Odyssey Therapeutics outlines pipeline progress and cash runway to 2028 at Stifel forum

The biotech firm detailed clinical updates for its OD-001, OD-002 and OD-003 programs, noted a $433 million cash position as of mid‑2024 and projected funding into the second half of 2028.

Kalshi Loses Appeal, Opens Path to Supreme Court Showdown

A federal appeals court ruled that Ohio and Tennessee may regulate Kalshi's sports-event contracts under state gambling laws, reversing the firm's argument that the contracts fall under CFTC jurisdiction.

Germany funds quantum computing with €640 million program

The German government earmarks €640 million for quantum‑computer research as startups test superconducting, ion‑trap, neutral‑atom and topological qubits.

Gaming Startup Funding Rises in 2026, Led by AI‑Focused Rounds

Global gaming‑related startups raised roughly $2 billion in seed‑through growth‑stage financing in 2026, surpassing the full‑year 2025 total. Large rounds for AI‑driven 3D generation firms Meshy AI and Decart, plus pure‑gaming companies Nex and Grand Games, drove the increase.

Elroy Air Raises $175M PIPE Ahead of SPAC Merger With Inflection Point

Startup expands private investment commitments to $175 million as it prepares to go public via SPAC merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VII.

Island, Cyera Lead $800M Week of Cybersecurity Funding

Two cybersecurity firms each raised $400 million in the largest U.S. startup funding rounds of the week, topping a list that also included significant bets on AI and biotech.

Nauticus Robotics seeks up to $50M strategic investment

Houston-based Nauticus Robotics outlines a non-binding letter of intent for a potential equity investment to advance autonomous ocean robotics.

Lokahi’s AI Asset Discovery Secures First External Client in Oncology

Lōkahi Therapeutics’ AI-driven pipeline division partners with Innovate GBM to identify glioblastoma therapeutic assets for licensing, marking a shift toward external sponsorships.

AI Agent Security M&A: Fragmented Market Grows as Enterprises Scale

Emerging startups target specific control points—identity, data access, and auditability—in a burgeoning security segment for autonomous AI agents.

Jumbo Series A Rounds Hit Record Pace in 2026

Global Series A rounds of $100 million or more have reached 114 this year, driven overwhelmingly by AI and robotics startups, with total funding around $33 billion.

Brand Engagement Network Raises $1.05 Million in Private Placement

NASDAQ-listed BNAI closes a $1.05M private placement at $8.50 per share, a 20% premium to its recent close, led by returning investors BEN Capital Fund and Joseph Bevash.

Baselayer secures $35M Series A to verify AI agents

AI‑identity startup Baselayer raised $35 million to launch its Agentic Identity Suite, aiming to let banks and fintechs confirm the legitimacy of AI agents in transactions.

Generational Partners backs AI‑enabled defense and industrial hardware

General partner Van Espahbodi says AI is lowering capital barriers for hard‑tech, prompting software‑focused VCs to chase SpaceX alumni startups in defense, energy and water.

Coiled Therapeutics completes Phase I trial enrollment for AO-252 lipid formulation

Six patients enrolled in dose cohorts testing a new lipid-based softgel formulation of the TACC3 inhibitor AO-252, with initial safety and pharmacokinetic data expected by year-end.

Anthropic's $517bn compute spend and $2tn IPO target contrast with CEO's call to slow AI

Anthropic has committed $517bn to AI compute through August 2026 and aims for a $2tn Nasdaq IPO, even as its CEO urges the industry to temper development speed.

Articulate and Thinkific Partner on One-Click Content Integration

Articulate and Thinkific Labs Inc. have launched a product integration that allows joint customers to publish training content between platforms with one click, eliminating manual exports, repackaging, and re-uploads.

Disseqt AI wins KPMG Tech Award, to compete globally

Disseqt AI Limited, a portfolio company of Mindflair plc, has won the KPMG Global Tech Innovator Ireland competition. The company will represent Ireland at the global final in Lisbon.

Enablence Raises C$25M in Private Placement

Enablence Technologies Inc. completes private placement, issuing 3.23 million shares at C$7.75 each to Collingwood Investments Incorporated, with Paradigm Capital Inc. as financial advisor.

San Francisco Tribune Names Top Enterprise AI Startups

The Tribune’s list spotlights startups advancing AI for enterprises, including Unfold, causalens and Kensho Technologies, ahead of the HumanX Amsterdam conference on September 22‑24, 2026.

AI and Semiconductors Power 29 New Unicorns Into August Board

Crunchbase reports 29 companies reached $1B+ valuations in August, adding roughly $63B; AI software and semis led the wave while nine firms departed via IPOs and acquisitions.

