Startup Flash Report

STARTUP FLASH - July 15, 2025

Moonvalley Secures $84M to Lead Generative AI Video Revolution for Hollywood and Enterprise

TOP 3 STORIES:
1. Moonvalley Raises $84M to Expand Generative AI Video Platform
Moonvalley, a Toronto- and London-based AI startup, closed an $84 million funding round led by General Catalyst to scale its production-grade AI videography model, “Marey,” which enables high-quality, copyright-compliant video creation for studios and brands[1]. For founders, this signals surging investor appetite for vertical AI solutions that address industry-specific pain points, especially where copyright and content licensing are critical.

2. Metaview Lands $35M Series B to Transform AI-Driven Hiring
London-based Metaview raised $35 million in a round led by Google Ventures to further develop its AI tools for analyzing candidate interviews and improving hiring decisions for major clients like Sony and Deliveroo[4]. This underscores the growing demand for AI-powered HR tech, offering founders opportunities to innovate in talent acquisition and workforce analytics.

3. Cogent Security Raises $11M to Advance AI Cybersecurity
AI security startup Cogent Security secured $11 million to enhance its cybersecurity platform, reflecting continued VC confidence in AI-driven defense solutions as digital threats evolve[2]. Entrepreneurs in cybersecurity and AI should note the sustained funding momentum for startups tackling enterprise risk and compliance challenges.

Flash Insight:
Investor enthusiasm for AI-driven vertical solutions remains robust, with major rounds in generative media, HR tech, and cybersecurity. The market is rewarding startups that combine deep technical innovation with clear industry applications, especially where regulatory or operational complexity creates high barriers to entry. For founders, the path to scale increasingly runs through specialized AI models, strategic partnerships, and a focus on solving real-world business problems.

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Sources:

[1] https://techstartups.com/2025/07/14/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-july-14-2025/
[2] https://fintech.global/2025/07/15/ai-security-startup-cogent-security-raises-11m/
[4] https://www.unleash.ai/unleashworld/hr-tech/google-ventures-leads-35-million-series-b-funding-in-metaview/