For deal sourcers, staying current on private company activity is critical to spotting active buyers, tracking market trends, and uncovering emerging investment opportunities ahead of competitors.
In January alone, we added more than 1,900 new private company transactions, bringing the total to over 17,300 searchable deals across sectors, industries, and transaction types in Dakota Marketplace.
Inside Dakota Marketplace, you’ll find the transactions tab that provides structured, filterable data on deal types, values, and dates, while our editorial team curates daily updates through the dakota transactions newsletter, helping you cut through the noise and focus on what matters most.
To ensure the most comprehensive coverage of private market activity, Dakota monitors over 10,000 websites including company websites, newswires, and numerous third-party news providers to capture and verify transaction data as it happens.
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1. Actively Ai
Actively AI is a New York-based company founded in 2021 by Stanford AI researchers Anshul Gupta and Mihir Garimella. The company specializes in developing AI-driven solutions tailored for revenue teams, focusing on enhancing sales strategies through deep reasoning models that analyze extensive data to identify high-value prospects and optimize engagement strategies.
- Sector: Information Technology
- Industry: Software
- Last known transaction date: Series A, $17.5M (April 2025); $22.5M total capital raised to date
- Major sponsors/backers: Led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from First Round Capital, Jason Boehmig, Ali Rowghani, and Frederic Kerrest
- Why timing suggests a near-term transaction: Actively AI is roughly 12–18 months post–Series A, which is typically when venture-backed software companies begin planning their next capital event. At this stage, firms often pursue a Series B, strategic minority investment, or early M&A discussions as they look to scale product, revenue, or market reach following initial institutional backing.
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2. Hi Auto
Hi Auto specializes in conversational AI solutions tailored for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, focusing on automating drive-thru ordering systems. Their AI-driven technology enhances operational efficiency and customer experience by accurately processing orders in noisy environments. The company serves QSR chains and franchisees, aiming to streamline operations and improve service quality.
- Sector: Information Technology
- Industry: Application Software (Vertical SaaS)
- Last known transaction date: Series A, $15M announced April 2025 ($23M total capital raised)
- Major sponsors/backers: Zisapel Family Office, Vasuki Tech Fund, Delek Motors, Meir Barel Group, Goldbell Group, Allied Systems
- Why timing suggests a near-term transaction: Hi Auto is now roughly 12–18 months post–Series A, which is typically when venture-backed enterprise software companies begin preparing for their next capital event. At this stage, companies often pursue a Series B, strategic minority investment, or explore M&A as they look to accelerate growth and expand their platform following initial institutional funding.
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3. Ropes
Ropes is an AI-driven platform founded in July 2023 by Ken Schumacher, aiming to revolutionize the evaluation of engineering talent. Headquartered in New York City, the company offers a software solution that bridges the gap between technical assessments and real-world performance. Ropes provides customized, role-specific assessments that simulate real-world scenarios, enabling a holistic evaluation of candidates' problem-solving approaches. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of traditional hiring methods, such as asynchronous tests and live interviews, by offering more accurate and efficient evaluations. The platform is designed to serve in-house recruiting teams and staffing firms, assisting them in identifying and nurturing top technical talent. In April 2025, Ropes secured $3.1 million in seed funding, led by GSV Ventures with participation from Box Group, to accelerate the development of its AI-driven assessment technology and expand into additional skill domains beyond engineering and IT.
- Sector: Information Technology
- Industry: Application Software (HR Tech)
- Last known funding round: Seed, $3.1M announced in April 2025
- Major sponsors/backers: Led by GSV Ventures with participation from Box Group
- Why timing suggests a near-term transaction: Ropes is now entering the typical 12–18 month window post-Seed when early-stage enterprise software startups begin raising a Series A. This period often coincides with companies validating product-market fit and seeking institutional capital or strategic partners to support initial scaling.
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4. Roam
Roam is a New York–based company founded in 2023 by Raunaq Singh, focused on tackling housing affordability by enabling homebuyers to assume low-rate mortgages from sellers. The platform facilitates assumable mortgage approvals and speeds up deal workflows, helping buyers reduce cost barriers and streamline closings.
- Sector: Financials
- Industry: Fintech (Mortgage / Home Finance)
- Last known funding round: Series A, $11.5M announced April 2025
- Major sponsors/backers: Khosla Ventures (lead), Founders Fund
- Why timing suggests a near-term transaction: Roam is now roughly 12–18 months post-Series A, a window where fintech companies with demonstrated traction often build bridges to Series B or strategic partnerships to scale operational infrastructure and market adoption.
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5. Linus
Linus is an educational technology company founded in 2024, dedicated to transforming SAT preparation into an engaging and accessible experience. By offering interactive lessons and bite-sized challenges, Linus aims to make learning enjoyable and effective for students.
- Sector: Consumer Discretionary
- Industry: Education Technology (EdTech)
- Last known funding round: Seed, $5M announced in April 2025
- Major sponsors/backers: Led by Owl Ventures
- Why timing suggests a near-term transaction: Linus is approaching the typical 12–18 month window post-Seed when consumer services startups begin raising a Series A. This stage often aligns with early traction validation and prompts founders to pursue institutional capital or strategic partners to fund initial expansion.
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