Global tech startups secure $1.4 billion in fresh capital inflows

Worldwide startup funding reached $1.4 billion during the third week of October 2025, led by notable U.S. and European rounds. Battery recycler Redwood Materials raised $350 million to expand domestic operations, while Fal.ai secured $250 million to scale multimodal AI infrastructure. Mobility startup Avride raised $375 million from Uber and partners. E-commerce player ShopMy closed a $70 million Series B round at a $1.5 billion valuation. The week highlighted sustained investor interest in climate, AI, and digital infrastructure sectors globally.