AI, Deep Tech, and Specialized SaaS Dominated June 2025's Trending Startups

Last month saw a surge of interest and investment in software and tech startups, with a clear focus on artificial intelligence, deep technology, and specialized software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms. Companies that secured significant funding, demonstrated rapid growth, or introduced innovative solutions in these domains captured the spotlight. Here are some of the most talked-about startups from June 2025:

Artificial Intelligence Takes Center Stage:

The AI boom continued unabated, with several startups making significant strides in both funding and user adoption.

• Perplexity AI: This conversational search engine has been on a rapid growth trajectory, reportedly seeking a massive $1 billion in funding. Its user-friendly interface and powerful search capabilities have made it a major contender in the AI space.

• Cohere: A Canadian startup specializing in enterprise-level large language models, Cohere raised an impressive $500 million in a Series D funding round. This highlights the increasing demand for tailored AI solutions for businesses.

• Anysphere: The developer behind the popular AI coding tool, Cursor, Anysphere has gained significant traction among programmers and major tech companies for its ability to streamline coding workflows.

• Arctan AI: This Bengaluru-based startup is tackling communication barriers with its AI stack designed to eliminate friction in real-time across different languages and cultures.

  
  

The Rise of Deep Tech and Specialized Industries:

June also saw a significant trend towards startups applying advanced technology to specific, and often complex, industries.

• Defense Tech: A notable trend was the emergence of startups in the defense technology sector. Armory, with its AI-first operating system for detecting and neutralizing aerial threats, and Defendron, which creates advanced electro-optic systems for drones, were among the startups gaining attention in this space.

• DocRack AI: Addressing the challenge of document management, this startup launched an AI-powered FileOps system that automates the organization and classification of documents, reportedly attracting over 10,000 enterprise users shortly after its launch.

• Bullet: This microdrama platform, founded by television industry veterans, is reimagining entertainment for the digital era by enabling the creation of short-form, soap-style stories for mobile consumption.

Newly Funded and Noteworthy Startups:

Several other startups made headlines in June due to significant funding rounds and innovative solutions across various sectors:

• Proxima Fusion: This Munich-based company, working on stellarator-based fusion power plants, secured a substantial €130 million in a Series A funding round.

• Nabla: A Paris-based health tech startup, Nabla raised €59.4 million in a Series C round for its AI-powered platform for healthcare professionals.

• Tandem Health: This London-based health tech startup also closed a significant Series A round of €42.6 million to advance its platform.

• Startups from Htraction Demo Day: A cohort of promising Indian startups was showcased, including MadVR Solutions, which is developing VR technology for surgical training, and DownStocks AI, an automated stock trading platform for retail investors.

These startups represent the key trends of June 2025, demonstrating a clear market appetite for advanced technological solutions that solve specific problems and drive efficiency in both established and emerging industries.