AI on the Rise: $953M Invested in Early-Stage AI Startups (July 13–19, 2025)
The AI wave is reaching new heights. This week alone, $953 million was invested into early-stage AI startups, marking one of the largest single-week funding totals of the year so far. From no-code development to generative video and robotics for construction, the future of AI is being built across every frontier—fast, funded, and full of ambition.
According to Crunchbase data, this momentum was powered by a major surge in Series A investments, which accounted for nearly two-thirds of all capital raised. These emerging companies aren’t just building products—they’re laying down the infrastructure for the next generation of intelligent systems.
Weekly Funding Breakdown
Series A: $611M
Seed: $334M
Pre-seed: $8M+
Total: $953M+
Investor confidence remains high, with a clear shift toward scaling platforms with market-ready prototypes and bold technical visions.
Top 3 Funded Startups
1. Lovable – $200M
Lovable is a groundbreaking AI-powered no-code platform that helps users build full-scale applications and software products without deep programming knowledge. With $200 million in fresh funding, Lovable is making tech creation radically accessible, empowering designers, entrepreneurs, and domain experts to become builders.
2. Moonvalley – $84M
Moonvalley is an AI research company focused on generative video tools for filmmakers and creatives. Their mission is to democratize video production with intelligent, intuitive platforms that lower costs and amplify visual storytelling.
3. Bedrock Robotics – $80M
Targeting one of the world’s largest and least digitized industries, Bedrock Robotics is developing AI-powered systems to transform the construction sector. Their tools aim to close the productivity gap and help infrastructure scale at the pace of modern civilization.
The Full List: Startups Funded This Week
Lovable, Moonvalley, Bedrock Robotics, Q.ANT, Radical AI, BrightAI, Firestorm, QpiAI, Zhongshu Ruizhi, Vultron, MOTOR Ai, THEKER Robotics, Heron Data, Tavrn, Heka Global, Unbounded Ark, Zip Security, Murphy AI, Rwazi, H2Ok Innovations, AI Cross Matrix, Empirical Security, HALOTECH Digital Services Holding, Cogent Security, Collate, IntuigenceAI, Quandri, Blaxel (YC X25), West Lake Intelligent Vision, Elysian, StrongestLayer, Coverflow, Kiku, Willow, Convenant, Kilsar, Scanvio Medical, Bidbus, Trupeer Ai, Opper AI, Herd Labs, Backstroke, Franzy, Yasmina, Whisper, TASS Vision, Warden AI, Wittify.ai, Translai, Displaid, Deep Algorithms Solutions, Spacely Al, Inntelo Al, ShiftUp, Unibose Technology, Voqo Al, Novaflow, Eden
The breadth of this list is staggering. From defense and security to medical imaging, fintech, robotics, and no-code development, AI is no longer a niche innovation—it’s the foundation layer for the next industrial era.
Why It Matters
This week’s funding total—nearly $1 billion—is a clear signal: early-stage AI is no longer “early”. It’s becoming the default foundation of every competitive startup. And with no-code tools like Lovable, and generative creative platforms like Moonvalley, AI is not just scaling enterprise—it’s empowering individuals.
At Dectec, we see the same horizon. The goal isn’t just to build smarter machines—it’s to build a smarter economy. One where data, intelligence, and automation work for the people who generate them—not just the platforms that control them.
Week by week, the future is being formed. And we’re here to chronicle the rise—one bold founder, one breakthrough model, one billion-dollar week at a time.
