Mirai raises $10M to optimize on-device AI performance
London-based startup Mirai has raised a $10 million seed round led by Uncork Capital to build an inference engine that optimizes AI performance on consumer hardware.
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670 storiesAmari AI raises $4.5 million to automate customs brokerage
Amari AI raised $4.5 million to automate customs brokerage paperwork, helping firms manage trade compliance amid industry labor shortages and shifting trade policies.
Freeform raises $67 million to scale AI-native metal 3D printing
Freeform raised $67 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-native metal 3D-printing platform and expand its workforce by as many as 100 employees.
How to structure equity and hiring for early-stage startups
General Catalyst’s Yuri Sagalov advises founders to prioritize mission-driven early hires and structure equity splits to avoid future deadlocks while avoiding meddling investors.
Etsy sells Depop to eBay for $1.2 billion
Etsy is selling its secondhand clothing marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2 billion in cash, marking another divestment as the company struggles to grow its core business.
World Labs secures $200M from Autodesk in $1B funding round
World Labs secured a $200 million investment from Autodesk as part of a $1 billion funding round to integrate world models into 3D design workflows.
Kana raises $15M to build flexible marketing AI agents
San Francisco-based Kana has raised $15 million in seed funding led by Mayfield to develop flexible, "loosely coupled" AI agents for marketing operations.
Venice raises $25 million to challenge identity security incumbents
Cybersecurity startup Venice raised $25 million in Series A funding to challenge incumbents like CyberArk by consolidating identity access management for cloud and on-premises environments.
Benchmark adds Jack Altman and his Alt Capital team
Jack Altman is joining venture capital firm Benchmark as a general partner, bringing his team from Alt Capital with him to the historically flat firm.
Thrive Capital raises $10 billion for its 10th fund
Thrive Capital has raised $10 billion for its 10th fund, nearly doubling its previous size, with $1 billion earmarked for early-stage investments.
Climactic launches Material Scale to fund materials startups
Climactic has launched Material Scale, a hybrid debt-equity vehicle backed by an $11 million SPV, to help materials startups scale by connecting them with bulk buyers.
Nearly 20 U.S. AI startups raise mega-rounds early in 2026
Nearly 20 U.S.-based AI startups have secured mega-rounds of $100 million or more in early 2026, continuing last year's massive investment trend.
SpendRule raises $2M to automate hospital spending audits
SpendRule emerged from stealth with $2 million in funding to help healthcare systems use AI to track and manage spending on services that lack barcodes.
Dentio raises $2.3M from a16z to automate dental administration
Swedish AI dental startup Dentio raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, highlighting the VC firm's active search for European deal flow.
Terra Industries raises $22M to expand defense tech to Saudi Arabia
Terra Industries raised $22 million in an extension round to scale its autonomous defense systems, bringing its total funding to $34 million.
New documents reveal Epstein’s ties to EV startup pitches
New documents reveal businessman David Stern pitched investments in EV startups like Canoo and Lucid Motors to Jeffrey Epstein, though Epstein never invested in the companies.
How to get into a16z’s competitive Speedrun accelerator
Andreessen Horowitz’s Speedrun accelerator, which accepts less than 1% of applicants, offers up to $1 million in funding and operational support for early-stage startups.
Cherryrock Capital closes debut fund to back overlooked founders
Stacy Brown-Philpot’s Cherryrock Capital has closed its debut fund and is targeting 12 to 15 investments in underinvested founders at the Series A and B stages.
India approves $1.1 billion state-backed venture capital program
India has approved a $1.1 billion state-backed venture capital program to finance deep tech and manufacturing startups, aiming to bolster the ecosystem amid declining private investment.
Didero raises $30M to automate manufacturing procurement
Didero raised $30 million in Series A funding to deploy an agentic AI platform that automates complex, global manufacturing procurement workflows.