24 AI Startups That Raised $100M+ in 2025: Because Who Needs Profit When You Have Hype?

In a shocking turn of events that absolutely no one saw coming, 24 US AI startups have somehow convinced investors to part with $100 million or more in 2025. That's right, folks, in a year where the economy is as stable as a house of cards in a hurricane, these brave souls are betting big on algorithms that may or may not eventually do something vaguely useful.

What are these startups doing with all that cash, you ask? Well, according to our extremely thorough investigation (we skimmed their landing pages), they're focusing on groundbreaking innovations like 'AI-powered toasters' and 'blockchain-enabled dog walking platforms.' Because if there's one thing the world needs, it's a toaster that can tell you're sad and burns your bread accordingly.

Here's a sneak peek at some of the most 'innovative' companies that made the list:

• DeepFry.ai - Using deep learning to perfect the art of frying foods so greasy, your doctor will cry.
• SleepyTime Robots - Because nothing says 'restful sleep' like a robot watching you snore.
• Blockchain But For Real This Time, Inc. - Their pitch deck is just the word 'blockchain' repeated 100 times in comic sans.

But let's not forget the investors, the true heroes of our story. These visionaries looked at the current state of the world and said, 'You know what we need? More money in AI startups that will pivot to selling NFTs in six months.' Bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for them.

So, as we marvel at the sheer audacity of it all, let's take a moment to reflect on what this means for the future. Will these startups revolutionize industries, or will they quietly disappear into the night, leaving behind only a trail of abandoned Slack channels and unused standing desks? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: the hype train has no brakes.