Startups

Iridius: $8.6 Million Seed Funding Raised To Build Compliance-By-Design AI Platform For Regulated Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Iridius, a compliance-by-design AI platform for regulated workflow execution, has raised $8.6 million in seed funding led by Chalfen Ventures, with participation from Osage Venture Partners, Accenture Ventures, and Rock Yard Ventures. Separately, Accenture has also made a strategic investment in Iridius through Accenture Ventures and announced a partnership to support life sciences organizations in scaling AI adoption with compliance, traceability, and auditability embedded at every stage.

Era: $11 Million Raised To Build The Intelligence Layer For A New Ecosystem Of AI-Powered Devices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Era, a startup building a platform that enables any device manufacturer, brand, designer, or creator to make intelligent objects with their own distinct style and behavior, has raised $11 million in seed funding and launched publicly. The round was led by Topology Ventures, with participation from betaworks, AIR (Collab Fund), Abstract, BoxGroup, Mozilla Ventures, and Collaborative Fund, alongside a group of angel investors including Caterina Fake and Ken Kocienda.

Cognition: AI Coding Startup In Funding Talks At $25 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Cognition, the San Francisco-based AI coding startup behind autonomous software engineer Devin, is in early talks to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in a new funding round that would value the company at $25 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. The discussions are ongoing and terms could change, but the round would more than double the company's current valuation of $10.2 billion, set just months ago.

Cloudsmith: $72 Million Series C Raised To Secure The AI-Powered Software Supply Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Cloudsmith, a universal artifact management platform based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has raised $72 million in a Series C financing round to accelerate product development and expand its go-to-market capabilities as enterprises increasingly adopt AI-driven software development. The round was led by TCV and included participation from Insight Partners, along with other existing investors.

Rilian: $17.5 Million In Seed Funding Raised To Advance Agentic AI For Cyber And Defense Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Rilian, a McLean, Virginia-based provider of AI-native cybersecurity and defense systems integration, has raised $17.5 million in seed and seed extension funding to expand its agentic AI platform across the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and other Allied nations. The round was led by 8VC, First In, and Tamarack Global, with participation from 8090 Industries, Liquid 2 Ventures, Perot Jain, and Protego Ventures. Proceeds will support go-to-market efforts, engineering talent acquisition, and research and development in agentic AI-powered cyber and defense technology solutions for commercial markets and nation-scale environments.

The Many: Majority Stake In CatalystXR Expands Global Immersive Technology Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

The Many announced it has acquired a majority stake in CatalystXR, expanding its capabilities in XR, VR, and AR as part of its global growth strategy.

Firenze: £6 Million Raised For Wealth Management Credit Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Firenze, a fintech platform focused on credit infrastructure for wealth management, has secured £6 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by AlbionVC, with follow-on backing from existing investors including Outward VC and Form Ventures. The raise comes just 12 months after its £2.5 million seed round and reflects accelerating institutional adoption of its Lombard lending technology.

Polymarket: $15 Billion Valuation Talks Highlight Rapid Rise Of Prediction Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Polymarket is seeking to raise approximately $400 million in new funding, which would build on a previously reported $600 million investment and further cement its position as one of the most highly valued companies in the emerging event-based trading market, according to a Bloomberg report.

Protos Security: Acquisition Of AT-RISK International Accelerates Global Intelligence-Led Protection Platform Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Protos Security announced it has acquired AT-RISK International, a globally recognized provider of executive protection, intelligence, and risk consulting services, marking a significant step in Protos’ strategy to build a software-enabled, integrated protection platform with global reach.

Andreessen Horowitz Invests In MTS As New Media Platform Aims To Redefine Real-Time Information Consumption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz announced its investment in MTS, a newly launched media company, with the acronym standing for “Monitoring the Situation.” The name underscores the company’s core focus on continuously tracking, analyzing, and explaining fast-moving events as they unfold across the internet and the broader media ecosystem.

Coral: $12.5 Million Raised To Automate Healthcare Administrative Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Coral has raised $12.5 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed and Z47, as the company scales its platform designed to automate administrative workflows across the U.S. healthcare system.

OrangeQS: €15 Million Seed Extension And Industry Partnerships Advance Quantum Chip Testing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

OrangeQS announced the extension of its seed funding round to €15 million with a new investment from the European Innovation Council Fund, alongside the launch of a strategic partnership program with leading quantum hardware companies.

brainjo: €2 Million Seed Round To Advance VR-Based Digital Therapies For ADHD

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

brainjo GmbH announced it has raised €2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of virtual reality-based digital therapeutics, with an initial focus on treating children with ADHD. The round was led by HTGF High-Tech Gründerfonds, with participation from MEDICE – The Health Family, Andreas Weinhut, and angel investors from better ventures. The funding will support regulatory approval efforts for brainjo’s first VR-based Digital Health Application (DiGA), designed to be prescribed by healthcare providers and reimbursed through health insurance systems.

Planetary: $28 Million Raise To Scale Fermentation Platform For Sustainable Protein And Ingredients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

planetary announced it has raised $28 million in a combined equity and credit financing to expand its global fermentation platform and accelerate production of sustainable protein and food ingredients.

