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Funding RSS ↗Paraform grows revenue 10 times in 2025
On 2026/4/29, YouTube reported that recruitment platform Paraform, founded by John Kim, had grown revenue 10 times in 2025 without disclosing a specific amount. The USD 50 million paid to recruiters on its platform was not counted as revenue. It did not disclose funding or valuation.
Recursive Superintelligence raises USD 650 million in angel financing
On 2026-04-29, according to Xiniu Data, Recursive Superintelligence completed angel financing, raising USD 650 million. Investors were lead investor Google Ventures, participating investor Yingweida, participating investor AMD, participating investor Greycroft. The company is a provider of artificial general intelligence technology services.
Socure exceeds USD 340 million in ARR, up 62% year over year
On 2026/4/29, Socure reported that the identity verification platform Socure exceeded USD 340 million in first-quarter ARR, up 62% year over year, with more than 3,000 customers. It did not disclose its latest funding or valuation.
Tongxin Intelligence raises an undisclosed amount in equity financing
On 2026-04-29, according to Xiniu Data, Tongxin Intelligence completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Tongzhi Artificial Intelligence Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer and manufacturer of intelligent robots.
TranscEngram raises hundreds of millions of RMB in angel financing
On 2026-04-29, according to Xiniu Data, TranscEngram completed angel financing, raising hundreds of millions of RMB. Investors were Zhengdazhiyao Investment (Beijing) Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai Zhangjiangsuifeng Phase Two Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Shanghai Puchuanglingke Enterprise Management Partnership (Limited Partnership), Zhangjianggaoke and others. The company is a developer of AI large-model technology.
Nexxa grows first-quarter ARR 4 times
On 2026/4/28, LinkedIn reported that industrial engineering AI platform Nexxa had grown first-quarter ARR 4 times without disclosing a specific amount. It did not disclose funding or valuation.
TriFetch raises USD 1.9 million in seed financing
On 2026-4-28, according to Xiniu Data, TriFetch completed seed financing, raising USD 1.9 million. Investors were Nexus Venture Partners, Google, Hipprocratic, Mercor and others.
Xiaohongshu completes equity financing with an undisclosed amount
On 2026/4/28, Xiniu Data reported that Xiaohongshu completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. The investor was Shanghai Jiemian Cailianshe Technology Co., Ltd. The company provides a lifestyle-sharing platform for young people.
Cohere and Aleph Alpha announce partnership; combined ARR not disclosed
In 2026/4, Cohere announced a partnership with Aleph Alpha, without disclosing the claimed USD 262 million in combined ARR. The announcement also does not establish that an acquisition was completed. The original revenue figure has been withdrawn pending verification.
Zhanlushufeng raises an undisclosed amount in equity financing
On 2026-4-26, according to Xiniu Data, Zhanlushufeng completed equity financing, raising an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Qingmiao Artificial Intelligence Industry Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership).
ComfyUI raises USD 30 million at USD 500 million valuation
On 2026/4/25, Comfy reported that AI creative workflow platform ComfyUI had raised USD 30 million at a USD 500 million valuation, bringing total funding to USD 47 million, with 4 million users. It did not disclose specific investors.
Composio grows ARR 3 times early in the year and raises USD 25 million in Series A funding
On 2026/4/25, Ashby reported that AI agent integration platform Composio raised USD 25 million in Series A funding, led by Lightspeed. ARR grew 3 times early in the year, but the specific amount was undisclosed. It did not disclose its valuation.
Zhiyongkaiwu raises RMB 100 million in angel financing
On 2026-04-25, according to Xiniu Data, Zhiyongkaiwu completed angel financing, raising RMB 100 million. Investors were lead investor Ruifeng Capital, participating investor Chuangxiang Investment, participating investor Lixunjingmi. The company is a provider of enterprise AI agent technology development and scenario application services.
Bootstrapped KachingAppz reaches USD 12 million in ARR in 3.5 years
On 2026/4/24, X reported that KachingAppz, a Lithuanian Shopify app developer, reached USD 12 million in ARR after 3.5 years of bootstrapping, with 5 apps, 80,000 active users, and 40 employees, without raising funding. It did not disclose its valuation.
Google invests USD 10 billion in Anthropic at a USD 350 billion valuation
On 2026/4/24, IT Home reported that Google announced a USD 10 billion strategic investment in Anthropic at a valuation of USD 350 billion. Total investment could increase to as much as USD 40 billion if performance targets are met.
Jinnao Technology raises tens of millions of RMB in angel financing
On 2026-4-24, according to Xiniu Data, Jinnao Technology completed angel financing, raising tens of millions of RMB. Investors were Dinghuibaifu, Shanghai Zhishichanquan Fund, Pudong Venture Capital, Zhangjiangketou.
Centuro Global grows ARR 3 times over the past 12 months
On 2026/4/23, LinkedIn reported that UK AI immigration technology company Centuro Global had grown ARR to 3 times its previous level over the past year and was expanding hiring in the UK and US. It did not disclose a specific amount or valuation.
Clarasight grows ARR 5.5 times, reaches 150% net revenue retention
On 2026/4/23, LinkedIn reported that enterprise travel data platform Clarasight had disclosed 5.5 times ARR growth and 150% net revenue retention, without a specific amount. It did not disclose funding or valuation.
OpenAI raises USD 75 million in strategic financing
On 2026-04-23, according to Xiniu Data, OpenAI completed strategic financing, raising USD 75 million. Investors were Robinhood. The company is a developer of artificial general intelligence technology.
Moxin Artificial Intelligence raises an undisclosed amount in equity financing
On 2026-04-21, according to Xiniu Data, Moxin Artificial Intelligence completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Haininghaiyuanqizhenke Venture Capital Zi Partnership (Limited Partnership), Yueheruicheng (Shenzhen) Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is an AI chip designer.
Stedi grows paying customers 6 times, raises USD 50 million Series C
On 2026/4/20, LinkedIn reported that healthcare transaction platform Stedi had raised USD 50 million in Series C funding. Paying customers grew 6 times year over year and billed transactions more than 7 times, without disclosure of specific ARR. Valuation was undisclosed.
Coral doubles ARR in one month
On 2026/4/19, LinkedIn reported that Lightspeed-backed medical AI company Coral had doubled ARR over the past month and was expanding its sales team in New York. It did not disclose a specific amount or valuation.
Fronted ARR grows 4 times in eight months
On 2026/4/19, LinkedIn reported that Norwegian recruitment platform Fronted transitioned from founder-led sales to a professional sales team, with ARR growth of 4 times in eight months. The company did not disclose a specific amount or valuation.
MoonBundles doubles ARR to USD 500 thousand in four months
On 2026/4/19, LinkedIn reported that French Shopify app MoonBundles had grown ARR from 250 thousand to USD 500 thousand in four months, with a team of 6 and 29% growth in the latest 30 days. It did not disclose funding or valuation.