Discover the 7 Fastest-Growing Startups You Can't Afford to Miss in 2025!

Summary:

CuspAI is revolutionizing material design with an AI search engine for climate technologies.
Suno AI is disrupting the music industry with AI-generated songs, raising $125 million.
PolyGone tackles the microplastics crisis with its 'Plastic Hunter' filter technology.
Amae Health is expanding mental health care with integrated services and has raised $21 million.
GlossGenius continues to grow with a robust platform for beauty professionals, raising $72.2 million.
MagicSchool enhances education with AI tools, raising over $20.3 million.
Chainlink Labs leads in blockchain solutions, recognized as one of the most innovative companies.

The startups climate is thriving in 2024, showcasing a plethora of innovative ideas. Here are seven startups that are making waves and are set to grow even more in 2025.

1. CuspAI

It wouldn’t be a ‘startups to watch’ round-up without including a generative AI-focused entry. CuspAI has introduced an AI search engine that allows users to generate the chemical composition needed for desired material properties, especially for climate technologies like carbon capture.

CuspAI cofounders Prof Max Welling and Dr Chad Edwards

Founded in 2024, CuspAI has already raised $30 million in funding, attracting attention from tech giants like Google Deepmind.

2. Suno

As AI continues to infiltrate various industries, Suno AI stands out as a music creation platform that allows users to generate complete songs from text prompts. Launched in December 2023, it has already gained significant traction and raised $125 million in funding.

Suno AI lets you create songs with simple prompts or audio clips

3. PolyGone

Addressing the microplastics crisis, New Jersey-based PolyGone has developed a natural microplastics filter called the 'Plastic Hunter', which captures microplastic debris using biomimicry.

Members of the PolyGone team in Atlantis City, New Jersey

4. Amae Health

Based in Los Angeles, Amae Health is a psychiatry-led integrated care provider focusing on severe mental illness (SMI). After securing $15 million in funding, they plan to expand their clinics across the U.S.

Amae Health's welcoming community center and clinic in Los Angeles

5. Gloss Genius

GlossGenius is a salon and spa software platform that streamlines operations for beauty professionals. Founded in 2016, it has raised $72.2 million to enhance its growth and services.

GlossGenius helps salon and spa owners manage their operations

6. MagicSchool

MagicSchool provides educators with AI tools to improve teaching efficiency and reduce teacher burnout. Launched in 2023, it has raised over $20.3 million and aims to enhance education for K-12 students.

Magic School gives burned-out teachers access to over 160 time-saving AI features

7. Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs is pivotal in the blockchain space, connecting blockchains to off-chain data. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, it continues to expand its services and partnerships.

Chainlink labs blockchain bootcamp