How to Measure a Nation's Innovation Economy: The Case of South Korea

Mind the Bridge applies its ecosystem-bracketing methodology to South Korea, ranking it eighth globally with over 3,000 scaleups and nearly 10,000 startups.

Polymarket Faces Mounting Fraud Concerns Ahead of Potential IPO

The prediction-market operator is scrambling to stem fraud losses after two major incidents this year, even as it pursues up to $1 billion in new funding at a roughly $21 billion valuation.

Sift Teams with BlackBerry’s QNX to Enable Real-Time Data Streaming from Embedded Systems

The partnership allows devices running QNX OS 8.0 to stream telemetry data via existing MQTT streams into Sift’s platform, where it becomes queryable using SQL without firmware changes. QNX is embedded in roughly 275 million vehicles worldwide, supporting sub‑second data latency.

China's Moonshot Connects Kimi AI Model to Major Financial Data Providers

AI startup behind Kimi model says investment banks and VC firms are using its tools; launches dedicated financial-services tier with access to S&P Global, Wind, SEC filings and more.

Genuro Outlines ALS Therapy Timeline and $5 Million Crowdfund at Moody Capital Event

The biotech firm Genuro outlined a path to an ALS treatment, targeting human‑grade drug production by mid‑2027 and possible FDA approval by 2029, while launching a $5 million Regulation CF crowdfunding campaign run by Moody Capital.

The Boring Company Raises $3 Billion at $23 Billion Valuation

Elon Musk's tunnel-construction startup closes a massive funding round led by UAE investors, tripling its value from 2022.

Fintech Skalar Launches Revenue-Linked Financing for Startup Customer Acquisition

A new fintech firm ties repayment to the actual revenue generated by acquired customers, absorbing shortfalls rather than demanding fixed repayments.

dtcpay Lands $25M Series A Anchored by SBI Group

Singapore-based stablecoin payments firm closes funded round originally led by Vertex Ventures, adding SBI Group as strategic anchor alongside Genedant Capital.

UK sub‑$1bn funds lag in cybersecurity, study finds

A Reuters‑cited study shows 25% of UK growth and venture funds with under $1 billion AUM fall below a basic security threshold, highlighting risks for deep‑tech and AI spin‑outs.

Lexaria Bioscience Raises $7.9 Million, Extends Cash Runway to 2027

The Kelowna-based biotech secured $7.9M in net proceeds from an Australian tax refund and institutional financing at $12.92 per share, with CEO Rich Christopher ruling out further equity or debt raises in 2026.

MySize Raises $2.5 Million in Private Placement Offering

Fashion tech company sells shares and warrants at $1.91, with immediate-exercise Series C and D warrants at $1.66, to fund working capital.

Temporal tops week’s US startup funding with $550 million Series E

Temporal Technologies secured a $550 million Series E round, while Impulse Space and other AI‑focused firms rounded out the top ten U.S. deals of Sept. 12‑18, 2026.

Seed-stage startups now prioritize capital strategy, distribution and AI integration

Analysis of 2,500 applications reveals evolving rules for early-stage startups, with equity no longer the only option and AI becoming integral to operations.

Dtcpay Closes $25M Series A Led by SBI for Stablecoin Payments Expansion

Singapore-based stablecoin payments firm Dtcpay has closed a $25 million Series A round with backing from Japanese conglomerate SBI Group, completing its initial $10 million tranche from Vertex Ventures.

SBI Group Joins $25 Million Funding Round for Stablecoin Payments Firm dtcpay

Japan's SBI Group invested in Singapore-based dtcpay's Series A round, which was initially anchored by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.

Windar Photonics opens retail offer to raise up to £300,000

The AIM-listed wind energy technology firm is running a follow-on retail placement through BookBuild, coordinated by Zeus Capital.

Hyperscale Data’s $70M Michigan AI Data Center Push Targets 2026 Launch

Alliance Cloud Services secures $70M upfront investment to expand AI compute capacity, with a 20-megawatt pilot slated for November 2026 under a 10-year agreement with a California neocloud client.

Datavault AI Lands $100M Tokenization Order, Keeps 2026 Revenue Target at $200M

Datavault AI reported a $100 million purchase order for tokenization services tied to Project Qestrel edge-AI infrastructure and reaffirmed $200 million in fiscal 2026 revenue.

Firefly Aerospace Secures Two Alpha Launches from Sweden's Esrange Space Center

Firefly Aerospace has secured a deal for two Alpha rocket launches from Sweden’s Esrange Space Center, with flights slated for no earlier than 2028 to serve Swedish national security and commercial rideshare customers. SSC Space will control the full payload capacity under the agreement.

