Startups

Monarch Quantum: $55 Million Raised For Quantum Photonics Infrastructure Scale-Up

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Monarch Quantum, a quantum photonics hardware company, announced a $55 million oversubscribed growth round as it looks to scale production of its integrated photonics systems for quantum technologies. The funding brings the company’s total capital and customer contracts to more than $115 million within six months of its founding in 2025.

Variance: $21.5 Million Raised For AI Risk And Compliance Workflow Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Variance, an AI platform focused on risk, fraud, and compliance workflows, has raised $21.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Ten Eleven Ventures, with participation from 645 Ventures, Y Combinator, Urban Innovation Fund, and Okta Ventures. The company has now raised $26 million to date.

Sub-Q Bionics: $1.5 Million Raised For Implantable Lymphedema Treatment Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Sub-Q Bionics announced it has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to advance a novel implantable solution designed to improve care for patients living with Lymphedema. The round included participation from Mayo Clinic, Yeda Research and Development Company, several private investors, and matching support from the Israel Innovation Authority.

Uniblock: $5.2 Million Raised For Blockchain Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Uniblock, a managed infrastructure layer for blockchain applications, announced it has raised $5.2 million in new funding, bringing its total funding to $7.5 million. The round included a global group of investors spanning the U.S., Japan, India, Singapore, and the Solana ecosystem, along with participation from executives affiliated with major crypto and technology companies.

OpenAI: $122 Billion Funding At $852 Billion Valuation Raised To Accelerate Next Phase Of AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

OpenAI announced it has closed a $122 billion funding round at a post-money valuation of $852 billion, marking one of the largest capital raises in history and positioning the company to expand its role as core infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The funding round was backed by major strategic and institutional investors, including Amazon, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Microsoft, as well as firms such as Andreessen Horowitz and ARK Invest. OpenAI also expanded participation to individual investors through bank channels, raising more than $3 billion.

Treeline: $25 Million Raised For AI-Powered IT Operating System Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Treeline announced it has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, as the company looks to modernize IT services through a software- and AI-driven platform.

Depthfirst: $80 Million Raised For AI-Native Cybersecurity Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

depthfirst, an applied AI lab focused on securing software systems, announced it has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $120 million. The round was led by Meritech Capital, with participation from Forerunner Ventures and The House Fund, alongside existing investors including Accel, Box Group, Liquid 2 Ventures, Alt Capital, and Mantis VC.

ThinkLabs AI: $28 Million Raised For AI-Powered Grid Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

ThinkLabs AI, an AI-powered grid intelligence company, announced it has raised $28 million in a Series A funding round led by Energy Impact Partners, with participation from NVentures and Edison International.

Emerald AI: $25 Million Raised To Transform Data Centers Into Flexible Power Grid Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Emerald AI announced a $25 million strategic expansion round as it looks to address one of the most pressing constraints facing the artificial intelligence industry: energy availability. The round was led by Energy Impact Partners, with participation from a wide range of financial and strategic investors, including Amplo, Eaton, GE Vernova, IQT, Lowercarbon Capital, NVentures, Radical Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Samsung, and Siemens.

9fin: $170 Million At $1.3 Billion Valuation Raised For AI-Based Debt Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

9fin has raised $170 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation, as the company looks to scale its AI-native platform for global debt markets. The round was led by HarbourVest Partners, with participation from CPP Investments and existing investors including Redalpine, Highland Europe, Spark Capital, and Seedcamp.

Sycamore: $65 Million Raised For Enterprise AI Agent Operating System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Sycamore has raised $65 million in a seed funding round to build a trusted operating system for autonomous enterprise AI, positioning itself to address growing demand for infrastructure that enables organizations to deploy AI agents securely and at scale.

Foreverland: €6 Million Raised To Accelerate International Expansion And Scale Cocoa-Free Chocolate Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Foreverland, an Italian foodtech company developing cocoa-free chocolate alternatives, has raised €6 million in new funding, bringing its total capital raised to €9.4 million. The round included follow-on participation from existing investors Kost Capital and Maia Ventures, alongside new backing from CDP Venture Capital, Linfa agrifoodtech fund managed by Riello Investimenti SGR, and Newtree Impact.

EGIDE: €8 Million Seed Round Raised For Affordable Defense Systems Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

EGIDE, a France-based defense technology startup, has raised €8 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the development of next-generation, cost-efficient defense systems designed to counter the growing threat of low-cost drones and strike munitions.

CisLunar Industries: $2.6 Million Raised For Space Power Infrastructure Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

CisLunar Industries, a space power infrastructure company, announced it has raised $2.6 million in an oversubscribed seed round to accelerate development and production of its Electric Power Intelligent Conversion (EPIC) product line for applications in Earth orbit and beyond. The funding round was led by Colorado ONE Fund, with participation from Stout Street Capital, RIT Venture Fund, Deming Center Venture Fund, and strategic angel investors.

