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TechCrunchtechnology16 hrs ago
Nous Research raises at least $75 million at $1.5 billion valuation less than three months after prior round
The AI startup is raising at least $75 million in a round led by Robot Ventures with major participation from USV. The round arrives less than three months after Nous closed its $50 million Series A. TechCrunch reported the details from three sources with knowledge of the deal.
Semaforfinance1 day ago
Middle East venture capital deals fall to five-year low in first half of 2026
Deal count in the Middle East and North Africa dropped 41% to 214 while funding fell 22% to $1.35 billion. International investors reduced their share of capital by more than half.
coindesk.comtechnology4 days ago
Oratomic Raises $300 Million to Build Quantum Computer Targeting 10,000–20,000 Qubits
Oratomic secured $300 million this week in a Series A round co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital and Khosla Ventures. The Caltech-founded startup targets a utility-scale quantum computer by the end of the decade using an optical-tweezers approach.
benzinga.combusiness4 days ago
U.S. Venture Capital Deployment Reached Record $412.7 Billion in First Half of 2026, Almost Entirely in Large AI Deals
PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association reported that AI-related deals captured 86 percent of the total. Exit value reached $2.2 trillion, driven almost entirely by SpaceX.
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investopedia.comfinance4 days ago
U.S. Share of Global Startup Funding Reaches 80% in Q1 2026 as Asian Founders Relocate
Several Asian startup founders have moved operations to the United States since 2025, citing access to customers, capital, and talent. U.S. companies captured 80% of global venture funding in the first quarter of 2026 while Asia's share fell to 9.6%.
TechCrunchtechnology5 days ago
Nandan Nilekani Steps Down as General Partner at Fundamentum While Remaining Anchor Investor for Its Third Fund
Nandan Nilekani will no longer serve as a general partner at Fundamentum Partnership as the firm launches its third fund. He will remain the anchor investor and continue advising the venture firm.
winnipegfreepress.comai5 days ago
Monumint Raises $3.2 Million After Pivoting From OmniAI to Bank AI Agents
The startup pivoted from its prior OmniAI product and secured backing from FundersClub, Y Combinator, and Imagination Capital. It now has 20 paying customers and plans to expand engineering and sales teams.
forbes.comtechnology5 days ago
Lovable in talks to raise $300 million at $13.2 billion valuation
The Swedish startup is seeking to double its valuation from December. The round is expected to be led by Menlo Ventures.
winnipegfreepress.comai6 days ago
Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fund for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
The venture firm announced its third fund on July 8, 2026, and has already invested in drone delivery company Zipline and space defense startup True Anomaly. Leadership said the vehicle broadens strategy beyond crypto without ending those investments.
Techcrunchtechnology6 days ago
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures Closes $25 Million Fund II
@techcrunch reported that the firm founded in 2023 by solo GP Ashley Smith closed its second fund on July 8, 2026. The vehicle targets AI infrastructure, security, and developer tools with average checks of $500,000 to $1 million.
livemint.comscience6 days ago
Former OpenAI executive joins board of rocket startup
Kevin Weil, previously at OpenAI, Twitter, Meta and Planet Labs, has joined the board of Stoke Space. The Seattle-based company is developing a fully reusable rocket and has raised $1.34 billion.
abcnews.go.comai6 days ago
Mark Cuban Says Lovable’s Add-On Services May Help It Compete With AI Labs
Mark Cuban and Lovable CEO Anton Osika spoke at a Paris conference on Wednesday. Cuban, a Lovable investor, said the company's localized data and services could shield it from replacement by major AI labs.
winnipegfreepress.comai6 days ago
Vintage clothing marketplace raises $25 million in Series B funding
The London-based company said it raised the round on Wednesday, bringing total funding to $45 million. Investors include Burda Principal Investments, eBay, FJ Labs, H14, Andreessen Horowitz, HV Capital, and Y Combinator.
cnbc.comfinance7 days ago
Savings app raises $65 million after reaching $1.2 billion valuation
The Toronto-based company reported $200 million in net revenue and turned profitable. It offers members hotel discounts, cashback, prescription savings, cash advances, and credit tools for a $15 monthly fee.