QScreen AI Closes Final Tranche of Private Placement

The health-tech firm raised ~$308K in its final private-placement tranche, issuing over 6.15 million units at $0.05 each for commercialization and working capital.

Gix Internet invests $500K in autonomous robotics firm Ottonomy

A $500,000 investment in U.S.-based Ottonomy, which develops autonomous delivery robots for healthcare, logistics and airports, marks Gix Internet’s entry into robotics.

AI Startups Are Creating Wealth Faster Than Founders Can Adapt

AI-native startups are reaching billion-dollar valuations in about 3.5 years, with tender offers and secondary sales bringing liquidity earlier and complicating founder wealth planning.

Rani Therapeutics' Oral Biologics Show Promise in Investment Conference

Rani Therapeutics presented its RaniPill technology and clinical data at the H.C. Wainwright conference, highlighting the potential of oral biologics and a $1 billion deal with Chugai.

Daedalus SPAC signs letter of intent with Turkish AI firm HubX

Daedalus SPAC signed a non-binding LOI with HubX to take the Turkish AI company public on Nasdaq, with an investment of up to $75 million.

Mistral AI Raises $3.5B at $24B Valuation, Retains Top European AI Spot

Samsung-led Series D nearly doubles the Paris-based generative-AI startup's worth, capping a record year for European venture funding.

eXoZymes partners with Curia to scale NCT manufacturing

The Los Angeles‑based cell‑free biomanufacturing firm will work with contract manufacturer Curia Global to transfer and scale its NCT process, beginning in Q4 2026 at sites in Spain and Italy.

Septerna outlines platform progress and pipeline catalysts at Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference

Septerna’s CEO Jeff Finer detailed the company’s Native Complex Platform, updates on its oral PTH agonist SEP-479, the Novo Nordisk collaboration, and upcoming milestones for its TSH receptor and osteoporosis programs.

Spirit Blockchain Renames to Impauer Technologies on September 3

Vancouver-based blockchain firm Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. has rebranded as Impauer Technologies Inc., updating its CSE and OTCQB listings while retaining its core operations and shareholder protections.

Genflow Biosciences Hits Primary Endpoint in Dog Gene Therapy Trial

The London-listed biotech said its SLAB trial met its primary endpoint of reducing biological age in beagles using a SIRT6 gene therapy, clearing a key hurdle ahead of commercial talks.

Emyria reports 208% revenue rise in FY 2026 as clinic network expands

Emyria Ltd posted FY 2026 revenue of just over AUD 4 million, up 207.7% from the prior year, while adding four clinics and scaling treatment capacity for PTSD and depression.

WhatsApp‑based remittance startup Félix raises $200 million Series C

Félix secured $200 million in a Series C round led by Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, adding $87 million equity and $113 million debt to fund expansion across Latin America.

Fomo posts $1.76 million daily revenue, surpassing Pump.fun

Fomo generated $1.76 million in daily revenue on Friday, outpacing Pump.fun’s $1.1 million, though Pump.fun leads over the past 30 days.

Eight venture‑backed startups could go public before year‑end

Crunchbase flags eight well‑funded private firms—including Anthropic, Oura and Stripe—as likely IPO candidates within the next six months as the 2026 listing window narrows.

Lyte AI raises $165 million Series C, valuation hits $1.6 billion

Physical‑AI startup Lyte, founded by former Apple engineers, secured $165 million in a Series C round led by Maverick Silicon, bringing total funding to $272 million and valuing the company at $1.6 billion.

Swiss asset manager Stableton hits $1 billion AUM, focuses on private‑tech unicorns

Stableton Financial, a Zurich‑based private‑equity specialist, surpassed $1 billion in assets under management in August, after reaching $500 million in seven years and the second half in ten months.

Legal‑Tech Startup GC AI Secures $60 Million Series B, Valued at $555 Million

Founded by former Replit general counsel Cecilia Ziniti, GC AI raised a $60 million Series B round, bringing total funding to $72 million and serving over 2,000 corporate legal departments.

AI infrastructure firms Crusoe and Fluidstack top week’s $5 bn US startup funding roundup

Crusoe secured a $3 bn Series F and Fluidstack raised $1.5 bn, while nine other U.S. startups attracted $1.3 bn across AI, cybersecurity, food, HR and health‑care sectors.

AI startup Thinking Machines Lab seeks $1bn funding at $40bn valuation

Funding round would value the less-than-two-year-old AI firm below its late-2025 target as it targets a $1bn raise. Nvidia and Accel among prospective backers.