Bioxtreme: Strategic Investment From Serra Holding And Plaxtreme Launch Advance Neurorehabilitation Robotics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Bioxtreme announced a new strategic investment led by Serra Holding, bringing its total funding to $15 million and supporting the global expansion of its AI-powered rehabilitation technologies alongside the launch of its next-generation device, Plaxtreme.

Humble: $24 Million Seed Round Fuels Launch Of Autonomous, Cabless Electric Freight Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Humble emerged from stealth with $24 million in seed funding to develop a new class of fully autonomous, cabless electric haulers designed to transform freight transportation. The round was led by Eclipse, with participation from Energy Impact Partners and other investors. The funding will support continued vehicle development, expansion of the company’s autonomy stack, pilot deployments, and early manufacturing efforts.

Audrey AI: $1.8 Million Pre-Seed To Transform Financial Auditing With Agentic AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Audrey AI announced it has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to scale its purpose-built artificial intelligence platform designed for financial auditors. The round was led by Sure Valley Ventures and Delta Partners, with participation from Enterprise Ireland, Donnchadh Casey, Conor Jones, and a group of former Big Four auditors.

ViewsML: $4.9 Million Seed Funding Raised To Commercialize AI-Powered Virtual Biomarker Staining Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

ViewsML announced it has raised $4.9 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to accelerate commercialization of its virtual biomarker staining platform. The round was led by Wittington Ventures, with participation from Continuum Health Ventures and Mayo Clinic, alongside existing investors including RiSC Capital, Debiopharm, WUTIF, Defined, and e-Fund.

Almanac Health: $10 Million Raised For Research-Validated Clinical AI Platform Empowering Clinicians

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Almanac Health, a research-validated clinical AI platform focused on evidence-based clinical decision support, has raised $10 million in a seed round led by F-Prime, with participation from General Catalyst and Lightspeed Venture Partners. General Catalyst previously led the company’s pre-seed round, which also included participation from Soma Capital. The new financing brings Almanac Health’s total funding to nearly $12 million.

Brev: $3.3 Million Raised For AI-Native Business Operations Platform Connecting Goals To Execution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Brev, an AI-native business operations platform designed to connect company goals with day-to-day execution, announced it has raised $3.3 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Resolute Ventures, with participation from shuckerVC, Duro VC, Gaingels, and FOG Ventures.

Omni: $120 Million Series C Raised At $1.5 Billion Valuation For AI Analytics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Omni announced it has raised $120 million in a Series C funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation, led by ICONIQ with participation from Theory Ventures, First Round Capital, Redpoint Ventures, and GV. The round includes a $30 million employee tender offer and represents a significant increase from the company’s $650 million valuation in March 2025.

Pudu Robotics: $150 Million At $1.5 Billion Valuation Raised For Commercial Service Robotics Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, announced that it has raised nearly $150 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation above $1.5 billion. The latest raise brings the company’s cumulative funding to more than $300 million, underscoring strong investor confidence in its technology, scalability, and global market position.

Octen: $10 Million Seed And New API Launch Aim To Redefine Search Infrastructure For AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Octen announced the launch of its web search API designed for the “agentic internet,” alongside the completion of a $10 million seed funding round led by Square Peg.

C-Infinity: $16 Million Funding Raised For AI-Driven Manufacturing Process Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

C-Infinity announced it has raised $16 million in funding to accelerate development of its AI platform, AutoAssembler, which automates the translation of digital designs into production-ready manufacturing plans. The round was led by Canaan Partners, with participation from Inventus Capital Partners, Bee Partners, and Radius Capital.

Openly: Growth Investment Round And Expanded Allianz Partnership Fuel U.S. Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Openly announced the close of a growth investment round led by existing investors Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners, and Gradient, with strategic participation from Allianz X. The company also expanded its long-term reinsurance partnership with Allianz Re.

Schematic: $6.5 Million Raised And Stripe App Launch Targets Runtime Monetization For SaaS And AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Schematic announced it has raised $6.5 million in new funding, bringing total capital raised to more than $12 million, alongside the launch of its Stripe App to address entitlements as a core component of modern billing infrastructure. The round was backed by S3 Ventures, MHS Capital, Active Capital, NextView Ventures, and Ritual Capital, along with angel investors including founders of LaunchDarkly, CrowdStrike, and Salesloft.

Courier Health: $50 Million Series B Fuels AI-Driven Patient Experience Platform For Biopharma

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Courier Health announced it has raised $50 million in a Series B round led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from existing investors including Norwest and Work-Bench. The funding will support continued product innovation and expansion of Courier Health’s platform, which is designed to orchestrate and personalize patient journeys across the life sciences industry.

VAST Data: $30 Billion Valuation Achieved In Series F As AI Infrastructure Demand Accelerates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

VAST Data announced the close of its Series F financing at a $30 billion valuation, marking more than a threefold increase from its $9.1 billion valuation in 2023 and reflecting surging demand for next-generation AI infrastructure.

Ultralight: $9.3 Million Raised For AI-Native Platform Powering Personalized Medicine

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Ultralight, an AI-native software platform designed for modern medical practices, announced it has raised $9.3 million in seed funding to support clinicians delivering personalized, preventive care.

Zenskar: $15 Million Series A Expands Agentic Billing Platform For B2B Revenue Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Zenskar announced it has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Shine Capital, and Rho, with participation from Rocketship, J-Ventures, Future Back Ventures by Bain & Company, and Converge.