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Funding RSS ↗DeepInfra ARR surpasses $100M driven by demand for AI inference infrastructure
On 2026/9/30, GlobeNewswire reported that DeepInfra, a US AI inference infrastructure company, surpassed USD 100 million in ARR, driven by demand for AI inference.
Destro raises USD 8 million seed round
On 2026/9/30, AIUnderstanding reported that Destro, an AI startup team, had raised USD 8 million in seed funding.
ElevenLabs valuation doubles to USD 22 billion as employee secondary share transaction closes
On 2026/9/30, TechCrunch reported that AI voice company ElevenLabs doubled its valuation to USD 22 billion. It completed a USD 300 million employee secondary share tender offer co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price, doubling the USD 11 billion valuation from its funding in month 2. Employees can realize part of their equity before the company lists.
EliseAI raises $350M at $4B valuation with ARR surpasses $200M
On 2026/9/30, according to LinkedIn, EliseAI reported a revenue growth signal in the AI Healthcare sector.
Flatkey raises USD 10 million in Series A funding
On 2026/9/30, AIUnderstanding reported that Flatkey raised USD 10 million in Series A funding. It is an AI startup team.
Flow Engineering raises USD 50 million Series B at USD 750 million valuation
According to Unite.AI, on 2026/9/30, agentic hardware development platform company Flow Engineering raised USD 50 million in Series B funding at a USD 750 million valuation, co-led by Valor Equity Partners founder Antonio Gracias and Atreides Management’s Gavin Baker, with Sequoia Capital and others participating. Founded by Pari Singh and headquartered in San Francisco, it uses agents to connect requirements, CAD, simulation and testing, with customers including Rivian adopting its platform.
GMI Cloud raises USD 668 million in equity and debt
On 2026/9/30, 36Kr reported that AI computing cloud platform GMI Cloud had raised USD 668 million in equity and debt funding led by ARCHIV, with NVIDIA participating. Contracted annualized revenue exceeded USD 600 million.
Guangtezhiban raises RMB 30 million in Series A financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Guangtezhiban completed Series A financing, raising RMB 30 million. Investors were lead investor TriSummit Capital. The company is a developer and supplier of AI toys for children.
Guicheng Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Guicheng Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Qingmiao Artificial Intelligence Industry Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of AI-driven electronic design automation.
Inbolt Raises EUR 11M in Series A
On September 30, 2026, France-based Inbolt raised EUR 11 million in a Series A led by Shift4Good. The company uses real-time machine vision and spatial perception to help industrial robots adapt to different parts and workstations.
Jidou Technology raises more than CNY one hundred million in strategic funding
On 2026/9/30, 36Kr reported that China’s Jidou Technology had raised more than CNY one hundred million in strategic funding for product R&D and market expansion. It focuses on intelligent driving and in-vehicle systems.
Meshy discloses ARR above USD 100 million
On 2026/9/30, Meshy reported in an official press release that the 3D generative AI company Meshy disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) above USD 100 million. It clarified that the figure was ARR rather than actual full-year revenue.
Metaview completes USD 60 million in Series C funding to expand its AI recruitment platform
According to Unite.AI, on 2026/9/30, AI recruitment platform Metaview completed USD 60 million in Series C funding led by Insight Partners, with participation from GV, Seedcamp, Vertex Ventures US, Plural, and others. Founded in 2018 by former Uber and Palantir executives Siadhal Magos and Shahriar Tajbakhsh, it has captured more than 6 million interviews and supports hiring at more than 7000 enterprises. Total funding is USD 110 million.
Miter raises USD 40 million Series B to build AI-native construction operating system
According to Unite.AI, on 2026/9/30, AI-native construction operating system company Miter raised USD 40 million in Series B funding led by Battery Ventures, with Bessemer Venture Partners and Coatue participating. Headquartered in San Francisco, it unifies payroll, compliance, jobsites and project costs. More than 2000 contractors use it, with approximately 2% of US construction workers paid through its system. Total funding reached USD 78 million. Connor Watumull and Tobin Paxton co-founded the company.
Multiplier ARR hit $100M
On 2026/9/30, Multiplier reported that the US global employment and payroll platform reached USD 100 million in ARR. The company provides a global HR and payroll platform.
Omnilex surpasses $2M ARR
On 2026/9/30, LinkedIn reported that Switzerland's Omnilex surpassed USD 2 million in ARR. The legal AI startup focuses on cross-border legal data and search.
OpenAI plans USD 30 billion funding round, targeting USD 1.4 trillion valuation
On 2026/9/30, Touzijie AI reported that OpenAI planned to launch a new USD 30 billion funding round targeting a USD 1.4 trillion valuation. A leading global AI research organization with products including ChatGPT, it will use the funds for model R&D and computing infrastructure.
OuterSignal raises $22M Series A
On 2026/9/30, genztech reported that OuterSignal, a US satellite communications company, completed USD 22 million in Series A funding. The company develops optical inter-satellite link technology to improve networking and communications capabilities in low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations.
Quotr Raises USD 4M in Seed Round
On September 30, 2026, US-based Quotr raised USD 4 million in a Seed round led by Llama Ventures. The company automates construction estimation, bills of quantities, quoting and materials procurement with AI.
Reco ARR hit $10M+ expected to triple in 2026 after $55M Series B extension
On 2026/9/30, according to BigGo, Reco reported a revenue growth signal in the AI Cybersecurity sector.
Restate raises USD 20 million in Series A funding
On 2026/9/30, AIUnderstanding reported that workflow orchestration company Restate raised USD 20 million in Series A funding from Singular.
Saga ARR surpasses $5.8M within 21 months of launch
On 2026/9/30, LinkedIn reported that Saga in the Netherlands surpassed USD 5.8 million in ARR within 21 months of launch. The AI search startup is run by a bootstrapped independent development team.
Shenqiongxinghe completes angel financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Shenqiongxinghe completed angel financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Hanyuanzichan, Houxue Capital, Qianrong Capital. The company is an embodied intelligence brain developer.
Shuzhikunpeng completes equity financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Shuzhikunpeng completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Taizhouluqiaoqizhen Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Changzhouzhirongwenzaifucheng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of embodied AI robots control systems.