Global venture funding surges 122% in August amid billion-dollar deals

Investors deployed $42 billion across 1,500 startups worldwide, with seven companies raising at least $1 billion each. Databricks led with a $5 billion round at a $190 billion valuation.

ZenaTech unveils battery-powered agricultural drone IQ Octo

Prototype of the eight-motor octocopter completed, targeting precision spraying and seeding with up to 25kg payload. Field tests to begin in Arizona within weeks.

Mindflair fund backs AI partnership firm with $1.6m

A venture fund tied to Mindflair has participated in a $1.6 million funding round for a firm focused on AI partnerships.

Mindflair fund leads $1.6 million seed round for London AI startup

Sure Valley Ventures' second fund, in which Mindflair holds a stake, backs Souk's AI Partner Manager platform. Funding will accelerate product development for B2B partner lifecycle automation.

Cykel AI appoints fintech executive Michael Callas to board

Callas brings 15 years of experience in fintech and AI to the AI agent platform company as it shifts focus from crypto treasury to commercializing its core technology.

Hugging Face debuts $400 Microduck robot with AI capabilities

The open-source robot, priced at $399, features walking, object manipulation and roller-skating. Developers can program new skills using reinforcement learning.

Caring Brands raises $4.6M in initial funding tranche

The NASDAQ-listed firm plans to deploy proceeds toward salesforce expansion and marketing campaigns after closing the first $4.6M of a $9M round. Additional $4.4M awaits clearance.

Canada backs Xanadu’s quantum computer plant with $141 million loan

Federal loan of C$195 million will fund a Toronto photonic components facility as part of up to C$390 million in promised government support. Remaining provincial funds still await finalization.

Socure raises $156M at $5.2B valuation, acquires AI fraud startup Fravity

Identity verification firm Socure secures growth capital as fraud volumes surge, expanding into AI-driven fraud investigation with Fravity acquisition.

Non-technical founder builds $42M supply chain software firm Craft

Ilya Levtov, a Stanford MBA and former VC, launched Craft without writing a line of code, raising $42 million and securing deals with 35 U.S. federal agencies.

AI startups dominate $2.5 bln weekly funding roundup

Ten U.S. startups raised a combined $1.6 bln in the latest week, with AI-focused firms accounting for seven of the top ten deals. Instinct led with a $250 mln Series B.

EdWealth releases MoneyBench AI finance benchmark, Ed tops ChatGPT and Gemini

EdWealth's MoneyBench benchmark evaluated its AI coach Ed against OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini on personal finance queries. Ed led with a 62.3% win rate and a 4.24 usefulness score.

Biotech funding holds steady at $36-40B as AI startups dominate venture capital

Biotech startups maintained consistent investment levels in 2026 despite record AI funding, with AI-integrated firms securing the largest rounds. Early-stage deals dominated as exits accelerated.

InvestingPro offers 55% discount on annual subscriptions

Promotional deal slashes InvestingPro and InvestingPro+ fees to under R$1 per day, with AI-driven stock strategies showing strong outperformance against benchmarks.

Anthropic forecasts AI revenue potential exceeding $30 trillion

AI startup sets sights on $30T+ total addressable market, outlining 2028 revenue projections of $190B–$200B as rivals outline competing TAM estimates.

Gatik raises $200 million in Series D as demand for autonomous freight grows

The autonomous‑freight startup secured a $200 million Series D round led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, citing more than $600 million in contracted revenue and 85,000 driverless orders.

Gatik secures $200 million Series D as autonomous freight demand accelerates

Autonomous trucking firm Gatik raises $200 million in a Series D round led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, citing over $600 million in contracted revenue and 85,000 driverless orders completed.

Anthropic projects $30T AI market, dwarfing entire tech sector

AI developer Anthropic estimates a $30 trillion total addressable market, more than twelve times the combined revenue of the S&P 1500 tech sector. The claim accompanies aggressive IPO plans, including a potential $100 billion capital raise.

Israeli AI security startup Alice raises $140 million

Funding round led by Apax Digital values Alice at nearly $1 billion as demand grows for AI model protection amid rising misuse concerns.

AI startup raises $12 bln to build physics-focused model processing 5 trln data points

Accelerated Understanding Inc.'s new AI system leverages neural operators to predict physical phenomena at scale, backed by Jeff Bezos and Vik Bajaj. The Series B funding round values the company at $12 billion.

Gatik raises $200 mln in Series D to scale autonomous freight fleet

Autonomous logistics startup secures funding led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies as it targets over 100 driverless trucks by end-2026.

