The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 10/6/2025 featuring funding details for Vycarb, Akari Sauna, and much more. This page will be updated throughout the day to reflect any new fundings.
Vycarb – $5M Seed
CLIMATE TECH
Vycarb, a carbon capture and storage platform, has raised $5M in Seed funding led by Twynam Agricultural Group. Founded by Garrett Boudinot in 2022, Vycarb has now raised a total of $5M in reported equity funding.
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Akari Sauna – $4.5M
WELLNESS
Akari Sauna, a membership-based Japanese-inspired sauna experience provider, has raised $4.5M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the round comes from three investors. John Neamonitis of Lakehouse Ventures is listed as a Director. Founded by Shayna Olsan in 2024, Akari Sauna has now raised a total of $4.5M in reported equity funding.
Lore – $1.1M Pre-Seed
SEARCH
Lore, a new search engine focused on fandom, has raised $1.1M in Pre-Seed funding led by Village Global. Founded by Zehra Naqvi in 2025, Lore has now raised a total of $1.1M in reported equity funding.
