIndustry: Elderly, Health Care, Health Insurance, MedicalFounders: Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, Corey Metzman, Vivek RamaswamyFounding year: 2020Location: New YorkTotal equity funding raised: $184.0M
Round: VentureDescription: New York-based Dataminr is a real-time AI platform that detects early signs of high-impact events and emerging risks. Founded by Jeffrey Kinsey, Sam Hendel, and Theodore Bailey in 2009, Dataminr has now raised a total of $1.1B in total equity funding and is backed by BoxGroup, HSBC, Alumni Ventures, Wellington Management, and Fortress Investment Group.Investors in the round: Fortress Investment Group, NightDragonIndustry: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology, Risk Management, SoftwareFounders: Jeffrey Kinsey, Sam Hendel, Theodore BaileyFounding year: 2009Location: New YorkTotal equity funding raised: $1.1B
Round: Series DDescription: New York-based Runway is an applied AI research company that creates AI-powered content creation tools for the media and entertainment sectors. Founded by Alejandro Matamala Ortiz, Anastasis Germanidis, and Cristobal Valenzuela Barrera in 2018, Runway has now raised a total of $544.5M in total equity funding and is backed by General Atlantic, NVIDIA, Madrona, Google, and Felicis.Investors in the round: Baillie Gifford, Fidelity, General Atlantic, NVIDIA, SoftBankIndustry: Apps, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Machine Learning, Software, Video EditingFounders: Alejandro Matamala Ortiz, Anastasis Germanidis, Cristobal Valenzuela BarreraFounding year: 2018Location: New YorkTotal equity funding raised: $544.5M
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