EquityZen co-founder on AI premiums, private market bifurcation

Secondary market discounts for older startups contrast with AI sector premiums as Morgan Stanley’s acquisition of EquityZen reshapes the space.

Cineverse’s RetroCrush expands anime catalog with VIZ Media titles

RetroCrush adds nine anime titles including *Naruto* and *BLEACH* to its streaming service, marking its largest content expansion since launch. The deal was announced at Anime NYC 2026.

Voya Energy secures $35M Series A for aluminum fuel system

Funding round led by Energy Impact Partners will support development of a zero-emission, aluminum-based power generation system targeting industrial and data center applications.

Israeli AI security startup Alice raises $140 million led by Apax Digital

Funding round values Alice at nearly $1 billion as demand grows for AI model protection amid rising security concerns. Apax Digital leads round with participation from SentinelOne and Samsung.

GenTwo assets under service surpass $8 billion amid rapid growth

Swiss fintech GenTwo reports assets under service reached $8 billion, just months after crossing the $7 billion mark, as its assetization model gains industry traction.

Andreessen Horowitz raises $1.1 bln for AI infrastructure fund

The venture capital firm launches its Machine Age Fund to back startups in chips, data centers and robotics as AI compute demand surges. Hardware deals now exceed 20% of deal flow.

Andreessen Horowitz closes $1.1 bln AI infrastructure fund

Venture firm raises capital to back startups in chips, networking and data centers amid surging demand for AI compute. Fund targets hardware innovation from rack-scale systems to consumer devices.

Women's basketball league Unrivaled raises $650m in Series C

Series C exceeds $100m target as Ten Pillars leads oversubscribed round, pushing league valuation to $650m. Player equity pool now valued at nearly $200m.

BioHarvest Sciences outlines growth strategy at 2026 investor summit

The plant-cell biotech firm projected 2026 revenue of $37M–$40M, highlighting its VINIA product’s $100M sales and a $20M–$30M fragrance supply deal for 2027–2028.

SciSparc adds AI expert to advisory board ahead of Agentic AI push

Professor Carmel Domshlak joins SciSparc’s Scientific Advisory Board for AI and cybersecurity as the company targets the Agentic AI market. Appointment effective September 2026.

Sabanto appoints agtech veteran to board after Series B funding round

John M. Raines joins Sabanto’s board following an oversubscribed Series B round led by Leaps by Bayer. Funds to expand autonomous tractor retrofitting operations and software development.

Anthropic targets $86bn IPO with insider secondary tranche and extended lockup

Anthropic plans a record IPO raising over $86bn, aiming for a $1.5‑2tn valuation, with a structured secondary tranche for early shareholders and a lockup longer than the standard 180 days.

Huddlestock flags GIGA launch in October as costs drop 30%

Operating expenses fell 30% sequentially in Q2 2026 as the Oslo-listed fintech nears the public rollout of its GIGA Broker platform. Visigon revenue grew 30% YoY, though Huddlestock reported a widened net loss.

China’s MiniMax revenue jumps 283% in H1 as AI demand accelerates

Revenue reached $116.6 million in the six months to June, driven by a 703% surge in AI enterprise services. The loss-making AI firm raised $615 million in its Hong Kong IPO and an additional $2 billion last month.

Legal tech startups secure $2.2 bln in funding so far in 2026

Venture funding for AI-driven legal technology firms has reached $2.2 billion this year, trailing last year's record $4.6 billion as investors focus on established players like Harvey and Legora.

Kalshi sells $1.12 bln of $1.5 bln equity offering

Prediction market platform Kalshi has sold 75% of its $1.5 billion equity offering, raising $1.12 billion under SEC Rule 506(b).

Moonshot AI seeks up to 30% revenue share from cloud partners

Beijing-based AI startup Moonshot AI is negotiating with Microsoft, Amazon and Google for a 30% cut of cloud revenue tied to its Kimi K3 model. The talks follow a $2 billion funding round in May and a potential Hong Kong listing.

Bootstrapped firms gain edge as AI cuts capital needs, study finds

AI tools reduce entry costs for self-funded businesses, enabling faster validation and profitability compared to VC-backed models. Experienced founders leverage niche markets and customer relationships to build sustainable growth.

Lambda seeks $3 bln at $12 bln valuation in next funding round

AI cloud provider Lambda is in advanced talks to raise up to $3 billion in a new funding round that would value the company at $12 billion or more. Nvidia is among its backers.

Lambda negocia captação de US$ 3 bilhões com valuation de US$ 12 bilhões

A startup Lambda busca levantar US$ 3 bilhões em nova rodada de financiamento, avaliada em US$ 12 bilhões.

