Startups
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.
Astrum Space to merge with Black Spade SPAC in $1 bln deal
Satellite communications firm Astrum Space will go public via a merger with Black Spade Acquisition III, valuing the company at $1 billion. The combined entity will list on the NYSE by late 2026.
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 in talks with Microsoft, Amazon, Google for cloud revenue-sharing deal
Chinese AI firm seeks up to 30% of cloud service revenues tied to its Kimi K3 model, as U.S. tech giants explore access despite regulatory scrutiny and security concerns.
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.