sifted.eufinance11 days ago
German drone startup raises $1.2 billion, valuation reaches $8 billion
Quantum Systems completed a $1.2 billion funding round that lifted its valuation to $8 billion. The round reflects continued investor interest in defense technology companies.
focustaiwan.twtechnology11 days ago
Arizona VC Firm Raises $300 Million Fund After Early Bet on Chip Startup
Copper Sky Capital is raising a second fund of $300 million. The firm previously invested in Etched, a chip designer now preparing to ship its first product.
benzinga.comtechnology12 days ago
Magnify Ventures raises $46.6 million for second fund
Early-stage firm Magnify Ventures closed a $46.6 million Fund II with participation from Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures. The fund targets AI and fintech tools for households and families.
boardingarea.comfinance14 days ago
Vicus Ventures Closes $55 Million Debut Fund
Two brothers raised a debut venture fund at $55 million after turning down additional capital. The firm plans to provide founders with introductions and operational support rather than larger checks.
forbes.comtechnology14 days ago
Arena Hits $100 Million Annualized Revenue Eight Months After Launch
The AI leaderboard company, which began as a UC Berkeley project, hit the milestone through its paid evaluations service. Revenue comes from consumption charges rather than subscriptions.
theregister.combusiness15 days ago
Quantinuum Raises $1.68 Billion in Nasdaq Listing After Record 2025 Quantum Funding
Quantinuum completed a Nasdaq IPO in June that raised $1.68 billion. Venture investment in quantum computing reached $3.9 billion across 125 deals in 2025, according to PitchBook data reported by Fortune.
news.sky.comworld15 days ago
London Seed Fund Reports 1,000x Return on Revolut Investment
A London-based seed fund turned a $23 million investment into $446 million through early stakes in European startups. The fund has now raised $320 million across new vehicles to continue backing founders in artificial intelligence, robotics, and deep technology.
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forbes.combusiness16 days ago
Framework Ventures Raises $400 Million Fund to Back Tokenized Blockchain Projects
The San Francisco crypto venture firm announced the fund on June 26. It will target blockchain applications for financing GPUs, solar projects and uranium trading. Co-founder Michael Anderson described a shift away from crypto-native speculation.
Engadgetai18 days ago
AI coding startup valued at $60 billion after raising funds from SpaceX
The company built a talent pipeline from an online chat group. It now counts SpaceX among its investors.
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Fortuneai19 days agoUpdated
AI Researchers Shift Focus to World Models for Physical Environment Understanding
Computer scientists are moving from language models that process text to systems designed to interpret space, time, and physical interactions. Several startups and established researchers are developing these models for applications in robotics and interactive simulations.
foxbusiness.comai19 days ago
Probook Raises $40 Million Led by Andreessen Horowitz for AI Dispatch Platform
Probook announced a $40 million round on June 23, 2026, including a $34 million Series A. The AI platform targets dispatch operations for home service businesses.
Fortuneai20 days ago
Taktile Raises $110 Million in Series C Funding Led by Goldman Sachs Arm
The AI startup targeting financial services automation closed its Series C round on Wednesday. Goldman Sachs led the round, with Tiger Global, Index Ventures and Y Combinator participating.
thehindu.comscience20 days ago
Ollin Biosciences raises $330 million in Series B funding
Ollin Biosciences secured $330 million in a Series B round co-led by TCGX and ARCH Venture Partners. The capital supports upcoming Phase 3 testing of a treatment for diabetic macular edema and wet age-related macular degeneration.
Fortuneai20 days ago
AI Startup Seltz Raises $12.5 Million Seed Funding for Search Stack
Seltz announced a $12.5 million seed round led by Speedinvest and B Capital. The startup builds a full search system for AI agents rather than human users. Founder Antonio Mallia previously worked at Amazon and Pinecone.
Engadgetai20 days ago
Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion, Largest in 50-Year History, While Warning of Scam SPVs in Anthropic Shares
The venture firm announced the raise Tuesday, citing returns from its early stake in Anthropic. The investment has grown to an estimated $14 billion value.
