Startups

Shield AI: $2 Billion Raise And Aechelon Acquisition At $12.7 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Shield AI announced it is raising $1.5 billion in Series G funding alongside $500 million in preferred equity financing, reaching a $12.7 billion post-money valuation, while also acquiring Aechelon Technology Inc to expand its defense simulation and autonomy capabilities.

Dash0: $110 Million Series B At $1 Billion Valuation Raised For AI Observability Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Dash0 announced it has raised $110 million in Series B funding at a $1 billion valuation, as the company accelerates its push to build an AI-powered observability platform designed to autonomously manage production systems. The round was led by Balderton Capital, with participation from DTCP Growth, Accel, Cherry Ventures, DIG Ventures, and strategic partners July Fund and T.Capital. The financing brings Dash0’s total funding to $155 million and establishes it as a unicorn in enterprise infrastructure.

Gimlet Labs: $80 Million Raised For AI Inference Software Platform Scaling Multi-Silicon Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Gimlet Labs has raised $80 million in a Series A funding round led by Menlo Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $92 million as it looks to scale its multi-silicon AI inference platform.

Conntour: $7 Million Raised For AI Video Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Conntour, an AI video intelligence platform company, announced the launch of its business alongside a $7 million seed funding round backed by General Catalyst, Y Combinator, SV Angel, and Liquid 2 Ventures, among others.

Deccan AI: $25 Million Raised For Highly Accurate AI Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Deccan AI announced it has raised $25 million in funding to advance its focus on building highly accurate artificial intelligence systems, positioning itself in contrast to the broader industry emphasis on “superintelligence.” The round was led by A91 Partners, with participation from Susquehanna and existing investor Prosus Ventures.

Terrestrial Bio: $50 Million Raised For Microarray Patch Therapeutics Platform And Rebrand From Vaxess Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Terrestrial Bio, a biotech company developing a microarray patch platform for therapeutics, announced it has raised $50 million in Series C funding and rebranded from Vaxess Technologies. The funding round was led by RA Capital, with participation from Engine Ventures, GHIC, and SiteGround.

KilgourMD: Series A Funding Raised To Advance Scalp Health And Hair Regrowth Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

KilgourMD, a dermatologist-founded, science-backed scalp health and hair growth brand, announced the close of its Series A funding round led by Prelude Growth Partners.

Cents: $140 Million Raised For Laundry Software, Hardware, And Payments Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Cents, a New York-based provider of integrated software, hardware, and payments technology for the laundry industry, has raised $140 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Sumeru Equity Partners, with participation from Camber Creek.

Xona: $170 Million Raised For Commercial Navigation Satellite Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Xona Space Systems has raised $170 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate the deployment of its low Earth orbit satellite constellation aimed at providing a commercial alternative to traditional GPS systems.

Steno: $49 Million Raised For Legal Tech And Court Reporting Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Steno, a Los Angeles-based provider of tech-enabled court reporting and litigation support services, has raised $49 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Savano Capital Partners, with continued participation from First Round Capital, The Legal Tech Fund, and other strategic investors.

Blossom Health: $20 Million Raised For AI Psychiatry Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Blossom Health, an AI operating system provider for psychiatry, announced that it has raised $20 million across a Series A and Seed funding round to expand access to mental healthcare and accelerate development of its applied AI technology.

eMed: $200 Million At $2+ Billion Valuation Raised For Digital Healthcare Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Miami-based eMed announced it has raised $200 million in funding at a $2 billion plus valuation, reinforcing its position as a growing player in employer-focused digital healthcare and population health management.

Scalvy: $13.9 Million Raised For Distributed Power Delivery Platform Scaling AI Data Centers And Electrification

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Scalvy, a distributed power delivery company based in Austin, Texas, has raised $13.9 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to approximately $17 million.

Mirage: $75 Million Raised For AI Video Creation Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Mirage, a New York City-based AI video creation platform, has raised $75 million in growth financing from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund, bringing its total funding to more than $175 million. The capital will support the company’s next phase of growth as it scales its global footprint and advances its “agentic” video editing technology.