Xpeng’s robotics unit valued at over $6.3 billion in record China AI funding

Xpeng raised over $900 million in its first financing round, valuing its robotics unit at $6.3 billion. Strategic backers include Tencent, Alibaba, and IDG Capital.

Schindler sells AI real estate startup BuildingMinds to Lookthrough

Transaction positions Lookthrough as a leading AI platform for real estate decision-making, with Schindler becoming its largest institutional shareholder.

Startups continue buying startups at high pace in 2026

More than 440 venture-backed startups have acquired others in the first half of 2026, with AI and fintech firms leading the trend. Deal flow remains robust despite a slight dip in overall counts.

XPeng robotics unit secures $900 million in largest China embodied AI financing round

Funding round values XPeng’s robotics unit at over $6.3 billion, led by IDG Capital with participation from Tencent and Alibaba. Mass production of the IRON humanoid robot slated for late 2026.

Huddled partners with Cipher for live commerce on TikTok

Huddled Group and TikTok agency Cipher launch Peeko live commerce channels on TikTok Live and Auctions, splitting profits equally. Beta test to begin this week.

Hugging Face explores sale at $13 bln or higher valuation

AI startup Hugging Face has hired a bank to gauge buyer interest for a potential sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more. The firm last raised funds at a $4.5 billion valuation in 2023.

Nvidia in talks to invest in Perplexity AI at $30 bln valuation

Chipmaker in advanced discussions for a stake in AI startup Perplexity, valuing it over 50% higher than its last funding round. Deal would follow a surge in revenue to $750 mln.

CoVolt Power files for U.S. IPO amid energy storage demand

Energy storage developer CoVolt Power has submitted preliminary paperwork for an initial public offering in the U.S., citing rising demand for grid-scale battery systems. The move follows a surge in sector activity amid energy transition policies.

U.S. startups raise $3.1B in top 10 funding rounds this week

Defense tech, AI infrastructure and semiconductors dominate the week’s largest venture financings, with Castelion’s $800M round leading the tally. Total disclosed funding for the top 10 deals reaches $3.1 billion.

Space-Eyes appoints four directors ahead of McKinley SPAC merger

New board members with defense, aerospace and finance expertise join Space-Eyes as the AI geospatial firm prepares for a $638 million Nasdaq listing via McKinley Acquisition Corp.

AI startups raise $63.6M in latest funding rounds across recycling, robotics and medtech

Greyparrot secures £20.3m to deploy AI in recycling plants, while robotics and medical device firms also attract capital for automation and health applications.

RYTHM debuts THC-infused iced tea lemonade beverage Lifted Lemon

The non-carbonated drink, available in 10mg and 25mg THC variants, launches via direct-to-consumer sales and select retailers in Georgia and Illinois.

AI fintech Tabs raises $92M, valued at $400M amid revenue surge

Tabs, an AI-driven finance automation platform, has grown from a 2023 launch to 180 employees and triple-digit revenue growth, backed by $92M in funding and a $400M valuation.

eXoZymes reports Q2 2026 loss as launch plans progress

Biotech firm eXoZymes posts $2.88 million net loss for Q2 2026 despite $5.86 million in financing proceeds and advancing manufacturing plans for its lead biosolution NCT.

Europe accelerates funding for cutting-edge startups amid investment gap

Governments seek to bridge a nearly $1 trillion funding shortfall by supporting innovative businesses.

Chery’s robotics unit AiMOGA plans IPO amid push into global police robot market

AiMOGA Robotics, Chery Automobile’s robotics division, is preparing for an IPO to fund expansion into overseas markets for its humanoid police robots. The unit has already deployed 110 units across Chinese cities and targets 10,000 global deliveries by next year.

Infleqtion to test quantum gravity tech in Colorado by 2027

Quantum sensing startup Infleqtion plans a 2027 field test in Colorado to demonstrate gravity gradiometry for mineral exploration, aligning with a U.S. bill to enhance critical minerals mapping.

Silo Pharma secures Canadian patent allowance for PTSD drug SPC-15

The allowance covers methods preventing stress-induced fear and depressive behavior via intranasal serotonin 4 receptor agonists. Silo holds exclusive global rights under a Columbia University license.

Etched raises $700 million at $21 billion valuation for AI inference chips

AI hardware startup Etched secures $700 million in fresh funding, doubling its valuation to $21 billion as it scales production of specialized inference clusters. Lead investor Jane Street among backers including Sequoia and Blackstone.