Semaforai21 days ago
Probook Raises $40 Million as Some Customers Cut Dispatch Staff
New York startup Probook secured $34 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and $6 million in seed funding led by Sequoia Capital. The company develops AI tools for scheduling and operations at HVAC, plumbing and electrical firms.
Bloombergfinance22 days ago
Alem Capital Management backs regional venture capital fund for Central Asian startups
Alem Capital Management has committed capital to a venture fund supporting technology companies in Central Asia and the Caucasus. The fund targets early-stage firms in the region.
ventureburn.comtechnology22 days ago
Seedcamp raises $320 million for new fund and U.S. expansion
The early-stage investment firm raised its largest fund to date after 18 years focused on Europe. The capital will support both early-stage and growth investments while the firm expands its U.S. operations.
kdnuggets.comworld23 days ago
Tutor Intelligence Trains 100 Humanoid Robots but Has Not Yet Shipped Any to Customers
@Forbes reported that Tutor Intelligence operates DF1, the largest robot data-collection facility in the United States, where about 100 humanoid robots named Sonny learn tasks through repeated trials.
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flipboard.comtechnology23 days ago
Shinkei Systems Founder Says Company Supplies Fish to Restaurants Holding 50 Michelin Stars
Shinkei founder Saif Khawaja described the company’s robotic fish-processing system and expanded supply chain at a TechCrunch event in El Segundo this week.
cnbc.comworld24 days ago
Dating App Founder Donates $400,000 to Economic Policy Center
Sam Yagan gave $400,000 to the Yale Budget Lab through the Yagan Family Foundation. The center studies federal policy effects on the U.S. economy and has been cited by major news outlets.
New York Postfinance25 days ago
Startup founded by senator's son raises $30 million for derivatives exchange
Theodore Gillibrand secured $30 million in funding for American Perpetuals Exchange Corporation, a startup valued at $300 million. The company plans to offer perpetual futures contracts on equities and stock indexes after seeking regulatory approval.
inc42.combusiness25 days ago
Pramaana Labs Raises $27 Million in Seed Funding
Pramaana Labs received $27 million in seed funding led by Khosla Ventures. The company is developing a system that applies formal verification to AI outputs in regulated fields.
whowhatwhy.orgbusiness25 days ago
Theodore Gillibrand raises $30 million for equity perpetual-futures exchange at $300 million valuation
The 22-year-old son of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand secured funding from Lux Capital to launch American Perpetuals Exchange Corp. The startup plans to seek CFTC approval for equity and index contracts.
Fortunescience26 days ago
Roelof Botha Joins SpaceX Board After IPO
The former Sequoia Capital steward and PayPal CFO was named to the board less than a week after SpaceX completed its initial public offering.
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forbes.combusiness29 days ago
Panthalassa Raises $140 Million to Build Wave-Powered Floating Data Centers
Portland startup Panthalassa secured Series B funding to deploy wave-powered floating data centers. The company plans commercial operations in 2027, one year before SpaceX orbital launches.
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Los Angeles Timesbusiness26 days agoUpdated
SpaceX Shares Rise 19% in First Day of Trading, Valuation Tops $2 Trillion
SpaceX completed its IPO with shares closing up 19 percent, pushing the company's valuation above $2 trillion. The debut drew attention to a concentrated set of venture investors positioned for large returns.
business29 days ago
SpaceX IPO Sends Wealth Managers Courting Former Engineer
Scott Morton, founder of Revel, received handwritten letters and swag from firms seeking to manage his SpaceX equity after the company went public Friday.
slashgear.comscience29 days ago
SpaceX Begins Trading at $150 per Share, $2 Trillion Valuation
SpaceX opened at a nearly $2 trillion valuation on June 12 2026. Early investors including Founders Fund and Valor Equity Partners hold stakes now valued in the tens of billions.
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prnewswire.comworld31 days ago
Northwood Closes $100 Million Series B Funding Round
@FortuneMagazine reported that Northwood, cofounded by former Disney star Bridgit Mendler, closed a $100 million Series B round. Mendler addressed the funding and her career path at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen this week.
