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SimpleClosure, the leading solution for venture-backed startup dissolutions, released its 2025 State of Startup Shutdowns report, revealing significant shifts in how, when, and which companies are winding down.

SimpleClosure, the easiest and most trustworthy way to shut down your venture-backed startup, announced it has now partnered with more than 1,000 startups through efficient, compliant shutdowns. The milestone underscores growing demand for services that reduce the emotional and operational burden of winding down.

SimpleClosure, the easiest and most trustworthy way to shut down your company, today announced it has raised $4 million in seed funding just months after the company’s pre-seed round. The round was led by Infinity Ventures, with strong participation from Anthemis Group, Foxe Capital and existing investors. A variety of new angel investors joined the round, including executives from leading software companies such as Deel and Intuit, as well as partners at top venture firms. The fast-follow funding underscores the increasing need for founder-friendly business shutdown services as the venture capital environment continues to be challenging.

SimpleClosure, the easiest and most trustworthy way to shut down your startup, today announced it has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. Co-led by Michael Vaughan and Jon Pomeranz of Vera Equity and Rex Salisbury of Cambrian Ventures, with strong participation from a slew of high-profile SMB-focused startup founders and executives, the funding comes amidst an uptick in startup closures as the economy shifts and raising venture capital becomes more challenging.