Desert Control narrows 2026 revenue target, extends cash runway to Q3 2027

Norwegian agtech firm Desert Control maintained its NOK 2 million full-year 2026 revenue guidance while extending its financial runway to Q3 2027 after a rights issue. Trials across golf courses and crops show water-use efficiency gains.

Sequoia, Khosla and Y Combinator lead 2026 unicorn investor rankings

Crunchbase data shows 250 new unicorns in 2026, with Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator among the top 10 most active investors. AI, robotics and healthcare sectors dominate funding.

Velaura AI reaches $1 bln valuation after $110 mln funding round

Chip designer secures Series A funding led by Seligman Ventures and Capricorn Investment Group, with existing backers including Samsung Catalyst Fund. Proceeds to support AI chip development and talent expansion.

ShengShu Technology weighs Hong Kong IPO of over $500 million

Chinese AI video platform ShengShu Technology is exploring a Hong Kong listing next year, potentially raising more than $500 million. Citic Securities and CICC are advising on the deal.

Physical AI startups raise $47.4bn in H1 2026, outpacing all prior periods

Venture funding in robotics, autonomous systems and aerospace surged to a record $47.4 billion across 521 deals in the first half of 2026, nearly quadrupling H2 2025 totals. Major rounds for Waymo, Anduril and Shield AI underscore the sector's rapid expansion.

Anthropic’s $10B+ credit facility underscores AI funding surge

AI startup Anthropic secures pre-IPO financing expected to surpass $10 billion, signaling robust investor appetite ahead of a potential record-breaking public listing.

Pentagon Pressure for Rapid AI Adoption Drives Smack Funding Round

Smack has completed a new funding round driven by pressure from the Pentagon to accelerate artificial intelligence deployment, according to the company's CEO.

Anthropic’s annualized revenue rate exceeds $65 bln: report

AI startup Anthropic’s annualized revenue rate rose to over $65 bln by July, underscoring rapid growth in enterprise demand for generative AI tools.

Klarna’s earnings in focus amid banking expansion and losses

Buy-now-pay-later firm reports quarterly results as investors weigh its push into banking against persistent losses.

German drone firm Helsing targets Japan defense market with Rakuten

Helsing secures Rakuten partnership to supply HX-2 drone systems to Japan's military amid rising regional security concerns.

Anthropic revenue run rate exceeds $65 billion, source says

AI startup Anthropic's annualized revenue surpasses $65 billion as demand for its enterprise-focused models accelerates. Funding and valuation implications under scrutiny.

Serve Robotics, Grubhub launch autonomous food delivery service

Partnership integrates Serve Robotics' robots with Grubhub's platform to expand autonomous delivery in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Higgsfield raises $400 million at $5.4 billion valuation

Swiss food-tech startup secures fresh capital amid expansion plans, nearly doubling its valuation in under two years.

Nvidia, Intel pour record funds into AI and robotics startups

Semiconductor giants Nvidia and Intel lead record venture investments in AI and robotics startups amid surging AI demand and earnings growth.

Anthropic revenue hits $11.5 bln in quarter amid IPO plans

AI startup Anthropic reports quarterly revenue exceeding $11.5 billion, accelerating IPO preparations as investor demand surges.

Databricks Leads Week's Venture Funding With $5 Billion Round

Databricks secured $5 billion in venture funding, leading a week of major capital raises that included investments in AI infrastructure, defense, and biotech.

bioAffinity Technologies Closes $4 Million Private Placement

bioAffinity Technologies announced the successful completion of a private placement, raising approximately $4 million in funding.

Anthropic IPO Targets Up to $200 Billion Revenue by 2028

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is reportedly banking on a projected revenue target of up to $200 billion by 2028 to support its future initial public offering.

Unicorn Board adds 40 firms in July, highest monthly total since 2022

Financial services, robotics and AI led new listings; U.S. accounted for nearly half of the month’s additions.

Elutia raises $15 million for product development

Biotech firm secures funding to advance pipeline amid broader sector consolidation. Proceeds to support clinical trials and R&D initiatives.

Robinhood launches second venture fund for retail investors

Fund aims to provide retail investors with access to early-stage startups previously limited to institutional capital.

Aptera Motors appoints Wellington Duke Reiter to board

Electric vehicle startup Aptera Motors appoints former Tesla executive to strengthen governance amid fundraising efforts.

Rezolve AI debuts platform to flag AI-generated content

Startup launches tool to identify and label artificial intelligence-generated media amid rising concerns over misinformation.

AI Construction Startup Trunk Tools raises funding led by blue-collar founder

Sarah Buchner, a former carpenter, secures venture backing for Trunk Tools, an AI-driven platform aimed at streamlining construction project management.