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vancouversun.comscience32 days ago
Northwood Closes $100 Million Series B Round
Bridgit Mendler, 33, founded the space startup in 2023 after careers in acting and law. The company raised the round after she spoke at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech Conference.
espn.co.ukworld32 days ago
Saudi Arabia’s Growth Catalyst Closes $96 Million Fund
Growth Catalyst closed its first fund since the start of the Iran war. The firm plans to more than double the fund size within six months.
thehindubusinessline.comtechnology32 days ago
SpaceX Public Debut on Friday Leaves Layered SPV Investors Facing Delayed and Reduced Share Distributions
Lower-tier investors in SpaceX special purpose vehicles face uncertain share counts, extended payout timelines, and potential shortfalls after the company's public debut. Some vehicles are stacked four or five layers deep.
martechseries.comai32 days ago
Prometheus Raises $12 Billion at $41 Billion Valuation
The AI startup founded by Jeff Bezos secured funding from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase. The company is developing tools to shorten complex engineering cycles.
thenextweb.comtechnology31 days agoUpdated
Prometheus Raises $12 Billion at $41 Billion Valuation
The AI startup developing an artificial general engineer for physical systems secured new capital from Jeff Bezos, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock.
The Independentai33 days ago
Pi Launches AI Cybersecurity Startup at $100M Valuation After Raising $35M, Counts xAI Among Early Customers
Pi emerged from stealth on June 10, 2026, valued at $100 million after raising $35 million. The AI agent is already used by xAI and Navan to identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
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orlandoweekly.combusiness34 days ago
Tiger Global Leads Funding Round Valuing PopUp Bagels at $300 Million, a Five-Fold Increase in Five Months
The late-March investment marks a five-fold valuation increase in five months for the bagel chain founded in 2020. Tiger Global has exited more than 85 companies from its most recent fund.
forbes.combusiness34 days ago
Standard Bots Raises $200M at $1B Valuation as China Dominates Global Robot Installations
The Glen Cove, New York company said the round will expand production of AI-native robot arms and humanoids. It plans to manufacture all components domestically by 2027.
Techcrunchtechnology34 days ago
Sabertooth VC Places Nearly $400M Into 10 Late-Stage Tech Companies via SPVs
Justin Ernest’s firm used SPVs to place capital in Anthropic, Anduril, Databricks, PsiQuantum and SpaceX over the past year. Checks ranged from $10 million to $275 million.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology35 days ago
Sandstone Raises $30M Series A for Legal Workflow Automation Platform
Sandstone closed a $30 million Series A round six months after its $10 million seed. The funding will support product development for legal departments at small and mid-sized companies.
Fortunetechnology36 days ago
Anthropic’s Mythos AI Finds Unknown Flaws Across All Major OSes and Browsers, Prompting New York Startup A to Raise $37M for Autonomous
A raised $37 million after Anthropic’s Mythos model exposed zero-day flaws across major systems. The company runs continuous simulated attacks for enterprise clients.
thenextweb.comai36 days ago
Moonshot AI seeks up to $2 billion in new round targeting $30 billion valuation
The Beijing-based developer of the Kimi chatbot has opened talks to raise more than $1 billion. The round would be its third financing in six months and would value the firm at $30 billion.
technology36 days ago
Tech founders share online accounts of difficult venture capital meetings
Founders posted on X about past pitch meetings they described as negative experiences. A venture capitalist responded to some of the posts over the weekend.
forbes.comai37 days ago
Chai Discovery Signs AI Drug-Development Deals With Pfizer and Eli Lilly, Plans $400M Raise at $3.4B Valuation
The San Francisco startup valued at $1.3 billion in January 2026 has partnered with two major drugmakers and is raising funds at a $3.4 billion valuation.
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CoinDeskfinance38 days ago
DFG's James Wo Turned $20M Maternal Investment Into $1B Crypto Fund
James Wo turned a $20 million family investment into a crypto fund managing over $1 billion. He spoke at the Proof of Talk conference in Paris on June 6, 2026.
teslarati.combusiness38 days ago
SpaceX Files for $75 Billion IPO at $1.5 Trillion Valuation
The company plans to sell 555 million shares in the largest IPO on record. Early investors and executives stand to gain billions based on a $1.5 trillion valuation.