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Funding RSS ↗Sodu Tech Raises Over RMB 1B in New Round
On September 30, 2026, Shanghai-based Sodu Tech, a developer of general-purpose robots and physical-world foundation models, raised over RMB 1 billion in a new equity round co-led by Shanghai Guotou Xiandao, Guotai Haitong and Futeng Capital.
Sprive ARR surpasses $22.7M
On 2026/9/30, Beinsure reported that the UK's Sprive surpassed USD 22.7 million in ARR. The insurance technology startup focuses on motor insurance and insurtech.
Stord ARR nearing $1B after 4 years of 10X growth
On 2026/9/30, YouTube reported that Stord, a US supply chain logistics platform, was approaching USD 1 billion in ARR after growth of 10 times over four years. The company provides a supply chain logistics platform.
Tanci Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Tanci Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Hunan Shengdaxuesheng Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of large model AI agent and automation marketing technology.
Tangent Robotics Raises USD 4.5M in Pre-seed Round
On September 30, 2026, US-based Tangent Robotics raised USD 4.5 million in a Pre-seed round co-led by Fly Ventures and Toyota Ventures. The company develops fine manipulation, grasping and high-precision motion capabilities for industrial robots.
Varda Space Industries raises $251M Series D
On 2026/9/30, according to genztech, US space pharmaceutical company Varda Space Industries raised USD251 million in Series D financing. Investors included Lux Capital and Natural Capital. The company manufactures drug crystals in orbit.
Vector grows 909% entirely through an inbound strategy
On 2026/9/30, LinkedIn reported that US company Vector had achieved 909% growth entirely through an inbound strategy. It is a B2B SaaS team.
Xinyushishuo completes equity financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Xinyushishuo completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Kaolalingxi Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Suzhou Chixingruiqi Investment Management Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of AI application software.
Yitaijushen raises tens of millions of RMB in angel financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Yitaijushen completed angel financing, raising tens of millions of RMB. Investors were Puke Investment, Zhongping Capital, Jiaoyuanzichan, Xiangying Fund. The company is a provider of solutions for embodied intelligence data.
Yupanliangzhi raises hundreds of millions of RMB in equity financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Yupanliangzhi completed equity financing, raising hundreds of millions of RMB. Investors were Jinpu Investment, Beigong Investment, Yizhuangguotou, Huimei Capital, Sichuan Yuanshi Fund, Jiaminghaochun, Dengtaihua and others. The company is a developer of chips and systems combining quantum and AI computing.
Zenithon Raises USD 10M in Seed Round
On September 30, 2026, UK-based Zenithon raised USD 10 million in a Seed round with the lead investor undisclosed. The company builds world models for extreme physics domains such as rockets, fusion and chip manufacturing.
AMD plans approximately USD 8.2 billion acquisition of World Labs, founded by Fei-Fei Li
On 2026/9/29, PEDaily AI reported that AMD had announced plans to acquire World Labs, the world-model company founded by Fei-Fei Li, for approximately USD 8.2 billion, approximately CNY 55 billion. The transaction would bring world-model technology into AMD’s ecosystem, potentially allowing early investors and the founding team to realize returns.
Arga Labs MRR hits $40K in just 7 weeks with $10M seed
On 2026/9/29, PMF reported that US company Arga Labs reached USD 40,000 in monthly recurring revenue within 7 weeks, corresponding to approximately USD 480,000 in ARR. The company has received USD 10 million in seed funding.
Atomic Raises USD 12.5M in Series A
On September 29, 2026, US-based Atomic raised USD 12.5 million in a Series A co-led by Klass Capital and Madrona. The company provides AI decision and planning systems for consumer, manufacturing and supply-chain companies.
Blue Fire AI Raises USD 9M in Strategic Equity Round
On September 29, 2026, Blue Fire AI raised USD 9 million in a strategic equity round from Asset Management One. The company uses neuro-symbolic AI for investment research and active asset management.
Destro AI Raises USD 8M in Seed Round
On September 29, 2026, US-based Destro AI raised USD 8 million in a Seed round co-led by Base10 Partners and Bonfire Ventures. The company builds a universal intelligence layer for warehouse robots.
Disprz ARR surpasses $15.6M with new Autonomous Enablement OS launch
On 2026-09-29, according to PR Newswire, Indian enterprise learning platform Disprz surpassed USD 15.6 million in ARR after launching its Autonomous Enablement OS.
Dodge AI Raises USD 2.65M in Early-Stage Round
On September 29, 2026, US-based Dodge AI raised USD 2.65 million in an early-stage round from Accel and Google AI Futures Fund. The company provides an AI-agent automation platform for enterprise ERP operations and migration.
DRS ARR hit $1M from $300K in less than a month
On 2026-09-29, according to LinkedIn, U.S. B2B SaaS team DRS grew ARR from USD 300,000 to USD 1 million in less than a month.
Elio Mortgage Raises USD 5.1M in Pre-seed Round
On September 29, 2026, US-based Elio Mortgage raised USD 5.1 million in a Pre-seed round co-led by Motive Partners and Social Leverage. The company uses AI agents to drive mortgage origination, underwriting and financial operations.
EliseAI raises USD 350 million at a USD 4 billion valuation
On 2026/9/29, genztech reported that EliseAI, a US residential leasing AI company, raised USD 350 million at a USD 4 billion valuation. Investors included Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer, Ontario Teachers', Sapphire Ventures, and Navitas Capital.
Eve Security raises USD 7.5 million
On 2026/9/29, AIUnderstanding reported that Eve Security had raised USD 7.5 million. It serves cloud-native security scenarios.
Gaia raises USD 1.5 million pre-seed
On 2026/9/29, AIUnderstanding reported that Gaia had raised USD 1.5 million in pre-seed funding. It is an AI startup team.
Growing 10 times in half a year, ARR nears CNY 1 billion: a video commerce agent company’s token-driven growth
On 2026/9/29, Feifan Industry Research reported that Winder, founder of video commerce agent company Kuaizi.ai, said after the Apsara Conference that annualized revenue was nearing CNY 1 billion, approximately 10 times its level half a year earlier, and could reach CNY 2 billion by year-end. It serves enterprise video businesses by combining models, computing and distribution, with platform-wide token calls in month 9 approximately 200 times those in month 1.