Hamilton AI: $7.5 Million Raised For Private Aviation AI Execution Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Hamilton AI Inc has raised $7.5 million in a seed funding round to advance its AI-powered execution platform for private aviation operators. The round was led by TTV Capital, with participation from Bling Capital, Cambrian Ventures, FJ Labs, Weekend Fund, Mintaka Ventures, Correlation VC, and HF0.

JAAQ: $17 Million Raised For Behavioral Health And Digital Engagement Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

JAAQ has raised $17 million to scale its clinically governed behavioral health and digital engagement platform, as the company looks to expand enterprise partnerships, deepen its clinical infrastructure, and accelerate entry into the U.S. market.

SPARK Microsystems: C$17 Million Raised For Wireless Semiconductor Technology Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

SPARK Microsystems announced it has closed a C$17 million Series B follow-on financing round to accelerate commercialization of its next-generation wireless technology. The round was co-led by Idealist Capital and Real Ventures, with participation from Cycle Capital, ND Capital, and EDC.

Interloom: $16.5 Million Seed Funding Raised For Enterprise AI Memory Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Interloom announced it has raised $16.5 million in a seed funding round to address a critical limitation in enterprise AI, the lack of institutional memory. The round was led by DN Capital, with participation from Bek Ventures and Air Street Capital.

Congruence Therapeutics: $39.5 Million Secured To Advance Small Molecule Correctors Into Clinical Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Congruence Therapeutics has announced the closing of a $39.5 million financing to support the advancement of its pipeline of small molecule correctors targeting diseases caused by protein misfolding. The financing round was co-led by Dimension and OrbiMed, with participation from Amplitude Ventures, FSTQ, Lumira Ventures, Investissement Québec, BDC Capital, Driehaus Capital Management, and Silver Arc.

Laigo Bio: €17 Million Raised For Biotech Developing SureTACs Precision Protein Degradation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Laigo Bio, a Netherlands-based biotech company developing targeted protein degradation therapies, has completed the final close of its oversubscribed seed financing round, bringing the total raised to €17 million.

Posh: $37 Million Raised For Digital Ticketing And Event Management Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Posh, a NYC-based digital ticketing and event management platform, has raised $37 million in a Series B funding round led by FirstMark, with participation from Causeway Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Companyon Ventures, and Epic Ventures.

Cleavr: $1 Million Raised For AI Accounts Receivable Automation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Cleavr, a Paris-based developer of an AI-powered accounts receivable automation platform, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate product development and expand across France and broader European markets.

UpSurgeOn: €5 Million Closed To Advance Hybrid Surgical Training Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

UpSurgeOn announced the closing of a €5 million investment round to accelerate its global expansion and advance its hybrid surgical training technologies. The funding round was led by CDP Venture Capital, with participation from SIMEST, Deep Blue Ventures, Azimut Libera Impresa, and FBH S.p.A. This follows a previous €3 million round completed in 2022, bringing total institutional funding to over €8 million.

Amani Therapeutics: $25 Million Raised To Advance Neuropsychiatric Therapy AM-01

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Amani Therapeutics has raised $25 million in a Series A financing to advance its lead program, AM-01, a potential best-in-class therapy targeting serious neuropsychiatric disorders.

Pro Padel League: $15 Million Raised For Expansion Of North American Professional Padel Circuit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

The Pro Padel League, a professional padel league operating across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, announced it has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Charlotte Hornets co-chairman and governor Rick Schnall.

Valinor Digital: $25 Million Raised To Build Blockchain-Based Credit Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Valinor Digital, a modern credit institution operating at the intersection of credit and blockchain, announced it has raised $25 million in a seed funding round to expand its “Open Credit” platform. The round was led by Castle Island Ventures, with participation from investors across credit, fintech, and crypto, as well as continued backing from Paul Prager and Nazar Khan of TeraWulf.

Talino: $7.5 Million Raised To Build Fintech Foundry And Modernize Cross-Border Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Talino announced it has closed a $7.5 million Series A funding round to transition from a venture studio into a full-scale fintech foundry focused on modernizing cross-border financial infrastructure. The round was led by Chemonics International, with participation from Mt Sinai Capital and Gulf Blvd.

Doctronic: $40 Million Raised For AI-Based Prescription Renewal And Autonomous Clinical Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Doctronic announced it has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Abstract and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Union Square Ventures, Seven Stars, Mantis, and Tusk Ventures. The financing, the company’s third round in less than 12 months, brings total funding to more than $65 million.

Create Wellness: $20 Million Raised For Creatine Supplement Expansion And Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Create Wellness, a New York-based creatine-focused wellness company, announced it has raised $20 million in Series B funding to accelerate growth and expand its presence across retail and e-commerce channels. The funding round was led by Alliance Consumer Growth, with participation from Impact Capital, the family office of entrepreneur Mike Repole, and existing investor Unilever Ventures.

ScaleOps: $130 Million At Over $800 Million Valuation Raised For Autonomous Cloud And AI Infrastructure Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

ScaleOps has raised $130 million in Series C funding at a valuation exceeding $800 million, as the company looks to expand its position in autonomous cloud and AI infrastructure resource management. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, NFX, Glilot Capital Partners, and Picture Capital. This brings the company’s total funding to more than $210 million.