Shaires Holdings Secures $14.8M Investment in AI Firm SandboxAQ

Shaires Holdings has made a $14.8 million strategic investment in artificial intelligence and quantum technology firm SandboxAQ.

Anemoi Secures $3.2 Million in Pre-RTO Subscription Agreements

Anemoi has raised $3.2 million through pre-reverse takeover subscription agreements ahead of a public market listing.

Shaires Commits $5 Million for Stake in Moonshot AI

Shaires has committed $5 million to acquire an equity stake in Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI.

Shaires Secures Option for $40 Million Investment in Anthropic, Stripe and Figure AI

Investment firm Shaires has secured an option to deploy up to $40 million across high-profile private technology companies.

HSBC Asset Management invests in AI firm Model ML

HSBC Asset Management backs Model ML, an artificial intelligence startup, as part of its venture capital strategy to support emerging tech firms.

Databricks raises $5B at $190B valuation with $7B revenue run-rate

Big data platform Databricks secures $5 billion in fresh capital at a $190 billion valuation, reporting revenue exceeding $7 billion annually.

Databricks raises $10bn at $190bn valuation

Big data firm secures $10 billion in fresh capital, pushing its valuation to $190 billion as investors bet on AI-driven growth.

Japan’s Turing seeks $10 bln valuation in potential U.S. IPO

Turing, a Japanese AI firm, plans a U.S. expansion and a public listing that could value it at $10 billion, according to a report.

Cognition AI seeks funding at $40 bln valuation

AI startup Cognition AI is in advanced talks to raise new capital at a $40 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg.

AI integration may reduce startup exit value, adviser warns

Strategic AI adoption can lower acquisition valuations despite boosting growth, according to tech adviser Itay Sagie.

Ex-Principal Raises $63M for AI Edtech Startup MagicSchool

MagicSchool AI, built by an educator leveraging generative AI tools, secures $63 million in venture funding to scale its platform for teachers and schools.

U.S. tech sector layoffs exceed 127,000 in 2025, continue into 2026

More than 127,000 employees at U.S. tech companies were laid off in 2025, with job cuts persisting into 2026. Crunchbase tracks the latest companies reducing staff.

Repeat founders now make up over 20% of Y Combinator cohorts

Data shows a rising trend of entrepreneurs returning to YC after previous exits, with repeat founders accounting for more than one in five participants in recent years.

Khosla, Y Combinator lead July’s most active startup investors

Venture dealmakers including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator maintained high deal flow in July, ranking among top spenders and lead backers.

Startups Raise $3 Billion in Mega-Rounds Across AI, Energy, Biotech

Three companies secured funding rounds of at least $1 billion this week, while others in AI, cybersecurity and mining raised sizable capital. Total disclosed amounts exceeded $3 billion.

AI IPO boom seen reshaping venture capital with LP liquidity surge

Massive AI listings could unlock billions in LP capital, fueling a new fundraising cycle that favors top-tier VC firms and accelerates industry consolidation.

Unicorn births hit record in H1 2026, surpassing full-year 2025 totals

AI, robotics and semiconductor startups drove the surge, with 195 new unicorns minted in the first half of 2026, exceeding the 193 recorded for all of 2025.

Latin America’s Monashees opens Silicon Valley office to back AI startups

Monashees, a pioneering Latin American VC firm, establishes a San Francisco base to tap into Silicon Valley’s AI ecosystem and global investor network.

Horizon3.ai’s $250M raise signals push into government pentesting

The autonomous security platform’s latest funding round, led by NightDragon and NEA, adds defense and telecom heavyweights as it targets high-assurance contracts.

Maria Shevchuk to keynote Platform Global conference in France

Ukrainian tech entrepreneur and investor Maria Shevchuk will deliver a keynote address at the Platform Global conference in Paris next month.

Solar Foods targets U.S. launch by H1 2026 despite €6.8M loss

Finnish biotech firm Solar Foods eyes U.S. commercialization milestone next year while reporting a first-half loss of €6.8 million, as it scales protein production from carbon capture.

Crypto Industry Faces Dot-Com Style Shakeout With Over 100 Project Closures

ClearJet secures $25 million Series B to expand AI cargo platform

Austin-based ClearJet, which matches shippers with unused cargo space on commercial flights using AI, raised $25 million in a Series B round led by Edison Partners.

Fitness Startup Funding Rebounds, Investors Favor AI and Data Over Equipment

Venture capital poured over $3.6 billion into fitness and wellness startups in the first half of 2026, putting the year on track for a 33% rise from 2025 as investors prioritize AI and data solutions.